Disney’s Frozen was released to DVD and Blu-ray on Tuesday, March 18. In the first day alone, it sold 3.2 million copies, according to Disney.
In fact, before the release date, it had broken records on Amazon in preorders to become the bestselling kids movie of all time on DVD, according to The Wall Street Journal.
This comes as no surprise to the millions of fans who have been eagerly waiting for the DVD release.
The general consensus among fans is that this movie far surpasses previous Disney movies because it is not based on a princess finding her one true love. Instead, the true love that becomes the saving power is the love of two sisters.
Frozen is a movie that viewers of any age can enjoy. Collegiate women appreciate the change in pace from the usual Disney movie, because this movie expresses that the bond of sisters is forever and that a woman doesn’t need a man to be her hero. Princess Anna has the determination to succeed in anything she sets her mind to, and her love for her sister gives her the strength to overcome the seemingly impossible.
“I love the fact that this movie is a story about endless love between two sisters. To me, its good that it’s not centered around a love relationship, but instead it puts a lot of emphasis on another relationship that can mean just as much, such as the sisterly bond. It has a lot to teach our generation and generations after,” said Heather Vacovsky, a junior Chemistry major.
Parents love the movie because of the lessons it teaches young girls about taking care of themselves and being in charge of their own happiness. Unlike usual Disney movies, Frozen teaches young children to be independent and confident. Most of all, Frozen teaches that family, above all else, is the most important thing.
“My child is in love with it and the soundtrack. We liked that it’s not your typical ‘damsel in distress’ Disney movie, and that true love was between sisters and not a prince. I think it’s great to help show our girls that a prince doesn’t solve everything, and they don’t need a man to save them and be happily ever after,” said Whitney Simpson, a 2011 UTM graduate who majored in Secondary Education and is currently in the online UTM counseling graduate program.
Frozen is not just for females. It reaches even collegiate men with its unique ending.
“Most Disney movies are about true love – a prince and a princess. What about the people who never find true love? This movie shows the true love of a family bond,” said Jacob Maness, a junior Integrated Studies: K-6 major.
Even though Frozen is similar to many other Disney movies with the music and basic plot, it keeps first-time viewers on their toes with the plot twists.
“It was a typical Disney movie, but not so typical. The ending was a twist. It had me hooked,” said Tavarius Cleaves, a freshman Food and Nutrition major.
Disney’s Brave took the first step when Princess Merida chose to be independent rather than choosing a prince, but Frozen took it even further by proving that the love between sisters is one of the deepest bonds, and that it is possible to choose your sister over your prince when it comes down to life and death.
Frozen became an instant classic as soon as it hit theaters and has only gained popularity since then. It will forever be a milestone in the history of Disney and fans don’t plan to ‘Let It Go’ any time soon.
