"Trolls Band Together": The 'Trolls' franchise keeps the music alive in sequel
DreamWorks initially released «Trolls,» it wasn't necessarily perceived as the launch of a musical series. The computer-animated feature, although featuring a glittering soundtrack and the voice of Justin Timberlake as the grumpy Branch, didn't immediately signal the franchise's musical aspirations.
It wasn't until "Trolls World Tour," released directly to streaming during the pandemic, that the series fully embraced its musical identity. Now, the «Trolls» saga delves into Branch's backstory, revealing his younger days as part of a boy band named BroZone in the energetic sequel, "Trolls Band Together."
In this latest installment, Branch's hidden past is unraveled as we learn about his younger years when he performed in arena concerts with his older brothers as «Baby B.» His older siblings, Floyd (Troye Sivan), Spruce (Daveed Diggs), Clay (Kid Cudi), and John Dory (Eric André), were part of the boy band BroZone, a revelation that comes as a surprise to Branch's girlfriend, Queen Poppy (Anna Kendrick), who is a devoted BroZone fan herself.
The film introduces an array of humor, including tongue-in-cheek references to early-2000s music and hairstyles, with Timberlake's involvement adding to the fun.
In «Trolls Band Together,» the sensitive member of BroZone, Floyd, is captured by Velvet and Veneer, a brother-sister singing duo from Mount Rageous, who are determined to extract trolls' musical talent to elevate their own stardom. These over-the-top characters, characterized by their tall, flexible stature, stringy green hair, and comically exaggerated eyes, represent a caricature of fame-seeking individuals who seek shortcuts to success.
This fun-filled animation sequel explores the plot involving Floyd's imprisonment in a
