Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		5.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		1.5
Overall		4.0

Frozen 3D Blu-ray Movie Review

Disney did not release 'Frozen,' one of the most popular films of all time, in 3D in the United States, where the format is, by broad accounts, fledgeling, despite a dedicated group of collectors and enthusiasts. This region-free release carries over, essentially, the same 2D Blu-ray as was released in the US with the 3D disc added to the mix. Read below for more on what's included and how the 3D fares.

Frozen 3D Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Frozen's Blu-ray 3D release delivers a very enjoyable image, one that dominates with quality depth of field and surprises with a good number of enjoyable pop-out images. It's a presentation that is very complimentary to the image as a whole. It's effective in terms of building a scene but never intrusive just to be dynamic or eye catching, in effect never taking attention away from the movie, unless the situation warrants a little extra dazzle. The film's title is the first of many impressive 3D moments. As the title pushes from front to back, there's a very real sense of shape to the letters, particularly "O," as it's plain to make out its dimension and size. Throughout, good basic depth is commonplace. Large spaces are, unsurprisingly, the most enjoyable, whether sprawling exteriors or cavernous interiors in the palace, whether that in Arendelle or within the chilly ice castle of Elsa's own frigid construction. But smaller spaces and places are also well defined. The absolute sense of space between shelves and walls and characters in the trading post makes for not necessarily a memorable 3D moment, but certainly one in which the place earns the proper spatial presentation. Tree limbs and frozen branches offset from one another at the 45 minute mark, making for some very good separation effects. Small ridges and textures on cliff sides offer solid spatial separation; even as the distance is minimal, the 3D image allows the viewer to get a feel for its fine ridges and layers. A fireplace seen later in the film enjoys a very solid push-in effect. The curved staircase leading up to the ice castle is consistently one of the finest 3D effects in the film. Kristof and Sven standing in front of a gate around the 74 minute mark dazzles, as simple as the shot otherwise may be.

Though depth dominates there are plenty of nifty effects that stretch the screen's front end limits as well. Right at film's start a block of ice appears to shove out of the TV, and that it is essentially the same size, the effect is very pronounced. Various snowflakes appear to float out of the screen's confines, some cool ice building effects jut out and around during Let it Go, Olaf's nose protrudes from the screen a few times, and crossbows and ice magic during a battle in chapter 11 stick out. While comparatively infrequent, the image's various opportunities to offer screen-extending pop-out elements are enjoyable and perfectly complimentary to the Frozen experience. No crosstalk or "ghosting" issues were visible on the review Sony XBR65Z9D.

The image's general attributes are very impressive as well. Frozen's 3D presentation delivers very good, very bold colors, particularly a blue sky during loaf's summer fantasy, the comical snowman's orange nose, the many shades of cold and icy blue, and Anna's purple jacket. Textural qualities are excellent, too. The image appears razor-sharp for the duration, and there's a satisfying level of firm, effortless clarity to everything from palace interiors to natural wonders. Clothes and animal fur are well defined, and even fine details in ice or packed snow are easy to spot. This is a very good all-around 3D presentation from Disney.

Frozen 3D Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

Frozen contains the same DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 lossless soundtrack from the US Blu-ray. For a full audio review, please click here.

Frozen 3D Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

Frozen's 3D disc contains one extra: Original Theatrical Short: 'Get a Horse!' (1080p 3D, 6:01). All other extras can be found on the 2D disc and are identical to the US BD. For convenience below is a list of what's included.

• Original Theatrical Short: "Gert a Horse!"
• The Making of Frozen
• D'Frosted: Disney's Journey from Hans Christian Anderson to Frozen
• Deleted Scenes
• Music Videos
• Original Teaser Trailer

Frozen 3D Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Frozen is a modern classic that didn't receive the 3D treatment in the US, but the UK 3D release, which is region free, is stellar. The 3D presentation is wonderful and the rest of the disc is great, too, featuring the same 7.1 lossless soundtrack from the US release as well as all the extras from the 2D disc, one of which earns a nifty 3D presentation. Highly recommended.