Article by Polygon: It explains why Disney’s “Frozen” caught lightning in a bottle with its two female leads. The article goes on to compare this constellation with other Disney movies and how Disney’s executives still don’t seem to have understood why centering on relationships between women may be a formula for success.
I had a real problem with how Kristoff was treated in part 2. They ignored him, ditched him, and left him to die. But he has to accept it and take the abuse. Ditching your partner and running off without a word, leaving him on his own and not even telling him why is not being a strong woman. You don’t have to be an asshole to your guy to be a strong independent female lead.