Important details you may have missed from 'Frozen 2'

Frozen 2 was released over the weekend and although it’s been a few days, I am absolutely not ready to stop talking about it. As any Disney fan knows, nothing is ever as simple as it seems and animators and creatives go above and beyond to make sure every little detail is perfectly in place. Scattered throughout Frozen 2 are some little details that although subtle, add a whole other layer to the film.

1. Horsin’ around with foreshadowing

When Elsa and Anna’s parents tell them the story of Ahtohallan, Elsa’s toy horse is sitting on the bedside table. This hints towards Nokk, the water-spirit horse which saves Elsa from drowning, takes her to Ahtohallan and becomes her sidekick.

2. Where the sisters belong

Elsa’s clothes never feature the Arendelle symbol. Pretty early on we realise that Elsa doesn’t belong in Arendelle and she is destined to rule a place of her own. Anna’s clothes feature the symbol – hinting that she was the one meant to be Queen.

3. Clothing as symbolism

Anna wears a cloak similar to the one Elsa discarded during “Let It Go,” when she is focused on Elsa’s journey. While her attention is on Elsa she continues to wear the cloak until they are separated, revealing an outfit that seems to match Kristoff’s. This shows how Anna switches between her loyalty towards her sister and Kristoff.

4. The many voices of Jonathan Groff

Jonathan Groff voice Kristoff as well as 18 reindeer in “Lost In The Woods.” The hilarious ’80s ballad pays homage to a number of musical icons including Queen.

5. Timeline mishap

The cast of Frozen 2 confirmed during an interview that the film is set in 1839, during a flashback, however, Elsa sees her young parents talking, with her mother asking her father what book he is reading. Her father says “some new Danish author.” Although there are claims that he was referring to Hans Christian Anderson’s first title “Little Mermaid,” it was not published until 1837 – two years before Frozen 2. Hans Christian Anderson also wrote “The Snow Queen,” which Frozen is based on. A possible oversight!

6. The importance of hair

Hair plays a big role in Frozen and Frozen 2. Elsa throwing her hair out of a tight bun in “Let It Go,” symbolising her freedom as well as Anna’s hair turning white when she’s struck with a frozen heart by Elsa. During Frozen 2, Anna is coronated as Queen of Arendelle – her hairstyle mimics that of Elsa’s when she was coronated and we soon discover that it was the same hairstyle her mother wore too.

Bonus point: The “Do You Want To Build A Snowman” reference – my heart!