{"id":18150,"date":"2020-11-22T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-22T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vgu.tv\/?p=18150"},"modified":"2020-11-22T12:41:56","modified_gmt":"2020-11-22T17:41:56","slug":"to-arendelle-and-back-again-revisiting-frozen-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vgu.tv\/?p=18150","title":{"rendered":"To Arendelle and Back Again &#8211; Revisiting Frozen 2"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back in 2013, my life was forever changed by the latest film from Walt Disney Animation Studios, <em>Frozen<\/em>. What began as a simple interest in the new Disney princess film quickly turned into a deep love for the songs, set pieces, and characters <em>Frozen <\/em>had to offer. After experiencing the movie three times in theaters \u2013 including both 2D, 3D, and the sing-along version \u2013 and nearly ten more viewings through <em>rather shady<\/em> means, I felt driven to write about my feelings for <em>Frozen<\/em>, and I did so for my personal blog back in the day. While not too long or professional, I poured my heart out, explaining just what the film meant to me, and how it grabbed hold of my emotions so tightly &#8211; something I would continue to feel for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In 2019, we were finally given a proper sequel to <em>Frozen<\/em>, following a spring-themed short and a Christmas special in previous years. It\u2019s no secret that by the time <em>Frozen 2<\/em> appeared, the world was not only full of <em>Frozen <\/em>marketing, but also quite tired of hearing me fangirl over the franchise. Thankfully, as I left the theater I felt like my six-year wait was worth every second, and it completely satisfied the fan in me. This week, I\u2019ve finally come down from that tear-induced high and let myself watch <em>Frozen 2<\/em> a second time, albeit now a bit more critically. So in honor of today, the anniversary of this long-awaited sequel, I\u2019ve come to officially share my thoughts on what I deem the best sequel film Disney has ever produced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bwzLiQZDw2I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><figcaption><em><strong>Credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right from the start, <em>Frozen 2<\/em> delivers fresh content that feels as familiar as it is brand new. Coming back to Arendelle feels like a warm hug, sucking you back into the lore and the lives of these vibrant characters as if we never left. Young Anna and Elsa are told by their royal parents of an enchanted forest inhabited by magic spirits and the Northuldra people. The forest prospered for years \u2013 even forming an alliance with the people of Arendelle for a time \u2013 until the magic was thrown out of balance, and the forest fell under a thick mist, locking everyone out. Years later, a fully-grown, believably elegant Queen Elsa is called by a mysterious voice to bring balance back to the magical forest. As I watched this film intently through a lens of \u201cwould a child understand this?\u201d rather than the fangirl glasses I had previously worn, it dawned on me how convoluted <em>Frozen 2<\/em>\u2019s plot can be at times. I liken this to <em>The Lego Movie<\/em>, a film that was seemingly colorful and kid-friendly on the outside, but its plot went <em>way <\/em>over the head of an average child (trust me, I asked around). <em>Frozen 2<\/em> straddles the line between easily comprehendible and unnecessarily difficult to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the film\u2019s plot is established and we\u2019re brought back to modern-day Arendelle, that warm fuzzy feeling returns as we\u2019re reintroduced to Frozen\u2019s colorful protagonists. As the comedic snowman, Olaf proclaims, \u201cyou all look a little bit older,\u201d and his words fall onto the viewers who\u2019ve grown with this franchise through the decade like a soft blanket. I recall hearing this line \u2013 spoken directly to the camera \u2013 for the first time and tearing up, feeling like this was made for me and people who are just as passionate about this world and its people. As for Olaf himself, well, he continues to be one of the best parts of the Frozen mythos, and in this sequel, his presence only feels more welcome as he brings out the best in his friends through the sharing of his newfound wisdom. I\u2019m constantly surprised by how much I don\u2019t hate Olaf. Even in the first film, his \u201ccomic relief\u201d shtick never feels forced, and in <em>Frozen 2<\/em> he acts as a sort of narrator at times, helping to progress the story with his actions and knowledge. Disney hit the mark with Olaf\u2019s construction, and Josh Gad\u2019s performance always captivates. We\u2019ve come a long way since the days of Disney sidekicks like Mushu and Iago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The film\u2019s most prominent figures, Anna and Elsa, are given a chance to really flourish in this sequel, and it makes for an extremely gratifying narrative. Having seen them spend so much time apart in the original film, we\u2019ve barely even gotten to watch the sisters be just that. The family dynamic of Anna and Elsa is accurate and beautiful, making the emotional impact of Frozen 2\u2019s plot that much more tense. Elsa knows she doesn\u2019t belong in Arendelle, living with her powers suppressed, but Anna feels she has to keep her from getting hurt all the time. I must say the anxiety portrayed by Anna in this film makes her so much more relatable, and it showed a side of her we never really got in the original Frozen. Sure, she was always kind of a scatterbrained klutz, but now with actually visible anxiety what with her second-guessing and fearfulness in the face of real terror, it\u2019s as if Disney took a princess template and molded her character flaw into something much more complex. Watching Anna grow over the course of <em>Frozen 2<\/em> is arguably the best part of the film. It\u2019s just such a shame she had to get the worst song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"18162\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vgu.tv\/?attachment_id=18162\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1920,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"F1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>Credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Going into <em>Frozen 2<\/em>, I had only known of one song on its soundtrack: &#8220;Into the Unknown.&#8221; Having only heard portions of it thanks to a singing doll I saw in a store, I went in almost completely blind. I must say, <em>Frozen 2 <\/em>doesn\u2019t really hold a candle to the original when it comes to musical numbers <em>or <\/em>its score. While written and orchestrated by the same people, this movie just doesn\u2019t get it right when assessing the soundtrack as a whole. Allow me to explain. 2013\u2019s <em>Frozen <\/em>kept viewers glued to the screen with songs that were instantly catchy and flowed through the narrative. On top of this, the score was teeming with leitmotifs, keeping the overall musical plot on the move for nearly two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Frozen 2<\/em>, on the other hand, feels like the songwriters \u2013 Bobby Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez \u2013 wanted to give each character their own musical number that reflected their emotions and character strengths\u2026 which came at the cost of musical flow. Songs like &#8220;Lost in the Woods&#8221; and the aforementioned &#8220;The Next Right Thing&#8221; (Anna\u2019s song) feel really out of place in this film, though their respective Broadway undertones would fit in just right onstage. Take these two songs away \u2013 as well as Olaf\u2019s inferior &#8220;When I Am Older&#8221; \u2013 and you\u2019re left with barely anything on the album. Even further disappointing, &#8220;Into the Unknown&#8221; was the showstopper from <em>Frozen 2<\/em> plastered on all the marketing \u2013 but &#8220;Show Yourself&#8221; is the <em>worthy <\/em>&#8220;Let It Go&#8221; successor. <em>Frozen 2<\/em> just feels like a misstep musically, which is a shame considering the music for both previous <em>Frozen <\/em>shorts has been so great. Luckily, the score did catch my ear sometimes, especially during Elsa\u2019s fight with the wind, in which a leitmotif of the original\u2019s iconic score appeared. Maybe I just think too critically when it comes to music, but in a franchise like <em>Frozen<\/em>, I feel the music should be handled as delicately as the story itself. Sadly, they dropped the ball here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although it may seem at times too complex for its own good, the lore that <em>Frozen 2<\/em> expands upon opens the franchise to endless possibilities. The sheer amount of new characters in <em>Frozen 2<\/em> enriches the whole experience and proves that this world is just <em>begging <\/em>to be fleshed out even further. The Northuldra people add an indigenous group to <em>Frozen<\/em>\u2019s cast, and on top of this, <em>Frozen 2<\/em>\u2019s diversity is a testament to Disney\u2019s dedication to representation. The Northuldra made it feel like I was back in the world of <em>Moana<\/em>, where another native group of people live off the land and must respect the world around them. The spirits also bring a breath of fresh air to this world, with Bruni the fire spirit being a personal favorite. He acts as a sort of animal companion to Elsa \u2013 which, of course, is a necessity for every Disney princess \u2013 and he certainly thrives in the cuteness department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"18163\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vgu.tv\/?attachment_id=18163\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"F2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/F2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>Credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, I\u2019m torn by <em>Frozen 2<\/em>\u2019s method of storytelling. On one hand, I\u2019m happy with a lot of the decisions it makes. I\u2019m glad the focus was kept still on Anna <em>and <\/em>Elsa, making it known that Frozen is a story about both sisters as a unit, even when they are separated. I\u2019m also happy Disney didn\u2019t cave to the masses and give Elsa an unnecessary girlfriend; at least not outright. Some say Honeymaren fills that void nicely, but I\u2019m just glad it wasn\u2019t forced into the plot without context. Perhaps the best part of <em>Frozen 2<\/em>\u2019s story is its ability to utilize callbacks to the previous film without seeming overbearing. <em>Frozen Fever<\/em>, for example, felt a bit too packed with references, which made for the most disappointing <em>Frozen <\/em>property. However, <em>Frozen 2<\/em> does this in a subtle way &#8211; for example, Elsa asking <em>Anna<\/em> if she wants to build a snowman &#8211; and feels more like a nod to fans than an attempt at a cash grab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now we get to the other hand, one that\u2019s sadly full of the shortcomings and missteps <em>Frozen 2<\/em> has on offer. In no way is the film <em>bad<\/em>, but it certainly doesn\u2019t measure up to the whimsical adventure that is 2013\u2019s <em>Frozen<\/em>. What began as a franchise full of vibrant colors and a story of redemption has now become a fairly mismatched jumble of narrative events, albeit exciting ones. <em>Frozen 2<\/em> has its fair share of enjoyable action, but the lulls between these moments really bring the experience down. The film\u2019s entire second half is full of so many emotional drops that it makes the plot harder to follow. Hell, I\u2019ll come out and say it: that scene with Anna in the cave is <em>dark<\/em>. I won\u2019t spoil the events but\u2026 yikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maybe that\u2019s what Disney was going for, and maybe they felt it was a good way to teach younger fans how to deal with deeper concepts, but I feel like it was out of left field and it <em>still <\/em>doesn\u2019t sit right with me. The way I\u2019ve described <em>Frozen 2<\/em>\u2019s pacing to people is as follows: Disney got the story right, but not the portrayal. There is a difference between storyboarding and storytelling. Writing great events out of sequence is fine, but it will all be for naught if that final sequence doesn\u2019t click. With <em>Frozen 2<\/em>, the sequence seemed to be off. This doesn\u2019t make for a bad movie by any means, but in a world where <em>Frozen <\/em>exists \u2013 a film that got the sequence down <em>perfectly <\/em>\u2013 this slip-up is very noticeable. You\u2019re left with a story that speeds up and slows down all over the place, only giving brief glimpses of perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-attachment-id=\"18167\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vgu.tv\/?attachment_id=18167\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?fit=1800%2C1012&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1012\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"frozen-ii-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/frozen-ii-1.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption><em><strong>Credit: Walt Disney Animation Studios<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Frozen 2<\/em> feels like a rather disjointed passion project for true fans. Disney knows their audience, and with a film that could have easily been a ploy for more money from unsuspecting families, they clearly went the route of \u201cwe need to show the fans our appreciation.\u201d For this, I respect them. Frozen 2 may not get everything right. It may deliver a story that feels out of sync at times. It may have given Kristoff a tedious plotline, making our Prince Charming look like a bumbling buffoon. But at the same time, it knows when to have fun. Kristoff\u2019s song, on the other hand, is a goofy bout of nonsense that feels as welcome as it is out of place. On top of all this, the film is graphically stunning, with animation that rivals anything I have ever laid eyes on. I rewatched the film in 4K, and I swear there are some sweeping shots that look like a National Geographic documentary. From the lighting to the particle effects, the film is a masterpiece in terms of modern-day animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These disjointed flaws and compliments follow a similar structure to the film at hand. At its core, <em>Frozen 2<\/em> is a deep dive into family and trust, existentialism, and learning to let go. When you can see through its misguided design choices and its rather bland color palette, you\u2019re left with a unique, gripping story that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever loved another person. While <em>Frozen 2 <\/em>may not be the greatest Disney film of all time, nor is it better than the predecessor that changed my life seven years ago, it still left me feeling deeper emotion than I could have thought possible. Those final moments make me proud to be a <em>Frozen <\/em>fan. The film\u2019s last few minutes are penned like a love letter to a dear childhood friend. Everything falls into place as it should, and I couldn\u2019t ask for anything more. Not a single thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final Score:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"151\" height=\"151\" data-attachment-id=\"18172\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/vgu.tv\/?attachment_id=18172\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/b-1.png?fit=151%2C151&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"151,151\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"b-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/b-1.png?fit=151%2C151&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/b-1.png?resize=151%2C151&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/b-1.png?w=151&amp;ssl=1 151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/vgu.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/b-1.png?resize=125%2C125&amp;ssl=1 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you liked this revisited review, check out my thoughts on <a href=\"https:\/\/vgu.tv\/2019\/01\/21\/back-to-the-big-top-revisiting-the-greatest-showman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Greatest Showman<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve come to share my thoughts on what I deem the best sequel film Disney has ever produced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":104224742,"featured_media":18174,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"A year after its initial release, Graydon has revisited the long-awaited sequel to Disney's Frozen. Did Frozen 2 live up to the hype? 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