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A Troll in Central Park

Play trailer Poster for A Troll in Central Park G Released Oct 7, 1994 1h 16m Kids & Family Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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After being banished from his grim kingdom, Stanley (Dom DeLuise), an amiable troll with a magical talent for growing greenery, ends up in Central Park. Struggling to adapt to his unfamiliar surroundings, Stanley is befriended by young Gus (Phillip Glasser) and his little sister, Rosie (Tawny Sunshine Glover). Soon, however, the evil troll queen, Gnorga (Cloris Leachman), sets out to make Stanley's life miserable, endangering both him and the children.
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Tim Brayton Alternate Ending The great majority of the film's inappropriately slow-moving 76 minutes are taken up with basically nothing at all. Rated: 1.5/5 Jul 17, 2020 Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media Worthy messages, but snarling, scary dogs in animated film. Rated: 3/5 Sep 13, 2012 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Aug 14, 2005 Full Review Rebecca Murray About.com Rated: 1/5 Oct 6, 2003 Full Review Philip Martin Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Rated: 1/5 Jul 30, 2002 Full Review Walter Chaw Film Freak Central While sitting in thrall of it, it's only natural for the abused mind to scramble to find reason in an otherwise meaningless entertainment. Rated: 0.5/4 Mar 11, 2002 Full Review Read all reviews

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Carlos Hugo C Jamás la vi, pero si mi socio la lleva tatuada en la espinilla, debe ser una obra maestra. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/08/24 Full Review Audience Member 30 years later This is regarded by many critics and fans to be one of legendary animator Don Bluth’s biggest misfires Entering the 1990s things drastically changed in animation even when Bluth stepped away from Walt Disney studios He wanted his own company to handle his own projects in Ireland and this was one of them following ‘Thumbelina’ released the same year Bluth and co-director Gary Goldman make one of their shortest features starring a kind troll named Stanley voiced by the late Dom Deluise His home is ruled by evil, disgusting trolls but Stanley is the only kind hearted citizen who just wants to grow flowers with the magic of his green thumb The late Cloris Leachman as the evil Queen Gnorga gets wind of his flower activity and as punishment banishes him to Earth where nothing grows Thankfully it turns out to be a lucky mistake, Stanley winds up in NYC right under Central Park He has to live under a bridge though underground since everything else is too dangerous Things change when he runs into two small children named Rosie and Gus Rosie is curious and explorative while Gus is bossy and just wants to spend time with his parents They both wander into the park alone and come across Stanley seeing his incredible powers But Gnorga finds out Stanley wasn’t punished the right way and she makes her way to NYC to finish him off A very good movie in my opinion even though most don't think so Sure there are some problematic parts but it's rather cute and cuddly You gotta love Don Bluth for some of his creativity; his animation soars and Dom Deluise has to be treasured as a voice actor for many of his films Leachman is having a wickedly good time voicing this troll queen chewing the scenery Yes this did poorly with critics and the box office given there was no promotion and no confidence from Warner Bros. The creator himself even distanced himself from the project altogether I found this to be the best Don Bluth entry ever even if it’s too kidsy Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review Noah G This is a great movie why is everyone such a movie hater I love this movie judge me for it SML Is worse than everything else Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Truth Y Such a fun ride. Beautiful in the unlikely. Great film! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/23/24 Full Review Carlie Q A nostalgic masterpiece! Dynamic and weird, it's a cult classic! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/24 Full Review Kikiana S The movie is awesome for what it is. A KIDS MOVIE! targeted at YOUNG children. I honestly can't stand seeing all the terrible ratings on young kids films on this godforsaken website. You didn't like it because you are not the target audience. Nothing happened? You're wrong. For a child's mind a lot happened. It doesn't need to be that deep when the film is made for 4 year olds. Anyway amazing movie. Right up there with the Brave Little Toaster. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After being banished from his grim kingdom, Stanley (Dom DeLuise), an amiable troll with a magical talent for growing greenery, ends up in Central Park. Struggling to adapt to his unfamiliar surroundings, Stanley is befriended by young Gus (Phillip Glasser) and his little sister, Rosie (Tawny Sunshine Glover). Soon, however, the evil troll queen, Gnorga (Cloris Leachman), sets out to make Stanley's life miserable, endangering both him and the children.
Director
Don Bluth, Gary Goldman
Producer
Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, John Pomeroy
Screenwriter
Stu Krieger
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 7, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2014
Runtime
1h 16m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Surround
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