7. beautiful animation

6. Idina Menzel’s voice

5. romance is a side dish, not the main course

4. ambiguous villains and complex characterization

3. the truth about love

2. the princess saving herself: an act of true love is performed by her, not on her—and it’s not a kiss, either

And the number one reason why Frozen is kind of amazing…

1. two unique, three-dimensional women who find strength in one another