Troll

​"Troll".

Watched dubbed English version of Norwegian movie "Troll". 

This movie is directed by Roar Uthaug. Written by Espen Aukan, Roar Uthaug. Produced by Espen Horn & others. It stars Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Gard B. Eidsvold, Pål Richard Lunderby, Eric Vorenholt. Cinematography by Jallo Faber. Music by Johannesburg Ringen. Film runs for  1 hour and 41 minutes and was released in 2022. I watched it on 2nd Dec 2022 on Netflix with Aditi.

While blasting Dovre mountains in Norway for a railway line, a catastrophe happens leaving huge humanoid footprints. Further investigation reveals a humanoid creature more than 150 feet high.  Government ropes in Paleontologist Dr. Nora who brings in her semi senile father. Father is convinced that the creature is mythical Troll. No weapon works against him. 

It’s a Norwegian movie based on the myth of Trolls.  Trolls are creatures made of stone and earth. It’s believed that with Christianization of Norway, Trolls became extinct. This movie uses this theme. 

It’s an entertaining movie. The special effects of Troll are good. The secret of Trolls is interesting. The end happens a little too simplistically. The very end of movie has laid foundation of a sequel. Will it come?

Ine Marie plays the Paleontologist. Although she doesn’t look like one, she carries herself well. Mads plays the army officer and looks likes one. Kim plays advisor to the PM. His character appears shallow. 

The speed of Troll is inconsistent. In one scene, the Troll can’t reach chopper because he is slow. In another scene, he chases the heroine at brisk speed.

It’s a different kind of movie than Hollywood. It’sa fresh take. Worth watching. 

Positives: Entertaining. 

Negatives: End of Troll.  

Recommend watching if you like something different.