I've watched a number of Norwegian films and tv series (Kraftidioten,the Wave, Fritt vilt,Trapped, Forbrydelsen) some have been as good or even better than American big budget super hero movies and tiresome formulaic tv. When I read a couple years ago one of my favorite Norwegian directors Roar Uthaug was set to direct an monster-thriller film based on Norwegian folklore, I became excited and bookmarked it on imdb. I really liked trollhunter (2010) and hoped Troll would be as enjoyable and fun to watch.
Sadly, Troll is not on par with any of the films above. The silly illogical script (co-written by Espen Aukan) is its' only weakness. For example a crowded outdoor park is in the path of the monster. The authorities learn the troll becomes distressed upon hearing the sound of bells. They send a bunch of helicopters equipped with giant bells and fly about its' head which infuriates the creature who goes on a rampage endangering everyone in the park and causing panic. If only Roar Uthaug had kept to his previous action-horror roots and not gone 'Hollywood' cliche troll could have been something better.
Other than that the cgi and action sequences are great, the actors were competent and likeable and there were few subplot boring filler thats normal for most American films of the genre.
Streaming on Netflix now.
Sadly, Troll is not on par with any of the films above. The silly illogical script (co-written by Espen Aukan) is its' only weakness. For example a crowded outdoor park is in the path of the monster. The authorities learn the troll becomes distressed upon hearing the sound of bells. They send a bunch of helicopters equipped with giant bells and fly about its' head which infuriates the creature who goes on a rampage endangering everyone in the park and causing panic. If only Roar Uthaug had kept to his previous action-horror roots and not gone 'Hollywood' cliche troll could have been something better.
Other than that the cgi and action sequences are great, the actors were competent and likeable and there were few subplot boring filler thats normal for most American films of the genre.
Streaming on Netflix now.