Troll movie review

MOVIE TITLE: Troll

This fun Norwegian movie is a welcome addition to the kiju “monster” movie is now available exclusively on Netflix.

RATING: TV-14

LENGTH: 1 hour 41 minutes

MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: B

IN A NUTSHELL:

Deep inside the mountain of Dovre, Norway, something gigantic awakens after being trapped for a thousand years. Destroying everything in its path, the creature is fast approaching the capital of Norway, with city-dweller struggling to stop something they thought existed only in Norwegian folklore.

The adventure drama was written and directed by Roar Uthaug with writing help from Espen Aukan.

THINGS I LIKED:

Netflix does a great job of exposing audiences to work created by directors and actors from around the world. I love that.
It’s really fun to learn Norwegian lore about trolls.
For fans of the famous “Wilhelm Scream”, you’ll get a kick out of hearing it at the 47:13 mark.
Most Americans won’t recognize any of these actors. I’m always happy to discover new actors around the globe.
Some of the special effects are pretty good.
It’s really fun to “travel” to Norway and see the beautiful countryside. I would love to have seen even more shots of the gorgeous fjords and landscapes.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

I would have liked to see more trolls than just one.
Some of the plot points are pretty weak.
The dialogue is paper-thin and uninspired.
The father/daughter relationship adds an emotional level to the story, yet most viewers are saying they just wanted more action with the troll.
You can definitely see their attempt to include elements that make Hollywood monster movies so successful. Sometimes it works here, sometimes it doesn’t.
I would love to have seen a scene that featured the rock climbers seeing the face of the troll, like it is featured on the Netflix ad.