Frozen (2013 film)
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| Name | Frozen |
| Director | Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee |
| Producer | Peter Del Vecho |
| Writer | Jennifer Lee |
| Starring | Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad |
| Music | Christophe Beck |
| Cinematography | Scott Watanabe |
| Editing | Jeff Draheim |
| Studio | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| Distributor | Walt Disney Pictures |
| Released | November 27, 2013 |
| Runtime | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $150 million |
| Gross | $1.27 billion |
Frozen (2013 film) is a computer-animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is based on the fairy tale The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, and features the voices of Kristen Bell as Princess Anna of Arendelle, Idina Menzel as Queen Elsa of Arendelle, Jonathan Groff as Kristoff, and Josh Gad as Olaf. The film was directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, and produced by Peter Del Vecho, with music by Christophe Beck and songs by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez.
Plot
The film tells the story of two sisters, Princess Anna of Arendelle and Queen Elsa of Arendelle, who are the daughters of the King of Arendelle and Queen of Arendelle. After the death of their parents, King Agnarr and Queen Iduna, Elsa's powers are revealed, and she inadvertently plunges the kingdom of Arendelle into eternal winter. Anna teams up with Kristoff, an ice harvester, and his reindeer Sven, to find Elsa and convince her to return and reverse the curse. Along the way, they meet Olaf, a snowman brought to life by Elsa's magic, and Hans, a prince from the Southern Isles. The film features references to Norwegian culture, Norse mythology, and Scandinavian folklore, and was inspired by the works of Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm, and Charles Perrault.
Production
The production of the film began in 2008, with Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee serving as the directors, and Peter Del Vecho as the producer. The film was originally titled Anna and the Snow Queen, but was later changed to Frozen. The voice cast includes Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad, who all recorded their lines separately. The film's animation was created using computer-generated imagery (CGI), with the help of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Animation Canada. The film's budget was estimated to be around $150 million, and it was released in United States theaters on November 27, 2013, by Walt Disney Pictures.
Music
The film's soundtrack features original songs by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, including Let It Go, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, and For the First Time in Forever. The soundtrack was released on November 25, 2013, by Walt Disney Records, and features performances by Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad. The film's score was composed by Christophe Beck, who also worked on the scores for The Hangover and The Muppets. The soundtrack was a commercial success, reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song for Let It Go.
Release
The film was released in United States theaters on November 27, 2013, by Walt Disney Pictures, and was accompanied by a short film titled Get a Horse!. The film was also released in 3D and IMAX formats, and was later released on DVD and Blu-ray on March 18, 2014. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $1.27 billion at the box office, and becoming the highest-grossing film of 2013. The film was also released in several countries, including Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Japan, and was translated into several languages, including French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
Reception
The film received widespread critical acclaim, with praise for its animation, music, and voice acting. The film holds a 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 242 reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10. The film also received several awards and nominations, including two Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song for Let It Go. The film was also nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song for Let It Go. The film's success led to the creation of several merchandise, including toys, clothing, and video games, and inspired several theme park attractions, including Frozen Ever After at Epcot.
Characters
The film features a range of characters, including Princess Anna of Arendelle, Queen Elsa of Arendelle, Kristoff, Olaf, and Hans. The characters were designed by Bill Schwab, and were inspired by the works of Hans Christian Andersen and Brothers Grimm. The characters have become popular among fans, and have been featured in several merchandise, including toys, clothing, and video games. The characters have also been referenced in several other Disney films and TV shows, including Once Upon a Time and Sofia the First. The film's characters have also been compared to those from other Disney films, including The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.
Category:2013 films