The Snow Queen

PGUnited States rating20121h 16mAnimation, Fantasy, Family
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A young girl embarks on a long journey through icy lands to rescue her brother after he is taken by a powerful snow queen. Along the way, she teams up with a shape-shifting troll and a small pet to navigate magical obstacles and find her way to the frozen palace.

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What's in it

Scary
Some
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a traditional fantasy adventure structure with steady pacing and moments of quiet exploration. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA carnivorous plant named Ivy tries to capture the main characters in a garden.
  • Approx.SomeThe trio must cross a cursed lake where the souls of trolls are trapped.
  • Approx.ScaryThe Snow Queen summons ice trolls and giants to block Gerda's path.

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  1. 1Why did Gerda decide to go on such a long journey to find her brother?
  2. 2How did the friendship between Gerda and Orm grow during their travels?
  3. 3What did you think about the way the Snow Queen's story changed at the end?

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