Disney's "Frozen"

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ex-genj

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So stupid question: how DO they do the 25 languages localization like that? Because to my untrained ear that sounds exactly the like the original english voice actresses' voice on all of them but that would be ridiculous/impossible so that can't be right, right?
 

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So stupid question: how DO they do the 25 languages localization like that? Because to my untrained ear that sounds exactly the like the original english voice actresses' voice on all of them but that would be ridiculous/impossible so that can't be right, right?
It wasn't the same person, that's for sure. At least it didn't sound like it to me, but still very impressive. This is my favorite version of it:

 

Chukzombi

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you think thats crazy? imagine 25 different animations for all the dialogue.

btw i saw this during the week. i had mixed feelings. simply amazing CG animation. the scenes with the snow monster and the freezing effects are masterpieces. the snowman olaf was my favorite character. the 2 butthurt chicks singing the whole movie had me close to skipping the rest several times. i liked tangled better in regards to their singing. overall a must see for the animation and for olaf.
 

Dandai

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So stupid question: how DO they do the 25 languages localization like that? Because to my untrained ear that sounds exactly the like the original english voice actresses' voice on all of them but that would be ridiculous/impossible so that can't be right, right?
Let It Go (Disney song) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

There were 24 different singers (one for two presumably similar dialects). I guess they found similarly powerful singers who matched the vocal style of Mendez. I'm sure if we were to listen to clips that were longer than 5 seconds we'd hear more distinction between them.
 

ex-genj

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oh yeah wikipedia.

Pretty good movie, bizarre premise: Elsa sits in a room alone for 10 years prior to the meat of the story starting? Guh? Definitely agree it seemed a bit rushed at times. Kristen Bell singing that well was um a surprise to say the least.
 

Zuuljin

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By far the best sequence in the film and kudos to Disney for making a movie where the 'villain' isn't the bad guy. This scene is the lynchpin for the whole film, if it hadn't sold the concept of Elsa and who / what she is then the entire thing would have been a disaster. Also its a damn uplifting song and Idina Menzel is channeling every ounce of her Elpheba performance from Wicked into it.
Going back a few months here for this quote, but what you mention is even more interesting after reading this entry in the wiki:

Although unintentional, the song's composition was pivotal in the film's characterization of Elsa.[7] Although Elsa was originally written as a villain, co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee gradually rewrote Elsa into one of the film's protagonists after "Let It Go" was composed.

Basically, you could say that song single handily saved the movie and made it a success.
 

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Going back a few months here for this quote, but what you mention is even more interesting after reading this entry in the wiki:

Although unintentional, the song's composition was pivotal in the film's characterization of Elsa.[7] Although Elsa was originally written as a villain, co-directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee gradually rewrote Elsa into one of the film's protagonists after "Let It Go" was composed.

Basically, you could say that song single handily saved the movie and made it a success.
Either that or they figured might as well do SOMETHING different instead of just remaking Wicked, entirely.

You know, I'm surprised we never actually talked about it. Other then the brief mention of Esla being Elphaba. Idina being BOTH.
Frozen has a hell of alot more in common with Wicked, then it does The Snow Queen.


So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky!
As someone told me lately:
"Ev'ryone deserves the chance to fly!"
And if I'm flying solo
At least I'm flying free
To those who'd ground me
Take a message back from me
Tell them how I am
Defying gravity
Frozen seriously makes the most sense as a response to Wicked. Its like a mirror of it. Choosing freedom over love.
 

Gask

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That multilingual version was beautiful.

Check this out if you want a chuckle; the song redubs starting around 2:00 had me cracking up.

 

Homsar

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you think thats crazy? imagine 25 different animations for all the dialogue.

btw i saw this during the week. i had mixed feelings. simply amazing CG animation. the scenes with the snow monster and the freezing effects are masterpieces. the snowman olaf was my favorite character. the 2 butthurt chicks singing the whole movie had me close to skipping the rest several times. i liked tangled better in regards to their singing. overall a must see for the animation and for olaf.
I hate agreeing with you but i felt the same. 20 minutes in it was driving me to drink
 

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you think thats crazy? imagine 25 different animations for all the dialogue.

btw i saw this during the week. i had mixed feelings. simply amazing CG animation. the scenes with the snow monster and the freezing effects are masterpieces. the snowman olaf was my favorite character. the 2 butthurt chicks singing the whole movie had me close to skipping the rest several times. i liked tangled better in regards to their singing. overall a must see for the animation and for olaf.
yeah fuck. this is what's keeping me from seeing it. judging by what i've seen in the trailer and other sources (korean version in that song was basically i don't give a shit about others and i wanna do what I want), i knew it would be some bitches singing about how shitty their lives are and how free they wanna be. the fuck.



i have the dvd with me but i can't bring myself to insert it....
 

Chukzombi

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you wont regret watching it if you can make it all the way through. its actually a wonderful movie, they just sing and sing and sing and sing. the worst abomination was this gaggle of trolls singing about marriage. i wanted to drown a litter of kittens after hearing that song.
 

Gavinmad

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You people are on drugs, Frozen was awesome. Although I have to agree with Astr0 about the troll song.
 

Homsar

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You people are on drugs, Frozen was awesome. Although I have to agree with Astr0 about the troll song.
First half was way to much singing, sadly after the popularity of this crap there is going to be a shit ton more of animated movies singing
 

moontayle

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First half was way to much singing, sadly after the popularity of this crap there is going to be a shit ton more of animated movies singing
Excellent movie, and yes I thought the singing was overmuch but that's essentially 90% of Disney movies before Pixar became King of the Hill. Frozen and Tangled were actually more along the lines of classic Disney animation films. I don't see it becoming a thing really.
 

Chukzombi

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i saw tangled in the theater and i watched it with singing and all and did not once look at my watch. i had to pause frozen several times during the singing scenes. they toned it down some by the end, but that first half is really tough. it just is. i dont want to be a nitpicking asshole (although it sounds like i am) but unless you really love singing and those songs its a big issue.
 

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This was just ok. It wasn't as bad as Brave though, which I think we turned off after about 30 minutes.

My 7 year old niece spoiled just about everything she possibly could though, so that may have soured me on the actual movie.
 

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I didn't think the singing was over done and felt the movie was amazing. My nieces and young nephew loved it as well.