Mayim Bialik is most notably known for her role on The Big Bang Theory, in which she played Amy Farrah Fowler. Her time on the series, which spanned almost 12 years, has rightfully made her one of the most famous female comic actors of recent decades, becoming a household name of sorts.
As a female icon, Bialik has every right to air her problems about other projects that might still be as iconic as her own work. In a recent article that she wrote for Kveller, Bialik did exactly that, delving into her problems with the 2013 Disney Classic Frozen. The actress, in a detailed post, claimed that the movie’s narrative was entrenched and rooted in traditional conventions and did not quite fall in line with modern feminism.
Miyam Bialik airs plenty of thoughts about 2013’s Frozen
Bialik had a range of contentions to make about the movie, which is still recognized as a cult classic. She most notably argued that while Frozen has been seen as the ideal Disney offering that aims to present a modern take on feminism, there are still plenty of aspects that are problematic. Most notably, the lead character, Anna’s desire to find a man did not quite resonate with Bialik’s sensibilities, as she wrote: (Via Kveller)
Sure, it’s sort of hidden, but the search for a man/love/Prince is still the reigning plot line in the movie. The sister’s desire to marry this guy she just met, and the other sister getting mad at her–we still have a plot about the identification of a woman being based on her desire and search to meet a man.
Furthermore, Bialik talked about how Frozen included plenty of male-bashing, evident in the character arc of Prince Hans, who is revealed to be a scheming villain towards the end:
First I claim to be a feminist and now I claim to be against male-bashing,” Bialik notes. “That’s because feminism doesn’t equal male-bashing. And this movie isn’t empowering because it shows that a Prince is a jerk and should not have been trusted.
While fans may argue that Frozen, despite some problematic elements, represented a huge step in overall Disney narratives, Bialik had plenty of other issues with the movie as well.
Mayim Bialik sees plenty of problems with Frozen
While Miyam Bialik noted a range of criticisms, her problem with the movie also revolved majorly around the unrealistic and exaggerated bodily proportions that various female characters features. The depiction of women with ‘large eyes and tiny noses’ seems to be her major issue:
They have ginormous eyes. Like really ridiculously big. Teeny-tiny ski slope noses. Exaggerated delicate ski sloppiness, actually. Barbie doll proportions of their bodies in general: tiny waists, ample busts, and huge heads. They look like dolls. They don’t look like the same species as the male characters even!
Hence, The Big Bang Theory veteran, instead of seeing Frozen as the ideal movie to be watched by females of all ages, she has plenty of issues that revolve around the elements mentioned above. Of course, considering the fact that Frozen came out way back in 2013, and the way in which concepts related to feminism and its depiction have evolved since then, the criticism might simply be a result of the changing landscape.
While Frozen, at the time of its release, was hailed as a landmark project that did only good to how feminism and female characters are shown in movies and TV series, some elements may always be vulnerable to criticism, with passing time. Frozen is currently available to watch on Disney+.
