Frozen and Tangled, A New Disney














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So, ever since I saw Disney's Frozen, I have been comparing it to Disney's movie, Tangled, and I highly doubt I'm the only one making this comparison. So, which one is better, many people may ask. Personally, I like both; they each have their own uniqueness about them. The first time I saw both Frozen and Tangled was in movie theaters, and I was blown away both times. It's kind of hard to compare the two, as they are two such great, inspiring and valuable stories, much of what Disney is notorious for. They both share many similarities including similar animation, kingdoms/castles, journeys with strangers, horses that can understand you but can't really talk...but the moral of these stories are completely different. From what I perceived, Tangled was all about following your dreams and being a light that destroys all the darkness in the world. Frozen's message was how an act of true love can "thaw a frozen heart", or the way I see it, soften a hardened heart. I have to be honest, out of the two movies, Frozen brought in the waterworks. I like how Disney is getting more into relationships with the family. For example, Brave, which was about a relationship between a young woman and her mother and now Frozen, a sister relationship. I am very close to my sister and couldn't imagine her not being apart of my life. And as much as I enjoyed the songs in Tangled,  I was ADDICTED to the Frozen soundtrack. My roomates and I must have listened to it a total of 25 times after it came out. I love Idina Menzel, who played Elphaba in the original Wicked on Broadway. My favorite song is "Let it Go," by her (or Elsa), and that catchy duet with Kristen Bell (who, I was astonished to find out, could sing) "Love is an Open Door". And the lyrics to "Fixer upper" such as when they sang the lines: "People make bad choices when they're mad or scared or stressed, but throw a little love their way and you'll bring out their best. True love brings out the best." Disney is actually recognizing that true love isn't meeting someone and getting married the same day and living happily ever after; it's getting to know that person for all their mistakes and loving them no matter what. Part of me is seeing the change taking place in the world from watching these movies. Disney is celebrating more independence in woman, and that's not a bad thing either. In The Princess and the Frog, Tiana is an independent woman who believes that through hard work, she can accomplish anything. Merida in Brave is a pro at archery and learns how to hunt and do things for herself. Rapunzel, likewise, is strong and self-reliant as she uses her hair to complete tasks, fight off Ruffians and thugs, and do the impossible. It's all about self-reliance. In case something happens, we need to be prepared and we can't always count on a husband to treat us like princesses. BUT, that doesn't mean for women to act like men. As much as independence is important and unique, it's still okay to rely on others or to be completely vulnerable. Men and women are different; equals but different. We woman must embrace that womanhood and understand that our duty here is to be a mother and raise children so those children become great people who change lives so that we at least have some good in the world. I know there is good out there; I know because Disney is a witness that it is and that is why I'll forever love Disney. No matter what Disney movie you watch, there is hope in every one for a chance to overcome adversity and a brighter future. That is what people like you and me hope for every day. Signing off, Peace :)
-Ali <3 br="" nbsp="">

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