Don't sit down to watch this expecting depth, novelty or innovation. What you will get, though, is a fun way to pass a rainy Saturday afternoon.
The effects are good and carry the story well. The troll is very well crafted and manages to out-act many of the human performers. Managing to pull off a huge troll without making it look absurd was a pretty impressive piece of animation. Comes near to the pathos of the original King Kong.
I like that it doesn't take itself too seriously and manages to do it without needing to go down the path of snarky wisecracking so beloved of Hollywood monster and superhero films. Nothing wrong with that in it's place but it's nice to see that the levity can be achieved in other ways.
Yes, it has more cracks in its plot than the troll has in its skin. No, it won't make your top ten of all time. You should give it a try, though. It's good fun.
The effects are good and carry the story well. The troll is very well crafted and manages to out-act many of the human performers. Managing to pull off a huge troll without making it look absurd was a pretty impressive piece of animation. Comes near to the pathos of the original King Kong.
I like that it doesn't take itself too seriously and manages to do it without needing to go down the path of snarky wisecracking so beloved of Hollywood monster and superhero films. Nothing wrong with that in it's place but it's nice to see that the levity can be achieved in other ways.
Yes, it has more cracks in its plot than the troll has in its skin. No, it won't make your top ten of all time. You should give it a try, though. It's good fun.