Troll Bridge Review

Troll Bridge Review

Troll Bridge, directed by Daniel Knight, is an adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s short fantasy story of the same name and is set in the fictional Discworld.  It is a character driven narrative that features the famed Cohen the Barbarian, who has appeared in a number of other Discworld stories, on his quest to defeat a troll in battle, though not all goes quite as expected. 

The blending of live action and computer generated effects are well done.  Backdrops and bridge towers look almost photorealistic, and the appearance of the troll is somewhat charming - not too horrific but not too goofy either.

The scenery showcased in the beautiful establishing shots evokes Middle Earth as seen in Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, from mountain ranges to the large stone bridge itself, it truly is a spectacle.  This connection is appropriate, especially given that the story was originally published in 1992 as part of a collection entitled After the King: Stories in Honour of J. R. R. Tolkien.  

Troll Bridge is an amusing, well made short film, with satirical dialogue and fun characters that should please more than just fans of the source material and fantasy enthusiasts.