Do you want to build a snowman?

Why do I like Frozen so much? For the record, Frozen is a 2013 classic Walt Disney movie, released in both 2D and 3D, with two Academy awards and one Golden Globe. To me, it's much more.

Liking an animated movie isn't new to me. I love them all. But Frozen is different.

The starting few scenes portraying the two kid sisters are a pure delight. They depict the innocence of the sisters, their carefree world, and their adorable quality. Magic was just a playmate, an added entertainer. But then, a slip on the ice turns their lives completely around. Two sisters, two princesses, two daughters, two playmates - Elsa and Anna. One is abruptly shut out from the rest of the world as well as her best friend, her sister, but without the added burden of painful memories. Desperate longing and a feeling of unjust loneliness are what she grows up with. Never knowing why, never getting her answers, giving up her hopes of she and her sister ever returning back to how they were before, she is a restless soul, brimming with possibilities, longing to get out of her palace prison. The other sister, the elder one, on the other hand is not so blessed. She knows why she needs to be shut out and why she needs to shut out the world. She knows that she can never touch or hug a living soul without the fear of hurting it. She knows that this ought to be concealed from everyone, even if it means she never gets to be with her best friend, her sister, ever. Even if it means that she gets labelled as cold-hearted and distant. She knows that she has to conceal, to put on a show, no matter what. She knows she needs to build a prison around herself. She knows.

The film takes us through the lives of these sisters when the cat is let out of the bag. Elsa's character, especially, is heart wrenching. Her anguish on hearing her sister's accusations, her inner agitation, the weakening control over her facade, her break from the kingdom, her pent up relief at being alone, her transition from a repressed, scared girl to an excited, confident woman wanting to explore herself and her talents; could even a highly seasoned and talented actor have portrayed all that the animated character's face and expressions spoke? I don't think the soundtrack is genius. I even got impatient during a couple of songs. But 'Let it go' gives me goosebumps. Everytime. That song is worth twice the Oscar it earned. The lyrics are brilliant. And the catchy 'Do you wanna build a snowman?'? I keep humming it. Eternally.

Of course, the film is a landmark for Disney movies. This is the first time that a classic Disney has actively shown a princess making a wrong choice for her true love. This is the first time that a classic Disney has the antagonist portrayed by a presentable looking young prince. This is the first time a classic Disney has shown a princess as less than perfect when she wakes up. This is the first time a classic Disney has interpreted true love as the filial love between siblings.

 And this is the first time a classic Disney has made me empathize with both the sisters, for I can see them in me. Both of them.

'Cause for the first time in forever
There'll be music, there'll be light!
For the first time in forever
I'll be dancing through the night...
Don't know if I'm elated or gassy
But I'm somewhere in that zone!
Cause for the first time in forever
I won't be alone

Tonight, imagine me gown and all
Fetchingly draped against the wall
The picture of sophisticated grace...
For the first time in forever
There'll be magic, there'll be fun!
For the first time in forever
I could be noticed by someone...

The snow glows white on the mountain tonight
Not a footprint to be seen
A kingdom of isolation
And it looks like I'm the Queen
The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside
Couldn't keep it in, heaven knows I tried

Let it go, let it go
Can't hold it back anymore
Let it go, let it go
Turn away and slam the door
I don't care what they're going to say
Let the storm rage on
The cold never bothered me anyway

Let it go, let it go
I am one with the wind and sky
Let it go, let it go
You'll never see me cry

Let it go, let it go