Poppy and Branch discover that there are six
different troll tribes scattered over six different lands. Each tribe is also
devoted to six different kinds of music -- funk, country, techno, classical,
pop and rock. When rockers Queen Barb and King Thrash set out to destroy the
other music, Poppy and Branch embark on a daring mission to unite the trolls
and save the diverse melodies from becoming extinct.
Director: Walt Dohrn
Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, James Corden, Kunal Nayyar, Ozzy
Osbourne, Zooey Deschanel, Rachel Bloom
Release Date: April 10, 2020
Genres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Rated PG for some mild rude humor
Runtime: 1h 34min
Review:
Trolls World Tour is a fizzy lighthearted follow up to the original
film. The scope of the film expands even
if the story is simpler than the first go around. This entry is brighter and more energetic
than the first and its chalk full of jukebox sing a longs that’s sure to get
your toes tapping. Walt Dohrn’s direction
keeps the story moving at a swift pace which keeps the film from dragging for
the most part. Anna Kendrick and Justin
Timberlake both ease back into their roles easily while newcomers like Kelly
Clarkson and Ozzy Osborn fit right end with their particular musical
genres. There are plenty of musical jokes
that are aimed more at the parents than the kids which gives everyone something
to enjoy. Rachel Bloom is solid if
underdeveloped as the defacto villain.
The story doesn’t really give you a ton of information or backstory on
her character so she mostly works as a function of a story telling tool. Overall, the story overcomes some of it short
comings by carrying a sweet message in an easy to like package.
B
