Trolls Band Together (2023)

The critic calls it the best of the three Trolls films, praising its irresistible charm, sweet tone without excess sugar, terrific voice talent, music, and varied animation styles that enhance the story and sense of adventure.

The critic praises the film's embrace of silliness, trippy and creative animation sequences, self-deprecating humor, and fun party-like structure as a step up from the previous sequel.

The review describes it as an entertaining boy band fever dream that reunites 'N Sync, noting strong animation and clever, funny moments despite frenetic pacing and visual stimuli.

The critic finds the third Trolls film loopier than before, with a plot serving mainly as an excuse for boyband gags and glittery oddness. They single out the surreal wedding scene with helium-balloon dress and roller skates as a highlight of its candyfloss-coloured weirdness.

The critic views the film as a standard-issue sequel that pads a thin storyline with garish animated interludes and musical breaks, making it hard to invest in the characters or plot. It serves as a bright-eyed time-passer for young children but offers slim pickings in laughs, emotion or memorable images for anyone older.

The review notes that while the plot trudges, the animation remains inventive and textured with everyday childhood materials. It positions the film as middle-of-the-road compared to more ambitious 2023 animation releases.

The critic finds the film annoying and one-note due to its relentless cheeriness and stale, safe approach despite some fun gags and great voice performances. They single out the gorgeously textured animation and design experimentation for praise amid the overall weightless and predictable plot.

The multicoloured musical maestros return for this third – and sadly least engaging – film in the franchise. The script has some amusing lines and musical numbers entertain, but the glitter-covered narrative is all sparkle and no substance.

The critic finds the third installment an unnecessary threequel overloaded with groan-worthy boy-band puns and one-liners. The pop soundtrack and vibrant animation receive some acknowledgment, but the perfunctory story and high-pitched musical numbers fail to recapture the charm of the first film.

The critic finds the film a cute psychedelic pop satire that successfully explores boy-band nostalgia through its story and soundtrack. They single out the film's anarchic playfulness and robust ensemble cast as its winning formula.

The review concludes that the animated franchise has run its course, feeling like a retread of previous entries with less humor and quality. It singles out the unique animation styles and the charming 90s boy band medley for praise.

The critic finds the film merely fine and inoffensive family fare, with a flimsy story and hectic tone that makes it hard to care about the characters. They single out the new NSYNC songs for mild praise while criticizing the unappealing villains and lackluster execution overall.

The critic finds the self-effacing boy band nonsense fun enough, providing enjoyable moments for repeat viewers. The soundtrack, especially the new NSYNC song, and the playful references to boy band tropes are highlighted positively.