I put this movie on expecting a typical, bad, critter-horror, like Rumpelstiltskin or Leprechaun. Instead, I found myself drawn into a high fantasy/faerie world with a great story. There were many memorable scenes - two of which now fall under my 'all-time favorite scenes' list, including a musical number activated by Phil Fondacoro's "elf" character's recitation of the poem The Faerie Queene - complete with a troll choir and a magical singing mushroom (the most adorable character in the film). And the troll characters were more than just evil, mindless antagonists. I loved the touches of depth and history.The faerie world scenes looked wonderful considering the low budget, and the real world scenes take place in an apartment complex with a must-see cast. Sonny Bono, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Moriarty, are a few of the eccentric apartment dwellers that top off the film's kooky, 80s brilliance. Furthermore, unlike many child actors who tend to annoy me in these types of starring roles, I was sold by Jenny Beck's performance.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film from start to finish; there is no doubt that some real heart and creativity were poured into it. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about Troll 2.
