Review:
As I felt slightly entertained after watching the first movie, I thought that I would give this movie a chance, even though I didn't hear a good word about it. Like many sequels, it turned out to be a pointless film, with an average soundtrack, but it works in the "family day out" department. The vibrant colours and singing/dancing trolls will keep the kids quiet for an hour and a half, but from an adults point of view, it's pretty weak from every aspect. There are hidden messages, in terms of making the world a better place, even though we're all different, but apart from that, it's a one watch in my eyes. They had an opportunity to make something special because it's a movie about all different genres of music, so they could have introduced some unique and funny characters, for all ages, but it all seemed a bit too safe. On the plus side, the animation wasn't too bad, and there are enough elements to carry you through the film, but like many films I have seen this year, I was expecting more, especially from Timberlake. At the end of the day, it's what it says on the tin, but don't expect any outstanding moments that will blow your mind. Disappointing!
Round-Up: This movie was directed by Walt Dohrn, who also co-directed the original Trolls movie. He also directed 12 episodes of SpongeBob Squarepants and Shrek's Yule Log, so this is basically his first time in the director's chair for a major release. Although it made a profit, it was released at a difficult time because of the pandemic, so the studio must be happy that they made their money back. With that aside, the mixed messages throughout the movie confused the critics, but they praised the concept because of the state of the world at the time of release. It did seem like the director followed the Thanos concept, in terms of the gathering of six strings to make the world a better place, so it lacked originality, but it's harmless fun for the whole family.
Budget: $6million Worldwide Gross: $9.5million
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden, Bon Funches, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson .Paak, Sam Rockwell, Mary J. Bilge, Kenan Thompson, Kunai Nayyer, Jamie Dornan, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Ozzy Osbourne. 4/10
Round-Up: This movie was directed by Walt Dohrn, who also co-directed the original Trolls movie. He also directed 12 episodes of SpongeBob Squarepants and Shrek's Yule Log, so this is basically his first time in the director's chair for a major release. Although it made a profit, it was released at a difficult time because of the pandemic, so the studio must be happy that they made their money back. With that aside, the mixed messages throughout the movie confused the critics, but they praised the concept because of the state of the world at the time of release. It did seem like the director followed the Thanos concept, in terms of the gathering of six strings to make the world a better place, so it lacked originality, but it's harmless fun for the whole family.
Budget: $6million Worldwide Gross: $9.5million
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Rachel Bloom, James Corden, Bon Funches, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson .Paak, Sam Rockwell, Mary J. Bilge, Kenan Thompson, Kunai Nayyer, Jamie Dornan, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Ozzy Osbourne. 4/10