Last year, there was “Strange Magic,” which welcomed audiences into a fantasy realm populated with magical creatures who communicated through jukebox musical hits. Now there’s “Trolls,” which is basically the same movie, only with more adorable protagonists, a more marketable soundtrack, and a famous brand to exploit for its debut feature. Thankfully for “Trolls,” nobody saw “Strange Magic,” giving the new release an opportunity to impress with its attempt to create a cinematic world for a toy that’s been around since 1959. Keeping to the basics of animated endeavors, the film doesn’t color outside the lines, delivering big songs and heart for family audiences, but not much originality. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com

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