Frozen II

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Frozen II is available in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on Disney Plus right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Idina Menzel leads a cast with real comic timing. Available now on Disney Plus — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Frozen II is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Frozen II land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom. Between them, Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 2019. Frozen II earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Frozen II is a strong candidate. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Idina Menzel's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.