Frozen2013

Directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee · 2013 · Movie · 1h 42m

AnimationFamilyAdventure

When her sister's icy powers trap the kingdom in winter, Anna sets out to bring her back.

3.6dumb per hour
Eye Roll

Lower is better.

3 scenes flagged

0
Guilty
1
Contested
2
Explained

2,450 ratings

3
Scenes flagged
2,450
Ratings
1,060
Dumb votes
1,390
Explained votes
1
Not scored
Tessa
First to flag

Is Frozen dumb?

Frozen scores 3.6 dumb scenes per hour, which puts it in the Eye Roll band. Lower is better. 1 of its 3 flagged scenes count toward that score, based on 2,450 ratings.

0 scenes are Guilty (most viewers say dumb), 1 Contested and 2 Explained. Explained scenes do not count.

Where does Frozen go wrong?

The most common problems are “Out of character” (2 scenes), “Idiot ball” (1 scene) and “Inconsistent competence” (1 scene).

Is it worth watching if I hate “Out of character”?

2 of 3 flagged scenes are tagged “Out of character”. That is over half of them, so expect it throughout. The highest rated one is Why did the king and queen keep Elsa isolated instead of helping her learn control?.

Is it worth watching if I hate “Idiot ball”?

1 of 3 flagged scenes are tagged “Idiot ball”. It shows up regularly.

Scenes in Frozen

Why isn't Elsa cold in a snowstorm?

0:55:00

ExplainedNot scored
3.1/ 10(450 ratings)

Reviews

On the scene

Why did Anna agree to marry someone she had known for a day?
tessa_in_the_aisle6/10Oct 24, 2026

Says dumb

The film acknowledges that the engagement is rushed, but it still asks us to believe Anna would agree. Her loneliness helps, but not enough.

On the scene

Why isn't Elsa cold in a snowstorm?
eagles_were_busy3/10AI rewriteOct 22, 2026

Says explained

She makes snow. She is not going to be cold.

On the scene

Why did the king and queen keep Elsa isolated instead of helping her learn control?
canon_keeperFounding Critic #3Supporter6/10Oct 14, 2026

Says dumb

Isolating a child makes her fear worse, and the film shows it. The parents could have chosen a different path and the story does not explain why they did not.

On the scene

Why did Anna agree to marry someone she had known for a day?
harbor_lightsFounding Critic #58Supporter5/10AI rewriteAug 25, 2026

Says explained

The film uses this to set up a lesson about love. Anna's choice is a mistake the story wants to correct.

On the scene

Why did the king and queen keep Elsa isolated instead of helping her learn control?
plothole_peteFounding Critic #7Supporter6/10Aug 30, 2026

Says explained

The king acts on the troll's warning and his fear of what might happen to Anna. It is a poor decision but a human one.

On the scene

Why did Anna agree to marry someone she had known for a day?
eagles_were_busy2/10AI rewriteOct 19, 2026

Says explained

It is a cartoon and the song says it all.