by Julia Lawson
Well that was intense! The penultimate episode to the Frozen story arc began to draw in all the loose ends, reuniting Anna and Elsa, seeing Rumplestiltskin return to his manipulative ways, and learning that pirates are better than wizards as the spell of shattered sight curse clouds move towards the town. Oh and we got a sneak preview into Frozen 2… sort of.
Well that was intense! The penultimate episode to the Frozen story arc began to draw in all the loose ends, reuniting Anna and Elsa, seeing Rumplestiltskin return to his manipulative ways, and learning that pirates are better than wizards as the spell of shattered sight curse clouds move towards the town. Oh and we got a sneak preview into Frozen 2… sort of.
The Storybrooke townsfolk began to prepare for the curse’s arrival, reminding us of how many relationships have developed over the season thus far. Robin (Sean Maguire) and Regina (Lana Parrilla) struggled with their goodbyes as she sealed herself in the vault for her own safety, and that of her neighbours; Hook (Colin O’Donoghue) wrestled with the Dark One’s orders as he was forced to wield the Magician’s hat; Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) and Belle’s rocky relationship built on lies (unbeknownst to her…); Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Charming (Josh Dallas) had only just got their family back together again, only to have YET ANOTHER BLOOMING CURSE MESS IT UP! Sheesh, the Storybrooke folk are darn unlucky!
But the moment we had all been waiting for: the Arendelle awakening/defrosting, and the reunion of our two favourite Disney sisters. The Frozen film is filled with humour, one liners and sarcasm, and even without the famous snowman the ONCE version has not disappointed, albeit taking a very different route to any anticipated story planning for Frozen 2 (we’d assume). 30 years after they were cursed by the Snow Queen, a.k.a Aunt Ingrid (Elizabeth Mitchell), Anna (Elizabeth Lail) and Kristoff (Scott Michael Foster) found themselves defrosted, then locked in a chest and tossed overboard by stalker Hans (Tyler Jacob Moore) and Captain Blackbeard (Charles Mesure) on The Jolly Roger. We then learnt that Anna’s necklace was actually a WISHING STAR, which saved Anna and Kristoff from a watery grave and we viewers an utterly crushing ending. It was a great reunion, but very simple after the big build up which was, quite frankly, stressful. It warranted an emotional sobbing session.
But the moment we had all been waiting for: the Arendelle awakening/defrosting, and the reunion of our two favourite Disney sisters. The Frozen film is filled with humour, one liners and sarcasm, and even without the famous snowman the ONCE version has not disappointed, albeit taking a very different route to any anticipated story planning for Frozen 2 (we’d assume). 30 years after they were cursed by the Snow Queen, a.k.a Aunt Ingrid (Elizabeth Mitchell), Anna (Elizabeth Lail) and Kristoff (Scott Michael Foster) found themselves defrosted, then locked in a chest and tossed overboard by stalker Hans (Tyler Jacob Moore) and Captain Blackbeard (Charles Mesure) on The Jolly Roger. We then learnt that Anna’s necklace was actually a WISHING STAR, which saved Anna and Kristoff from a watery grave and we viewers an utterly crushing ending. It was a great reunion, but very simple after the big build up which was, quite frankly, stressful. It warranted an emotional sobbing session.
With all the curse drama building, a question suddenly came to light halfway through the episode. Practically half the main cast have suddenly decided that they are immune to the curse. At the start, Rumplestiltskin’s desire to leave town with Belle (Emilie de Ravin) and Henry (Jared Gilmore), seems to stem from his ‘worry’ of what he could be capable of when the curse hits – and let’s face it, it would be pretty terrifying if he had free reign for ripping out and crushing hearts – but then the next thing we know is that being the Dark One gives him free immunity. Similarly Anna is immune as she was already cursed. And Elsa (Georgina Haig) and Emma (Jennifer Morrison) have their yellow ribbons (of immunity). It’s almost as if they had their anti-curse flu jabs! Perhaps the fairies had something to do with it… oh wait…
The finale cannot come soon enough as we see our much-loved characters turn on one another as Anna, Elsa and Emma race to find a ‘cure’ for yet another curse and face off against the Snow Queen. It’s going to be epic.
The finale cannot come soon enough as we see our much-loved characters turn on one another as Anna, Elsa and Emma race to find a ‘cure’ for yet another curse and face off against the Snow Queen. It’s going to be epic.
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