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Tarch Trip
A film like an Impressionist painting; the kind of paintings to have titles like 'urban view from the artist's studio'. The film is largely set in the film-maker's home and the street in the provincial town of Aichi where he lives. Minor everyday incidents are observed poetically; the melancholy mood of the images is boosted by serene electronic music. There is no dialogue; the sound track only comprises streets sounds as well as the music. Loose, almost nonchalant impressions of the street or of cloudy skies are juxtaposed with posed, almost photographic mildly homo-erotic portraits of friends of the film-maker. Tarch Trip is made up of fragments of a cinematographic diary, which are however not edited chronologically. Two periods alternate. One is characterized rain and dark cloudy skies. The other is sunny and repeatedly accompanied by three friends
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Plot Summary
A family on vacation in a rural town called 'Goblins' discovers it's inhabited by vegetarian trolls who plan to turn them into plants and eat them. The youngest son, an avid reader of the "Folk Book of Fairies", seems to be the only one who can prevent the town's horrific fate.
Critical Reception
While initially panned and considered one of the worst films ever made, 'Troll 2' has since gained a significant cult following for its unintentional comedy, bizarre plot, and memorable "so bad it's good" qualities. It is widely celebrated by fans and critics alike for its sheer absurdity and earnest, yet flawed, execution.
What Reviewers Say
Universally regarded as a cinematic disasterpiece, beloved for its nonsensical dialogue and hilariously inept filmmaking.
Praised by its cult following for its unintentional humor and quotable lines, despite its critical failure.
A masterclass in how a film can be so bad it becomes unintentionally brilliant and entertaining.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciate 'Troll 2' for its extreme entertainment value, viewing it as a hilariously bad movie that provides endless amusement. Many highlight its bizarre plot and dialogue as sources of enjoyment, contributing to its strong audience approval.
Awards & Accolades
None notable, though it is widely recognized as one of the greatest "so bad it's good" films of all time.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Utah, USA, despite being set in Italy, and the crew and actors spoke different languages, contributing to the confusion and unique dialogue.
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