The characters of Trolls are engaging, due mostly to the extremely talented cast. The odd couple Kendrick-Timberlake duo is pitch perfect, and Zooey Deschanel as the marginalized Bergen Bridgit, shines in an unforgettable voice performance. The comedy is mostly clever and not too silly for adults. The integration of music with the story is delightful, utilizing both familiar and original songs throughout the film ( it certainly doesn’t hurt that the movie's signature song, Timberlake's own Can't Stop the Feeling, has been tearing up the charts this summer) . The full throttle attitude of rainbows and happiness, juxtaposed with all the the things trying to eat the Trolls, makes for some hilarious moments. The cinematography is radiant, gorgeous and so painstakingly tactile you would swear that it actually exists outside the animators' laptops. The film's message is unusual ( for a kids' movie) and inspiring.
