Greetings again from the darkness. For the third film in the 'Trolls' franchise, much of the creative team is back at it. This includes co-directors Walt Dohrn and Tim Heitz, as well as screenwriter Elizabeth Tippet, who penned this story based on the original characters of Thomas Dam. It seems obvious that this has been developed for kids, yet it's always interesting to see how much effort the animation films put into entertaining the adults as well. And being the third film, expectations are naturally somewhat muted.
We first see BroZone and their disastrous stage performance that leads to backstage arguing and a breakup. The band consists of Troll brothers, including Baby Branch, who inexplicably gets deserted when the older brothers insist on going their own way. Time passes and we catch up with (no longer Baby) Branch (Justin Timberlake). He's attending the wedding of friends when it's interrupted by his older brother John Dory (Eric Andre), who explains that brother Floyd (Troye Sivan) has been kidnapped. Through a twist of screenwriting, the only way Floyd can be rescued is by the brothers achieving "perfect harmony" ... their previous failed attempt caused the band's breakup.
Joining the brothers on the trip is the eternally perky Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick), who has long desired a sister of her own (in one of the most obvious foreshadowing moments ever). We follow along on the journey as they reunite with BroZone brothers Spruce (Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Kid Cudi), and Poppy's big surprise of Viva (Camelo Caballo). Things get crazy when the group tracks down Floyd and finds his 'essence' is being stolen by the talentless, entitled, obnoxious siblings, Velvet (Amy Schumer) and Veneer (Anthony Rannells). This prefab brother-sister duo only wants to be famous and see no issue with stealing Floyd's talent.
Some of the film's funniest moments are provided by Velvet and Veneer's assistant Crimp (Zosia Mamet) and Tiny Diamond (Kenan Thompson), the latter of whom absorbs quite a bit of energy from a mysterious pacifier that he offers to share. The film is so colorful, it at times looks like a package of Skittles exploded on the screen. Cute characters, love for brothers and sisters, lots of color, and funny characters are a great way to win over kids. As for parents, there is quite a bit of nostalgic music from the 90's and 00's, and enough Boy Band puns to keep everyone on their toes ... "we're out of sync".
In theaters beginning November 17, 2023.
We first see BroZone and their disastrous stage performance that leads to backstage arguing and a breakup. The band consists of Troll brothers, including Baby Branch, who inexplicably gets deserted when the older brothers insist on going their own way. Time passes and we catch up with (no longer Baby) Branch (Justin Timberlake). He's attending the wedding of friends when it's interrupted by his older brother John Dory (Eric Andre), who explains that brother Floyd (Troye Sivan) has been kidnapped. Through a twist of screenwriting, the only way Floyd can be rescued is by the brothers achieving "perfect harmony" ... their previous failed attempt caused the band's breakup.
Joining the brothers on the trip is the eternally perky Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick), who has long desired a sister of her own (in one of the most obvious foreshadowing moments ever). We follow along on the journey as they reunite with BroZone brothers Spruce (Daveed Diggs) and Clay (Kid Cudi), and Poppy's big surprise of Viva (Camelo Caballo). Things get crazy when the group tracks down Floyd and finds his 'essence' is being stolen by the talentless, entitled, obnoxious siblings, Velvet (Amy Schumer) and Veneer (Anthony Rannells). This prefab brother-sister duo only wants to be famous and see no issue with stealing Floyd's talent.
Some of the film's funniest moments are provided by Velvet and Veneer's assistant Crimp (Zosia Mamet) and Tiny Diamond (Kenan Thompson), the latter of whom absorbs quite a bit of energy from a mysterious pacifier that he offers to share. The film is so colorful, it at times looks like a package of Skittles exploded on the screen. Cute characters, love for brothers and sisters, lots of color, and funny characters are a great way to win over kids. As for parents, there is quite a bit of nostalgic music from the 90's and 00's, and enough Boy Band puns to keep everyone on their toes ... "we're out of sync".
In theaters beginning November 17, 2023.