I found *Trolls* to be surprisingly good, actually enjoyable. Before seeing it, my knowledge was limited to those classic troll dolls—mostly just that one pink-haired guy comes to mind—so I didn’t expect a movie about them to make much of an impression. However, it turned out to be pretty entertaining and amusing. The film moves along quickly, and the music is really well done; every song seems perfectly matched t…

This movie brought back memories of those old toys where Play-Doh would squirt out the top like hair—it felt very much designed to sell merchandise and fast food. The story follows a group of peaceful Trolls who have to leave their home when the Bergen show up, planning to eat them as part of a "trollstice" celebration. “King Peppy” and his relentlessly cheerful daughter, “Poppy,” guide their people to safety, but an…

The movie centers on revealing the reality behind some false ideas. It’s a worthwhile picture, even if initial impressions might suggest otherwise. I found it enjoyable, and that's saying something coming from an adult man who isn't married. It seems geared more toward very young children. The film draws its inspiration from well-known dolls; typically, a movie is released to then promote related merchandise, but …