Trolls
Trolls

Trolls

2016Movie92 minEnglish

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users80%
Director: Walt Dohrn, Mike MitchellGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Plot Summary

In the vibrant, colorful world of the Trolls, Poppy, a relentlessly optimistic princess, and Branch, a pragmatic and grumpy troll, embark on a daring adventure to save their village from the Bergens, creatures who happily eat Trolls to achieve happiness. As they journey through diverse landscapes and face numerous challenges, Poppy and Branch learn the true meaning of happiness and the importance of embracing who you are, ultimately discovering that happiness comes from within.

Critical Reception

Trolls received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its vibrant animation, catchy musical numbers, and humor, although some found the plot to be predictable. Audiences, particularly children, were delighted by the film's cheerful tone and energetic soundtrack.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with a vibrant color palette and engaging animation.
  • Features a highly enjoyable soundtrack with numerous catchy musical numbers.
  • Offers lighthearted humor and a positive message about happiness, though the plot can be predictable.

Google audience: Google users widely appreciated the film's bright and cheerful animation, catchy songs, and fun-loving characters. Many reviewers highlighted its appeal to young children and its positive, uplifting message.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song ('Can't Stop the Feeling!').

Fun Fact

The film's iconic 'Trolls' hair was inspired by the original Troll dolls created by Thomas Dam in 1959, featuring their distinctive wild hair made of yarn or synthetic materials.

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r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Trolls'</em> is quite enjoyable, unexpectedly so. I admit that I didn't know much about it before watching, but I did know of the troll dolls - well, just the quintessential (?) pink-haired geezer tbh - growing up so I didn't think a m...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Anyone recall the toys you used to get where you could push play-dough up through the body and it would come out through holes in the head like coloured hair? Well that's what these "Trolls" reminded me of - a wet dream for marketeers, toy ...
Reno

Reno

**The message was about teaching the truth behind falsified believes.** This is a good film than how it was labelled. At least I enjoyed it, despite being an adult, particularly a male and a bachelor. It looks more a little kids' film th...