The film is celebrated for its unique . Reviewers from Rolling Stone and Variety noted the "fuzzy, felted" texture of the characters and environments, which gives the animation a tactile, hand-made feel.
When an exiled Bergen Chef (Christine Baranski) discovers the hidden Troll village and kidnaps Poppy’s friends, Poppy must team up with a reluctant Branch to stage a daring rescue in Bergen Town.
The 2016 film is a vibrant, music-filled adventure from DreamWorks Animation that transforms the iconic tall-haired dolls into a "Day-Glo" cinematic experience. Running for 84 minutes, it tells a high-energy story about the search for true happiness, featuring a star-studded cast and a Grammy-winning soundtrack. Plot Overview: A Quest for Happiness
Produced by Justin Timberlake, the soundtrack is a mix of original songs like the global hit "Can't Stop the Feeling!" and creative covers of classics such as Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors". Critical Perspectives
Along the way, they assist Bridget (Zooey Deschanel), a lonely Bergen scullery maid, in a Cinderella-style romance with King Gristle Jr. to prove that happiness can be found without consuming Trolls. Visual Style and Sound