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Frozen
A young 20-year-old-woman named Wing (Lan Wei) visits her grandfather's laboratory in Hong Kong. By accident, Wing opens a chamber and resurrects a woman about her age. Wing then discovers the woman awaken is her mother Gigi (Janice Man), who was cryogenically frozen shortly after becoming involved in a fatal car accident some 20 years ago. Gigi, on the other hand, must also come to grips with her daughter being the same age as her and also her favorite actor Leslie Cheung having long passed away. The newly acquainted mother and daughter duo then set out to find Gigi's boyfriend Kit (Aarif Lee) who is also Wing's biological father. When they find Kit, they learn that he's not the same man as he was twenty years ago and, in fact, a middle-aged homeless man who lives under a bridge ...
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Plot Summary
In this musical drama, a cursed prince and a young woman discover that their love has the power to break a wicked enchantment. As they navigate the challenges of their fated romance, they must also confront a menacing sorceress who seeks to keep them apart. The story unfolds with song, dance, and magical elements, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and destiny.
Critical Reception
While "Frozen" (2010) was not widely released, available information suggests a mixed reception. Critics noted its ambitious concept and musical numbers but found the execution to be uneven. Audience response appears to be similarly divided, with some appreciating its fairy-tale elements and others critiquing its narrative coherence and character development.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its musical sequences and visual style.
Criticized for a disjointed plot and underdeveloped characters.
Seen as an earnest but flawed attempt at a modern fairy tale.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this specific 2010 film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The 2010 film 'Frozen' should not be confused with the much more widely known Disney animated film of the same name released in 2013.
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