Trolls (2016)

Trolls poster

Trolls (2016)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Progressive

Primary

The film subtly critiques the pursuit of happiness through external consumption and exploitation, instead championing internal joy, communal well-being, and empathy, which aligns with progressive values.

The film features a diverse ensemble voice cast for its non-human characters, contributing to a general sense of inclusivity without explicitly re-casting traditionally human roles. The narrative centers on universal themes of happiness and community, and does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional human identities.

Secondary

The animated film 'Trolls' does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes. The narrative focuses on friendship, happiness, and adventure, without engaging with queer identity in any capacity, resulting in a net impact of N/A.

The film "Trolls" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the Trolls' quest for happiness and their interactions with the Bergens, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The film features female characters like Poppy and Bridget, but their roles in conflict are primarily focused on evasion, problem-solving, or group efforts. There are no scenes depicting a female character individually defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.

The film "Trolls" (2016) introduces its own set of named characters and their genders. There are no instances where a character, previously established with a specific gender in source material or prior installments, is portrayed with a different gender in this movie.

The film 'Trolls' features fantastical creatures (trolls and Bergens) that do not have an established human racial identity in their source material (the troll dolls). The concept of a 'race swap' does not apply to these non-human characters.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.4
The Movie Database logo
6.6

Critic Ratings

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7.6
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5.5

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