Trolls: It's All About the Cupcakes and Rainbows

So my husband and I were the creepy couple, childless and at a PG movie.  Judge all you want.  This was partly due to the fact we have seen everything else, but also because I heard so many who liked it which includes many adults.  It helps that one of my favorite actress/singers Anna Kendrick was the voice of the lead character and Justin Timberlake didn't hurt the situation.  So here we were on a Tuesday night, seeing a kids movie and I have to be honest- it was adorable!

The trolls are known for their dancing, singing, hugs and most importantly- happiness!  This happiness is so well known that the dreaded Bergens, whom happen to be the saddest creatures on the planet, need to eat the trolls in order to obtain that happiness. The trolls managed to escape this doom many years ago and have been living a life of bliss since.  One troll, Branch, hasn't forgotten how terrible the Bergens are so tends to keep to himself and prepare for the inevitable return of this sad, troll-eating enemy.  The other trolls, including the happiest troll ever born by the name of Poppy (Kendrick), don't pay too much attention to Branch and continue living their happy-go-lucky lives.  Unfortunately, Branch is right and the Bergens return with vengeance.   It is up to Poppy and Branch to work together and save their fellow Trolls from the Bergens' stomaches before it's too late.

This movie was just about the peppiest kid film I have seen in awhile.  I'd say it's a close comparison to The Lego Movie out a few years back (Everything is Awesome!).  The songs will for sure keep your feet tapping and I have to say it took a lot of self-control to keep from singing along.  The message was perfect for kids and adults which showed the importance of striving for happiness even during the darkest times and how we all have to find our happiness from within.  Yes it sounds cheesy to you cynics, but I dare you not to see this and feel a little bit peppier than before.  I definitely think kids as young as 4 will like it.  The music and characters were very engaging and nothing was scary or inappropriate.  Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 74% and IMDB a 6.7/10.  As far as kids films go, I would give it an 8/10.  It was the perfect message, length, and had some awesome tunes! A fun loving movie for you, your kiddos, or those of you like my husband and I who will see just about anything.