Trolls

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Trolls

PG

Released Nov 4, 2016

1h 32m

Kids & Family

Musical

Comedy

Adventure

Fantasy

Animation

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After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) 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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Critics Consensus

Trolls brings its instantly recognizable characters to the big screen in a colorful adventure that, while geared toward the younger set, isn't without rewards for parents.

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Kendrick and Timberlake bring snappy comic timing, even when the dialogue could be wittier. Co-director Walt Dohrn steals the picture as a high-fiving cloud-bro.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 27, 2016

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Jake Wilson

The Age (Australia)

I was confident Nicholas Stoller's Storks would take the prize for most obnoxious family entertainment of the year, but Trolls -- another garish, computer-animated comedy -- instantly lowers the bar.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 30, 2016

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

I didn't like it, not at all, and while I'm certain there are kids out there who will undoubtedly feel differently don't expect me to sing a different tune on the matter anytime soon.

Rated: 1.5/4

Nov 4, 2016

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Rolando Gallego

EscribiendoCine

Clearly like the fairy tale that Trolls is, the happy ending, in this case a very happy one, sows the possibility of the start of a franchise... [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 7/10

Apr 13, 2023

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Victoria Luxford

City AM

Trolls may be one of the more forgettable (brand tie-in movies), but while its here everyone will be entertained.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 18, 2022

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Olly Richards

NME (New Musical Express)

There's nothing to really dislike here; it's too chirpy and enthusiastic for that. There's just a disappointing lack of effort to do more than is expected of it.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 23, 2021

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Mohamed A

It’s alright, it can get too boring and cheesy at times.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Luca F

‘Because singing killed my grandma’ 😭 🙏

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Jonathan K

The movie feels very Glee-like with all the reimagined pop song snippets. The musical numbers? Not super memorable, but who cares because they’re all in service of one of the best pure pop songs I’ve heard in my lifetime: "Can't Stop The Feeling". Honestly, it almost feels like the entire film exists just to get to this song and the final dance party number at the climax. And for that alone, I’ll give it three stars. That song is just too good, and it fits perfectly with the borderline obnoxious positivity running throughout the film. It’s not a very funny animated movie, but it’s cute enough, even if it’s a bit saccharine at times. And the story itself is very basic. Really, the whole thing is just a vehicle for the soundtrack, which does have some great original songs, they're just strangely only in the credits. Maybe they were supposed to be in the movie but got cut, though I don’t think that’s the case. I can't stop the feeling that this started more as a music or soundtrack concept with big names attached that clearly would sell units, and then the story came second. Capitalism at its finest.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Tyler P

The clipshow format still bothers me, but the animation being felt scrapbook land, and the sheer audacity of some of the plot points and such? I can't help it I get moderate enjoyment out of passively watching this in unavoidable scenarios (I've worked at summer camps most summers of my teen/young adult life) & it's a solid movie that will likely hold up for a couple decades (but then again if we keep getting movies the likes of Spiderverse, Mitchell's vs The Machines, & Mutant Mayhem? Perhaps it won't)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/15/24

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Harriet R

Fun movie, fun characters, fun songs. Cute storyline. Super fun for kids. I loved this when I was younger.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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Lisa M

A fantastic feel good movie for all. Especially needed right now!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/08/24

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Mike Mitchell

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Director

Anna Kendrick

Poppy

Justin Timberlake

Branch

Christopher Mintz-Plasse

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Synopsis

After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy (Anna Kendrick), the happiest Troll ever born, and the overly-cautious, curmudgeonly Branch (Justin Timberlake) 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.

Director: Mike Mitchell, Walt Dohrn
Producer: Gina Shay
Screenwriter: Jonathan Aibel, Glenn Berger
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: DreamWorks Animation
Rating: PG (Some Mild Rude Humor)
Genre: Kids & Family, Musical, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 4, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 24, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $153.6M
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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