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Special Features
- Audio commentary with writer/director Adam Green and actors Shawn Ashmore, Kevin Zegers and Emma Bell
- Catching Frostbite: The Origins of Frozen featurette
- Three Below Zero featurette Shooting Through It featurette
- Beating the Mountain: Surviving Frozen featurette
- Chair 92 Easter Egg
- Deleted scenes
- Theatrical trailer
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Snow-sport enthusiasts, take note: Adam Green's unsettling thriller Frozen suggests that abiding by the rules and regulations of your local ski resort might not only be polite, but essential to your health. Green's hapless heroes--nice guy Dan (Kevin Zegers, Transamerica), his best pal Lynch (Shawn Ashmore, the X-Men franchise), and Dan's new girlfriend Parker (newcomer Emma Bell)--decided to cut a few corners in pursuit of more time on the slopes. Miscommunication with the staff results in the trio getting stuck on a lift some 60 feet in the air just moments before the resort closes for a three-day weekend. The hope for rescue soon dwindles, and the trio faces the decision to either endure the elements or somehow make their way to the ground without injury. All of the gruesome possibilities inherent to the situation--from frostbite and broken limbs to a pack of voracious wolves--are explored in unpleasant detail, but what sets Frozen apart from a simple splatterfest is the quality of the performances, especially Bell, who rises above her character's initial superficiality to present a wholly sympathetic character. Fans of Green's first film, the abysmal slasher tribute Hatchet, might find the pacing glacial (ahem), but those who admired his sophomore effort, the psychological thriller Spiral, will appreciate his attention to pacing and suspense, which puts Frozen on par with the very similar Open Water. The DVD includes commentary by Green and his stars, along with deleted scenes and a wealth of behind-the-scenes featurettes focusing on conception of the project, as well as the crew's struggles with the genuinely contentious weather at the Utah filming location. --Paul Gaita
Product Description
A typical day on the slopes turns into a chilling nightmare for three snowboarders when they get stranded on the chairlift before their last run. As the ski patrol switches off the night lights, they realize with growing panic that they’ve been left behind, dangling high off the ground with no way down.
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92 of 110 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
We've seen so many thrillers in which the threat comes from something unnatural, be it a ghost, a zombie, or a masked serial killer that cannot himself be killed. This is partly why "Frozen" is such a refreshing experience - nature itself is the threat. Human beings are capable of withstanding a great deal, but there's always a breaking point, and this movie does a pretty good job of searching for it. It begs the question: What would you do if you found yourself in a similar situation? Is there anything that could be done? Or is it merely a matter of waiting to die? For something that very easily could have been a mindless shock fest, "Frozen" is instead an effective story where suspense builds from a fairly plausible situation.
As far as the plot is concerned, there isn't all that much to describe. In fact, it can all be summed up in one sentence: At a mountain resort, three college kids struggle to survive when they're left stranded on a ski lift. Everything depends on how the plot advances, and this includes character development, which is surprisingly strong. Dan (Kevin Zegers) and Lynch (Shawn Ashmore) have been friends since the first grade. Because of Dan's new girlfriend, Parker (Emma Bell), Lynch now feels that their friendship is in jeopardy; their skiing trips have traditionally been a Guys Only thing, and yet here she is, tagging along. For the first twenty minutes or so, Lynch repeatedly tells Parker, as nicely as possible, that she's in the way.
Hoping to get in one last hill before the ski lift closes for the night, the three smooth-talk their way onto the ski lift. Unfortunately, there are two lift operators, and the second one doesn't realize that the three skiers who have just descended are not the same three currently ascending the mountain. The lift is subsequently switched off. Dangling above a snowy slope on a bleak winter night, Dan, Lynch, and Parker remember, with horrific clarity, that the resort will remain closed for an entire week.
You can probably imagine what they now must face. Obviously, the cold, which quickly leads to frostbite in spite of their warm clothing. There's also the heat of the midday sun, which will probably lead to sunburn. And that howling off in the distance? I can assure you that it isn't coming from rescue dogs. So what can Dan, Lynch, and Parker do? Shout for help? Try to pull themselves across the sharp wire carrying the suspended chairs? Jump off and hope they don't break their legs? Throw their ski equipment to get someone's attention? Lose control altogether? Take your pick. No matter what they decide to do, it sure as hell won't be easy.
Had the characters not been properly developed, there would be no conceivable way to successfully make this last for just over ninety minutes. Writer/director Adam Green, who had previously directed the slasher homage "Hatchet," goes in the right direction by giving each of the three leads some well worded dialogue, most of which focuses on memories and primal emotional outbursts. There are some good moments between Parker and Lynch, who eventually understand that hating one another will get them nowhere. One of the best scenes shows Parker tearfully panicking over the fate of her new puppy, who was left alone in her apartment. Stupid, you say? What would you think about if you were in her place? Exactly.
If there is a weakness to "Frozen," it's that some of the suspense is wasted on scenes of overbearing makeup effects, which I can't describe for fear of spoiling the plot. What I will say is that movies like this work so much better when it relies on psychological horror; the idea of falling off, of freezing, of being attacked, of losing your balance, etc. is always more effective than seeing it. Of course, there would be no resolution if nothing physical happened, so maybe it's a moot point. Regardless, I felt the human scenes were stronger than the action scenes, where the characters were reduced to little more than infernal screamers.
The long and short of it is that "Frozen" is better than I thought it was going to be. In an age when horror movies are about little more than young people dying elaborate deaths, I realized that I actually cared about these skiers and what was happening to them. While it occasionally falls victim to conventional thriller tactics, it still tries for something more, getting under your skin not through visuals so much as through the overall situation. The idea of being left alone in a hostile environment with no resources is genuinely frightening. The idea of zombies eating your brains? Fun, maybe, but certainly not frightening. There's no chance of that happening in real life, despite Max Brooks' evidence to the contrary.
As far as the plot is concerned, there isn't all that much to describe. In fact, it can all be summed up in one sentence: At a mountain resort, three college kids struggle to survive when they're left stranded on a ski lift. Everything depends on how the plot advances, and this includes character development, which is surprisingly strong. Dan (Kevin Zegers) and Lynch (Shawn Ashmore) have been friends since the first grade. Because of Dan's new girlfriend, Parker (Emma Bell), Lynch now feels that their friendship is in jeopardy; their skiing trips have traditionally been a Guys Only thing, and yet here she is, tagging along. For the first twenty minutes or so, Lynch repeatedly tells Parker, as nicely as possible, that she's in the way.
Hoping to get in one last hill before the ski lift closes for the night, the three smooth-talk their way onto the ski lift. Unfortunately, there are two lift operators, and the second one doesn't realize that the three skiers who have just descended are not the same three currently ascending the mountain. The lift is subsequently switched off. Dangling above a snowy slope on a bleak winter night, Dan, Lynch, and Parker remember, with horrific clarity, that the resort will remain closed for an entire week.
You can probably imagine what they now must face. Obviously, the cold, which quickly leads to frostbite in spite of their warm clothing. There's also the heat of the midday sun, which will probably lead to sunburn. And that howling off in the distance? I can assure you that it isn't coming from rescue dogs. So what can Dan, Lynch, and Parker do? Shout for help? Try to pull themselves across the sharp wire carrying the suspended chairs? Jump off and hope they don't break their legs? Throw their ski equipment to get someone's attention? Lose control altogether? Take your pick. No matter what they decide to do, it sure as hell won't be easy.
Had the characters not been properly developed, there would be no conceivable way to successfully make this last for just over ninety minutes. Writer/director Adam Green, who had previously directed the slasher homage "Hatchet," goes in the right direction by giving each of the three leads some well worded dialogue, most of which focuses on memories and primal emotional outbursts. There are some good moments between Parker and Lynch, who eventually understand that hating one another will get them nowhere. One of the best scenes shows Parker tearfully panicking over the fate of her new puppy, who was left alone in her apartment. Stupid, you say? What would you think about if you were in her place? Exactly.
If there is a weakness to "Frozen," it's that some of the suspense is wasted on scenes of overbearing makeup effects, which I can't describe for fear of spoiling the plot. What I will say is that movies like this work so much better when it relies on psychological horror; the idea of falling off, of freezing, of being attacked, of losing your balance, etc. is always more effective than seeing it. Of course, there would be no resolution if nothing physical happened, so maybe it's a moot point. Regardless, I felt the human scenes were stronger than the action scenes, where the characters were reduced to little more than infernal screamers.
The long and short of it is that "Frozen" is better than I thought it was going to be. In an age when horror movies are about little more than young people dying elaborate deaths, I realized that I actually cared about these skiers and what was happening to them. While it occasionally falls victim to conventional thriller tactics, it still tries for something more, getting under your skin not through visuals so much as through the overall situation. The idea of being left alone in a hostile environment with no resources is genuinely frightening. The idea of zombies eating your brains? Fun, maybe, but certainly not frightening. There's no chance of that happening in real life, despite Max Brooks' evidence to the contrary.
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Harrowing And Character Driven Tale Of Survival--"Frozen" Is NOT A Horror Film
October 7, 2010
Format:Amazon Instant Video
A dubiously labeled "horror" film--"Frozen" is actually a surprisingly strong film about survival. If you were disappointed by "The Blair Witch Project" (a harrowing film about being lost, not about witches) or "Open Water" (a film more reliant on the drama of helplessness than on shark scares), then you will probably see little point to "Frozen." If, however, the very real frights of those films unsettled you--this film should tap into the same sensibilities and be right up your alley. An incredibly tense tale of three friends who are stranded on a ski lift, "Frozen" explores very real and powerful feelings of isolation and desperation as the trio comes to terms with their situation. Realizing that to survive is to act is only the first hurdle. Unfortunately, it seems as if nature itself is conspiring against the kids.
"Frozen" is a surprisingly sophisticated drama despite its very simple premise. The terror is understated and real (not at all what I was expecting from the director of the middling horror/comedy "Hatchet"). Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore, and Emma Bell do a fantastic job bringing this unpleasant experience to life. From joking bravado, to quiet desperation, to regret and recriminations, to acceptance and action--you really feel tapped into the emotions and fear of the protagonists. That's why "Frozen" is so disturbing and so great. The middle third of the film is so intense and memorable, it will definitely stick with me as one of the most horrifyingly bleak things I've seen this year! And while the film does strive for a "scary" payoff with a bigger action sequence at the finale, the palpable sense of danger of the film's quieter moments is never equaled.
I truly think it is a disservice to market "Frozen" strictly in the horror category. It is most definitely a character driven drama. The horror of the premise is real and not manufactured for maximum scares. Great characterizations, effective performances and a slow-build tension distinguish "Frozen" as a harrowing and heartbreaking journey of human emotions. I hope that people will come to discover and appreciate "Frozen." It is my choice for one of the biggest sleepers of the year--I'm absolutely stunned by how well it achieves what it set out to do. A serious recommendation that extends beyond horror to all mainstream audiences! 4 1/2 stars. KGHarris, 9/10.
"Frozen" is a surprisingly sophisticated drama despite its very simple premise. The terror is understated and real (not at all what I was expecting from the director of the middling horror/comedy "Hatchet"). Kevin Zegers, Shawn Ashmore, and Emma Bell do a fantastic job bringing this unpleasant experience to life. From joking bravado, to quiet desperation, to regret and recriminations, to acceptance and action--you really feel tapped into the emotions and fear of the protagonists. That's why "Frozen" is so disturbing and so great. The middle third of the film is so intense and memorable, it will definitely stick with me as one of the most horrifyingly bleak things I've seen this year! And while the film does strive for a "scary" payoff with a bigger action sequence at the finale, the palpable sense of danger of the film's quieter moments is never equaled.
I truly think it is a disservice to market "Frozen" strictly in the horror category. It is most definitely a character driven drama. The horror of the premise is real and not manufactured for maximum scares. Great characterizations, effective performances and a slow-build tension distinguish "Frozen" as a harrowing and heartbreaking journey of human emotions. I hope that people will come to discover and appreciate "Frozen." It is my choice for one of the biggest sleepers of the year--I'm absolutely stunned by how well it achieves what it set out to do. A serious recommendation that extends beyond horror to all mainstream audiences! 4 1/2 stars. KGHarris, 9/10.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some like it cold, some like it hot and some just don't give a howl if it is cold, warm, medium or even if it still moves...
September 17, 2012
Format:DVD
This film is basically a mountain version of "Open water", definitely not as good but certainly original, a litle bit slow in some parts but quite surprising in others and even genuinely scary in a scene or two.
The story begins with two young guys and a young girl who took a weekend to go skiing. Because of a snafu (and also because of their own reckless stupidity) they find themselves blocked on a chairlift, high above the ground, alone in the middle of the night, with the perspective of spending the whole week there, before people come open the ski resort for the next weekend...
The story seems to be quite silly, but it is not half bad filmed and with the panicked - and not very clever - three people making some critical mistakes, their situation will become very dire indeed... The coming of a blizzard complicates things even more and gives to this film some pretty good moments. At one moment, the deteriorating condition of the girl, Parker (Emily Blunt), will force the two guys, Joe and Dan, best friends since preschool, into some pretty desperate moves - and it is indeed a tough thing for a man to seat still when the chilly wind rips slowly but certainly pieces of skin from the face of an attractive young female next to him... This kind of primal reaction explains a lot of heroically stupid things happening in "Frozen"...
Now this is definitely not a great or a very good film and without much effort it is easy to find lots of plot holes, but with a beer or two (and also at least one cup of hot chocolate) it is quite watchable. There were many critics about the ending, but I personally found it rather good.
Bottom line, this is a rather honest little thriller, to see once and then sell on E-Bay. Can be good for watching with your girlfriend as it will probably induce her into cuddling in search of some warmth (this film REALLY can make you feel cold)...
The story begins with two young guys and a young girl who took a weekend to go skiing. Because of a snafu (and also because of their own reckless stupidity) they find themselves blocked on a chairlift, high above the ground, alone in the middle of the night, with the perspective of spending the whole week there, before people come open the ski resort for the next weekend...
The story seems to be quite silly, but it is not half bad filmed and with the panicked - and not very clever - three people making some critical mistakes, their situation will become very dire indeed... The coming of a blizzard complicates things even more and gives to this film some pretty good moments. At one moment, the deteriorating condition of the girl, Parker (Emily Blunt), will force the two guys, Joe and Dan, best friends since preschool, into some pretty desperate moves - and it is indeed a tough thing for a man to seat still when the chilly wind rips slowly but certainly pieces of skin from the face of an attractive young female next to him... This kind of primal reaction explains a lot of heroically stupid things happening in "Frozen"...
Now this is definitely not a great or a very good film and without much effort it is easy to find lots of plot holes, but with a beer or two (and also at least one cup of hot chocolate) it is quite watchable. There were many critics about the ending, but I personally found it rather good.
Bottom line, this is a rather honest little thriller, to see once and then sell on E-Bay. Can be good for watching with your girlfriend as it will probably induce her into cuddling in search of some warmth (this film REALLY can make you feel cold)...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Melt down
Though the movie is called: Frozen, it is more about emotional breakdowns. There is no real gore in this flick, but it does make you think "what if? Read more
Published 6 days ago by Darrel Poppino
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not great
The movie was good and interesting but lacked suspense and action wish the wolves played a bigger part but overall I would watch it again
Published 9 days ago by Steve
3.0 out of 5 stars
Very entertaining however.....
Ok from the get go this movie will not bring any suprises considering there is only so much a person can do if they are trapped in a ski lift chair. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Natja Kristy
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cheeze
Cheeze movie, I knew it, so phonie, it was a bit entertaining, the story line was kind of good, but a hollywood type of snowboarding movie, iaaaakks
Published 17 days ago by Marge
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome movie
AWESOME MOVIE, keeps you in suspense almost in the entire movie. Love the suspense, horror, the chilling plot. Read more
Published 18 days ago by M. T. Wilber
4.0 out of 5 stars
frozen blue ray
seen this movie before and it keeps you on the edge of your seat not for the squeamish buy it you will like it
Published 19 days ago by Edward n. Jones
2.0 out of 5 stars
Chilly
Anyone that has been in the military will scream at the TV the second they see the chair lift! In basic training, the ropes course is simple and even if you aren't Army, it won't... Read more
Published 21 days ago by X
5.0 out of 5 stars
A MUST SEE......
Wow, I heard about this movie and finally watched it a long time ago. I have been looking for it for quite some time now and no luck. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Louanne Zimmerman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Adam Green's best movie
Yea, he's done some light-weight, rather fun gore films, but this movie should be the one Adam Green is remembered for. Read more
Published 26 days ago by C. McMillan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Chilling...No, really.
An unexpected turn of events becomes a frozen nightmare at 50 feet. They should have bought the lift ticket instead.
Published 1 month ago by James L Witt
