TROLLS WORLD TOUR

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TROLLS WORLD TOUR movie posterNow queen of the Pop Trolls, Poppy (the voice of Anna Kendrick) learns of five other Troll tribes devoted to different types of music: Classical, Country, Funk, Rock and Techno. Determined to unite the groups, she sets out with best friend Branch (voiced by Justin Timberlake) and tag-along Biggie (the voice of James Corden) on a musical quest. Unknown to her, Queen Barb (voiced by Rachel Bloom) seeks to make Rock rule.

Trippy and tuneful, this high-energy sequel is just as much fun as the 2016 original. Once again, it's mostly for kids. Aside from the music and
a few sight gags, adults will be bored silly. Directors Walt Dohrn, who co-directed the first adventure, and David P. Smith keep things bright and breezy - with a minimum of danger for the little ones. The story by Jonathan Aibel and Glenn Berger (with screenplay help from Maya Forbes, Elizabeth Tippet and Wallace Wolodarsky) is simple, but filled with snappy dialogue. A message about getting along is delivered within dazzling hypnotic colors. The terrific voice cast, led by Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake, handles the tunes with ease. None of the new songs (including SZA and Timberlake's "The Other Side") are as memorable as "Can't Stop the Feeling!", but there's more of a variety this time around. Kelly Clarkson, George Clinton, Mary J. Blige, Anderson .Paak and Ozzy Osbourne (hilarious as Queen Barb's father) are among the varied vocalists. Sam Rockwell can be heard as Hickory, a suspicious Country Troll. While not for everyone, this melodic journey moves along at a brisk pace. "Trolls World Tour" gleefully dances to the beat of different drums. (3/5 CAMS)

Rated PG (for some mild rude humor)
Running Time: 91 minutes

Streaming VOD on April 10, 2020.



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