Even though "Trolls" won't be regarded as an animated masterpiece in the same vain as "Frozen," "Toy Story," "Wall-E" or "Inside Out," I have to say that this new entry from DreamWorkds Animation is fairly entertaining from beginning to end. It will attract and entertain children, but will also entertain the adults who bring their children to the theater - thanks to so many elements.
Bill Zwecker stated in his review, "First of all, “Trolls” is visually captivating — and that, I believe, could have been achieved even without 3D. The intensity of colors and the non-stop, almost happily manic action on the screen will keep children of all ages glued to their seats from the moment the movie opens all the way to its joyous end."
This was released close to the most devastating presidential election this country has ever seen, but "Trolls" is actually a nice, escapist enjoyment - with the main theme being: What, exactly, is the secret to true happiness? Zwecker advised, "The not-so-subtle message here is that one should not find happiness or success in life at the expense of others. It’s a lesson that is obviously universal, but one that can always be reinforced, especially at times when happiness is indeed under siege!"
The story is easy. The cute tiny Trolls, as large-eyed and pointy-haired as the action figures it was based on, are the world's happiest beings, who main tasks are to dance, sing and hug on a daily basis of joyfullness.
However, we find out, the Trolls arch-enemies that they have been hiding from are the hideous, giant Bergens. The always heartbroken Bergens are under the thought that they can only be happy - even if it's for a short period - if they eat Trolls.
The way they decide that is their annual holiday they call "Trollstice."
The most evil of the Bergens is Chef, voiced by Christine Baranski, who has her mind-set being to recapture the Trolls (who found a new solitude to hide from the Bergens for 20 years) and bring back Trollstice to the Bergens.
Co-directors Mike MItchell and Walt Dohrn have brought together a cast of voice actors who are also singers, including the hot Anna Kendrick as protagonist Princess Poppy, along with former NSYNC member Justin Timberlake as Branch, the one Troll who rejects singing, dancing and hugging, because of his pessimsim of being found and eaten by the Bergens. Zwecker stated, "Timberlake also doubles as the film’s musical executive producer — adding his great skill to creating a musical backdrop that is rich and perfectly executed."
Along with these big-name singers, the cast is filled with top singers including Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, "Monty Python" member John Cleese, the hot Gwen Stefani, Jeffrey Tambor, "The Late, Late Show" host James Corden and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.
In every way, "Trolls" gives. Zwecker said, "It is nicely paced, the jokes are spot-on (and will work for both the kids and their parents) and, again, this is visually a very special piece of animated artistry."
Both the happy little Trolls and the depressive, evil Bergens will entertain you. Zwecker said, "Most important, the lessons expressed in the storyline, while pretty obvious, are not delivered in a heavy-handed way."
You will walk out - or maybe dance out - of the theater feeling the music.
If you like animated movies and are a fan of any of the singers in this movie, you should definitely see this movie. The songs are really catchy and you will nod your head whenever these songs play in the movie, like I did. Definitely do not miss the chance to see this in the theater, you will love it. Take your children, they will love it as well.
Look out tomorrow because I will start a great month of reviews that I'm really excited for.
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