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The long-awaited sequel may be a bit harsh, but "Troll 2" is a solid and troll-filled film with a sense of adventure and small clichés, writes BT's reviewer.
Troll 2 Review — Roar Uthaug's Sequel Suffers from an Identity Crisis
The nature of sequels in the streaming era is often a double-edged sword. On one hand, the success of an original work guarantees a more robust budget and the freedom to expand the created universe; on the other hand, there’s the algorithmic pressure to make everything “bigger, louder, and faster,” often sacrificing the soul that captivated audiences initially. When Troll landed on Netflix in 2022, I was caught off guard by its grounded and atmo…
‘Troll 2’ Review – Netflix Sequel Doubles Down on Kaiju Action Spectacle
A brief meta exchange between characters praising the almighty sequel in a late scene signals the type of wry self-awareness returning director Roar Uthaug (The Wave, Cold Prey) and writer Espen Aukan employ in Troll 2. Their follow-up to the 2022 Netflix Kaiju film mostly leaves its MonsterVerse formula behind in favor of an Indiana Jones-style romp across Norway, with an expanded mythology and double the trolls. The core crux of Troll 2’s jötu…
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