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Frozen: A Review

The animated film “Frozen” is a hit with our younger grandchildren.   We have both the DVD of the movie and the CD of the sound track, so even the little guys—ages 3 and 5—know all the words to the songs.   I recently saw this comment on Facebook:  “Have I seen Frozen?  No.  It is just a children's movie.”  I disagree.  Just as fairy tales are not just for children but address universal themes of life, “Frozen” is an interesting story that provides the platform to consider topics like guilt, responsibility, selfless love, and life choices. The screenplay evolved as all good stories do, often taking on a life of its own as the characters and their motivations became clearer. In interviews about the movie, the creators--especially song writing team Kristen Anderson-Lopez   and   Robert Lopez -- explain how the direction of the film changed as new and significant themes emerged.  They started in one direction and ended up somewhe...