I would rate the film an 8, it tended to repeat itself a lot and sometimes tried to be too self aware, but still had a great story and great action. However they throw all of this away with one of the worst endings in a movie I think I have ever seen, the ending alone was the soul reason I gave this movie a 6.
81 Reviews
The ending can make or break a movie
SleepingMorpheus21 July 2021
Much like the wizards TV series before, a lot of things happen in short amount of time, this time even quicker. The pace of the movie is non-stop with not so much of a build up. All of it culminating to a gutsy ending that might not sit well with all.
That being said, this movie's production is top notch, best as ever been animation and brilliant voice acting. The relationships, the humor, the romance, the dramatic scenes, and the jokes from previous installments are all there. And film does provide us with so many satisfying moments and a beautiful message that how it ends does not take away much from the prior story. All in all, this is a great send off of the franchise (for now).
That being said, this movie's production is top notch, best as ever been animation and brilliant voice acting. The relationships, the humor, the romance, the dramatic scenes, and the jokes from previous installments are all there. And film does provide us with so many satisfying moments and a beautiful message that how it ends does not take away much from the prior story. All in all, this is a great send off of the franchise (for now).
Very very good untill the ending
guyn-0084021 July 2021
Don't get me wrong the movie was amazing, good action, very emotional and I loved it. But if u are a fan of the whole series like me, u will get disappointed by the ending a little bit. Anyways i recommend it, watch it!!!
Skip the ending....
sisubalan22 July 2022
Rushed but still loving it except for the awful ending when it was giving hint that everything happened in the past were changed/rebooted, giving me an interpretation of wasting time of watching it since the beginning. Just skip the ending.
Poor ending....
allenfitch-2519931 January 2023
I enjoyed the first series withe my son. This was a solid movie until the end. I felt it cheapened the series as a whole and was a poor way to "fix" things. All that came before is naught.....shame on the writers. It should have ended as it was. All the development, the storylines, everything that was accomplished is now gone. Toby in no way would be able to take the mantle from Jim. The dynamic created in the original series should have been kept intact. I will continue to view the original and subsequent additions with my son as he enjoys it greatly but this movie was a huge letdown. Long Live The original theme and cast.
incredible
vitorkrause21 July 2021
Avengers assemble
SnoopyStyle31 July 2021
Nari is captured by the other members of the Arcane Order. They reawakened the primordial Titans. The gang of heroes reunite to battle them.
This follows the series; Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, and Wizards. This is essentially the Avengers of these shows. I've only seen the Trollhunters series so far. I get the basics of everybody after the brief introduction. The movie itself is action, action, action, repeat. The story telling style is rather simplistic. It's overstuffed. It does look good and I always like the Guillermo del Toro style. This movie does do one thing. I'm more compelled to watch the two other series. The ending could be a problem. I'm not sold on it. I would hate to re-do everything.
This follows the series; Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia, 3Below: Tales of Arcadia, and Wizards. This is essentially the Avengers of these shows. I've only seen the Trollhunters series so far. I get the basics of everybody after the brief introduction. The movie itself is action, action, action, repeat. The story telling style is rather simplistic. It's overstuffed. It does look good and I always like the Guillermo del Toro style. This movie does do one thing. I'm more compelled to watch the two other series. The ending could be a problem. I'm not sold on it. I would hate to re-do everything.
Bad writers, BAD!
abbeley29 July 2021
I fell in LOVE with Trollhunters the moment I first saw it. I enjoyed 3 Below, not as much, but still.
And though it was rushed, really loved Wizards.
When I found out they would be bringing all of these wonderful worlds together, I was ecstatic!
Unfortunately... stunning visuals, loveable characters (voiced by talented actors) and years of loyalty, couldn't help this movie. Without spoiling it, I will say (in my opinion), the characters felt like a side bar to an otherwise oddly irrelevant, misplaced story. The odd pacing and weirdly underwhelming dialog made things worse.
Then... there is... the ending... ooooh, that ending. It made me feel let down as a fan of the franchise, like everything I knew and loved about it was irrelevant.
I know this was intended to wrap up the Arcadia series but for the sake of its former glory, I hope they take some time to fix this mistake.
And though it was rushed, really loved Wizards.
When I found out they would be bringing all of these wonderful worlds together, I was ecstatic!
Unfortunately... stunning visuals, loveable characters (voiced by talented actors) and years of loyalty, couldn't help this movie. Without spoiling it, I will say (in my opinion), the characters felt like a side bar to an otherwise oddly irrelevant, misplaced story. The odd pacing and weirdly underwhelming dialog made things worse.
Then... there is... the ending... ooooh, that ending. It made me feel let down as a fan of the franchise, like everything I knew and loved about it was irrelevant.
I know this was intended to wrap up the Arcadia series but for the sake of its former glory, I hope they take some time to fix this mistake.
The Ending Is Just Bloody Awful Though I See Why They Did It!
silicontourist14 September 2021
The entire 'TROLLHUNTERS' TV series saga was just a pure masterpiece of animation genius. This film, as far as I am concerned, is in exactly the same vein; even though the portrayed ending was utter stupidity. If you think of the film as the series was about, then it should have been a happy ever after closure to the whole saga. But! I think the ending, as was given, was meant in some way to leave it open to a possible reboot in a few plus years with a brand new scenario etc.
To be honest though there is not one single fan of the series that will/would entertain the thought of Toby, remotely being capable of being a protector warrior of the Trolls and Human worlds. He is just far too overweight, has no stamina, can hardly move and he is the classic wannabee superhero that is totally too timid! For 3 seasons his character was written and designed, deliberately I might add, to be the hero's sidekick...and only a sidekick role!
I feel a lot of reviewers are being too harsh (and petty in some cases) about the whole film just because they hated the ending. Its true that the ending sucks and we all know it but, I for one am not going to slag what was a totally fun film.
A great film treat for children/family's to have a fun time together!
To be honest though there is not one single fan of the series that will/would entertain the thought of Toby, remotely being capable of being a protector warrior of the Trolls and Human worlds. He is just far too overweight, has no stamina, can hardly move and he is the classic wannabee superhero that is totally too timid! For 3 seasons his character was written and designed, deliberately I might add, to be the hero's sidekick...and only a sidekick role!
I feel a lot of reviewers are being too harsh (and petty in some cases) about the whole film just because they hated the ending. Its true that the ending sucks and we all know it but, I for one am not going to slag what was a totally fun film.
A great film treat for children/family's to have a fun time together!
Ending was bad.
aabhasb21 July 2021
Ending ruins film & franchise
emmamills-2086224 April 2023
Great film coming off the back of three amazing series's that all link together but the ending of the film ruins it all, I am talking about the time travel bit. My rating is for the majority of the film and discounts the last couple of minutes of the film. If I was rating the entire film I would give it 2 out of 10 that's how much the ending ruins this film. Other than that there was enough story in this film for it to of had its own series rather than being condensed into a film. The film itself is exciting, dramatic and funny. Lots of surprises and shocks and full of heart. The art work is wonderful. The voice actors do a great job.
If not for that ending
nuffsaid-635711 August 2021
Was a fun movie and a nice way to see the characters off until the last 10mins which not only undermined what they had scarified but just was a lazy ending. They really wanted the full circle thing. Such a sad thing for what was a great series.
Huge Disappointment.
Engerek0125 July 2021
I watched all TV series before that and adored them all. Maybe my disappointment is partially because of my high expectations. However, if I'd describe the movie with 1 word, I'd say bland.
The animations are great but the story and writing are horrible. Scenes, events and emotions are all forced and usually feel unnatural.
And the ending didn't make any sense. It not only ruined this movie, but ruined the entire saga and all shows.
The animations are great but the story and writing are horrible. Scenes, events and emotions are all forced and usually feel unnatural.
And the ending didn't make any sense. It not only ruined this movie, but ruined the entire saga and all shows.
WHY CHOOSE THAT END !!!
johngiotopoulos16 August 2021
You build the characters the story and everything just to say ; oh that never happend in that timeline! Like come on! When I realised that he is going back in time i thought like 5-10 days or before the rise of the titans,BUT he did go ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE BEGINNING!!!! WHHYY???? Go back a few days take the bloody stone and FINISH it already before everyone dies. You dont know if in the other timeline they all live. Is just a swap of characters! The ending was very disappointed... . If i could go back in time i would change the writers mind!
Ended with a twist but in the best way
maymckay21 July 2021
The best stories value sacrifice, and trollhunters delivered. While I don't love all the spin-offs the trollhunter arc kept its strength and I think it will cement itself as one of the better animated series of the 2000's. Strong cast, good story telling, I think they should have stuck to playing to an older audience, rather then still appealing to the youngest generation. Great show. Think I'll have to go back and watch the original series all over again.
WHY?! DEAR GOD, WHY?!
litvids17 August 2021
I have given all three series 10/10. The entire Tales of Arcadia trilogy is the best kids show since Avatar...You had a masterpiece and you chose to ruin it with a nonsensical ending. We already saw why Jim HAD to find the amulet in S2!
Please come out with a new series that undoes this movie's ending!
Please come out with a new series that undoes this movie's ending!
As everyone says, the end stops this being nearly perfect.
antj99930 July 2021
The animation is superb. The acting and storyline is superb. The rounding up of the Arcadia is superb. There's a decent ending right there and then there's another 5 minutes after it thay doesn't need to be there and felt totally unnecessary.
really why ?
emadikoocheck23 July 2021
The closure on this franchise was forced
steefan-9222 July 2021
I am very disappointed. In terms of production value it's on par of the entire saga, however, you can't help but notice that entire movie is just sequence of rushed arcs.
What's more, the pacing itself doesn't give you time to even get the feel of the events that unfold that are supposed to have heavy emotional impact - and why is that downer? Because they are all around the character all of us either grown to love or hate.
*The way they handled is like you wipe a stain from the table as an after thought. It simply isn't given it's own time window to develop and have a desired impact
The story itself is mediocre and the way it is trying to conclude and tie the entire saga is clumsy attempt at the best. Not that there weren't some neat moments and things... but
But the problem is, and I believe I am not only one, through the entire movie due to everything moving in a blur, I was emotionally distant and at certain points very bored.
And to add to all of what I mentioned, they have introduced new concepts that would be meaningful if they were developed over the course of sequels rather than just hack them into less than 2 hours movie track.
The ace though,, is the ending. If I already found so much to dislike before I even got to the ending (for which I hoped it would conclude in satisfactory way saga), it didn't fail to disappoint me how much worse the movie can get.
All in all, this is what we get and there is no way around it, alas I am under the strong impression that this movie doesn't do the justice to the saga and came out as rushed mixed bag of unfinished concepts and makeshift ending.
What's more, the pacing itself doesn't give you time to even get the feel of the events that unfold that are supposed to have heavy emotional impact - and why is that downer? Because they are all around the character all of us either grown to love or hate.
*The way they handled is like you wipe a stain from the table as an after thought. It simply isn't given it's own time window to develop and have a desired impact
The story itself is mediocre and the way it is trying to conclude and tie the entire saga is clumsy attempt at the best. Not that there weren't some neat moments and things... but
But the problem is, and I believe I am not only one, through the entire movie due to everything moving in a blur, I was emotionally distant and at certain points very bored.
And to add to all of what I mentioned, they have introduced new concepts that would be meaningful if they were developed over the course of sequels rather than just hack them into less than 2 hours movie track.
The ace though,, is the ending. If I already found so much to dislike before I even got to the ending (for which I hoped it would conclude in satisfactory way saga), it didn't fail to disappoint me how much worse the movie can get.
All in all, this is what we get and there is no way around it, alas I am under the strong impression that this movie doesn't do the justice to the saga and came out as rushed mixed bag of unfinished concepts and makeshift ending.
Fantastic until the very end
katrinasimpson6 August 2021
Bloody loved it right up until the very end. What a way to ruin such a good movie and in part the series! It was the equivalent of at the end of a book writing 'and then he woke up' but worse. Watch the 3 TV series all based before this movie they are fantastic but when it comes to this movie stop watching at 1:35:15. Your life will be better for it.
Intense but confusing fun
briancham199420 November 2021
I've never seen the TV series that this movie was based on, so the only backstory I know is the short introductory sequence at the beginning. This was rather overwhelming as well as the dizzying array of characters who show up throughout the film, but I got the gist of what's going on. The story itself is simple enough, as a team of witches are trying to destroy the world and some other fantasy/science fiction heroes are trying to stop them. The visual imagination and character designs in this film are top-notch, and I'd expect nothing less from Del Toro. Like its obvious Avengers inspiration, the film is full of intense action scenes (the most memorable being the ice titan vs. The nature titan) punctuated by short moments of comedy (the most memorable being Steve impregnated with seven alien babies). It succeeded quite well at this goal, with very imaginative, intense and colourful scenes that propelled at a brisk pace.
Not Perfect, but amazing!!!
k_munin8 August 2021
Although the ending is a very controversial moment, in general, the film does not lag behind the serieses that it is ends. This is the outcome of all the tales of Arcadia. The creators had an epic, emotional and interesting endgame. This is amazing!!! The question of the ending remains open, and this gives scope for future creativity.
Cringe
DinWilliam29 July 2021
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