Trolls Band Together
Directed by Walt Dohrn
- animation
- family
- music
- fantasy
- comedy
- adventure
The story
When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated animation with candy-pink, electric-blue and glitter-gold palettes, fizzing with the kind of hyper-clean colour that feels like a sugar rush. The camera swoops and cuts in rapid musical-number energy, with big ensemble set pieces, glossy stage lighting, and a stream of pop-chart songs layered over bouncy, mostly upbeat arrangements. Its vibe is loud, warm and goofy, a sing-along for a family movie night or a kids' birthday party. Pacing is brisk and rarely pauses, and the emotional thread is built around siblings who drift apart and find their way back to each other, with some tender moments about loyalty and being yourself. Intensity is low: peril is cartoonish and brief, with no gore, no real violence and nothing frightening beyond mild tension. It suits families with young children, fans of pop music and musicals, and anyone wanting a bubbly, easy watch.
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