Mountains will move|Dec. 01, 2022|103 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Adventure;Fantasy
Description: “Troll,” a 2022 Norwegian-American monster film directed by Roar Uthaug, co-written with Espen Aukan, features a cast including Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Gard B. Eidsvold, Pål Richard Lunderby, and Eric Vorenholt. Set for a December 1, 2022, release on Netflix, the movie follows a group of unlikely heroes who must unite to stop an ancient troll awakened in the Norwegian mountains from causing widespread destruction.
Inspired by the success of Legendary Entertainment’s MonsterVerse, which has popularized giant creature films in the West, “Troll” aims to deliver thrilling spectacle. The film showcases impressive visual effects, particularly in bringing its titular monster to life, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre. However, it struggles with familiar tropes, focusing heavily on its human characters and following a predictable storyline.
Directed by Uthaug, known for the 2018 “Tomb Raider” reboot, “Troll” is set in modern-day Norway, where a mythical creature emerges from the mountains, threatening to obliterate everything in its path. The narrative unfolds in a traditional manner, with humans first attempting to comprehend the threat before resorting to desperate measures to stop it. While “Troll” stays true to the conventions of classic monster films like “Godzilla,” it offers little innovation, retreading familiar ground without introducing fresh elements.
Cast director: Roar Uthaug
Cast actor: Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim S. Falck-Jørgensen, Mads Sjøgård Pettersen, Gard B. Eidsvold, Anneke von der Lippe, Fridtjov Såheim, Dennis Storhøi, Karoline Viktoria Sletteng Garvang, Yusuf Toosh Ibra, Bjarne Hjelde
Original name: Troll