Throughout life, you experience a lot of change. You meet new people, do new things, and face challenges that at the time, you may think you’ll never get past. Even high school students change and grow immensely in just four years.

In the new “Frozen 2” movie, the five main characters; Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff and Sven, fearfully encounter many new obstacles. At first, they are apprehensive and scared for the future, but they progressively get more confident and sure of themselves, and embrace the change to come.

The sequel starts out soon after the previous movie left off, with the characters enjoying their time in Arendelle and Elsa’s newfound ability to control her powers.

Olaf, Sven and Kristoff now live in the palace with Elsa and Anna, and the beginning of the film conveys that their bond has only grown since we last saw them.

The movie starts out very lighthearted, with only joy and friendship in their little kingdom. Although, the further you get in, you can tell anticipation is building.

Elsa begins to hear a song in the distance calling to her, and she can’t hide her fear and curiosity at the noise from her sister. Anna insists that Elsa tell her what is on her mind, and this scene proves to the audience how close the sisters have gotten.

Meanwhile, both Olaf and Kristoff struggle with their own internal conflict.

Kristoff accepts his feelings for Anna but has difficulty expressing them to her, since Anna is so busy helping Elsa. The movie follows him and his desire to talk to Anna alone.

As Olaf spends more time in the world, he is beginning to notice new things and mature more. He decides that with age, comes maturity and wisdom from his experiences. He also realizes he enjoys his friends and where they are, and does not want things to be different.

Observing Elsa deal with her problem also causes Olaf to hold on tighter to her and all of his friends, and refuse to accept change. This becomes a theme carried on throughout the length of the movie, with Olaf expressing his concerns often.

I think that the writers did a good job at speaking to audiences of all ages. Older spectators can enjoy this movie, due to the consistent idea of embracing what life has to offer.

While young children will most likely not understand Olaf’s fears of losing the contentment he has reached to the inevitability and unpredictability of life, they will enjoy the new creatures and songs.

In the film, a new creature is introduced, a salamander named Bruni. He is a little fire creature, and I think that everyone will agree he is very cute. Baby reindeer are also included, and they bring another level of adoration.

The movie features seven new original songs.

With Josh Gad singing as Olaf, the song “When I am Older” furthers the theme of age bringing wisdom. This catchy, amusing song brings back Olaf’s childish perspective to the table, and has the audience laughing.

Kristoff and Sven, both voiced by Jonathon Groff, bring back another rendition of “Reindeer(s) Are Better Than People.” This song is my personal favorite, because it just brings your right back to the first movie where it all started.

Another song of the seven is “Into The Unknown” sung by Idina Menzel as Elsa.

This song is pretty obvious as to what it is about based on the title.

Elsa sings this song as she is adventuring into new territory by herself. The song conveys that keeping your head held high in unpredictable situations is important.

There is something in the movie for everyone, no matter what age you are.

I enjoyed the movie, because while it was nostalgic and lighthearted, it was also realistic and genuine. It had more mature themes that I could identify with, and discussed a real fear of change that I have.

I am scared of change and losing all of the good things that I am used to, even when I know I will grow accustomed to the things to come.

I think “Frozen 2” effectively touches on this idea, and it even made me feel a little better. It enforces the truth that life is precious and short, and you need to be confident in all that you experience, because change can be good.

This movie made me a little happier to step “into the unknown,” and I’m ready for whatever life has for me.