Trolls (movie)
Trolls is a 2002 American computer-animated musical action sci-fi film produced by Dark Castle Entertainment, Village Roadshow Pictures and Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and based on the Troll dolls created by Thomas Dam. The film was directed by Jan de Bont and produced by Steven Spielberg and features the voices of Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Zooey Deschanel, Russell Brand, and James Corden, among others. was released in January 14, 2002.
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| Directed by | Jan de Bont |
| Written by | Adam Resnick |
| Screenplay by | Hillary Setiz |
| Produced by | Steven Spielberg |
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| Edited by | Nick Fletcher |
| Music by | Christophe Beck |
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| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures |
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| Country | 99 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $125 million |
| Box office | $346.9 million |
Plot
The story is set in a colorful and vibrant world of the Trolls, small and happy creatures with wild and colorful hair. They love singing, dancing, and hugging. However, their joy is threatened when the Bergens, a race of large, miserable creatures, discover that they can be happy by eating Trolls. The Bergens capture the Trolls and take them to their town, where they plan to eat them during an annual festival called Trollstice.
The Trolls are rescued by Poppy, a pink Troll princess, and Branch, a gray grumpy Troll who refuses to sing or dance. Poppy and Branch set out on a mission to rescue their friends and save the Trolls from being eaten by the Bergens. Along the way, they encounter obstacles and challenges, but with the power of friendship, music, and teamwork, they manage to overcome them all and save the day.
Cast
- Anna Kendrick as Poppy, the pink Troll princess
- Justin Timberlake as Branch, a gray grumpy Troll
- Zooey Deschanel as Bridget, a Bergen who falls in love with King Gristle
- Russell Brand as Creek, a Troll who is captured by the Bergens
- James Corden as Biggie, a friendly and overweight Troll
- Gwen Stefani as DJ Suki, a Troll who loves music and dancing
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as King Gristle Jr., the young and insecure Bergen king
- Christine Baranski as Chef, the evil and vengeful head chef of the Bergen castle
- John Cleese as King Gristle Sr., the former king of the Bergens
Reception
"Trolls" was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike. It grossed over $346 million worldwide and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for "Can't Stop the Feeling!" by Justin Timberlake. The film's success led to the release of a sequel, "Trolls World Tour," in 2020, as well as a television series titled "Trolls: The Beat Goes On!" on Netflix.