Troop Zero is a feel-good movie. It's quick, forgettable, and fluffy, but you'll end up with a smile on your face. The soundtrack was an unexpected bonus. The child actors were all amazing; their performances were quite astounding.
The plot was creative, if a bit unrealistic. Yes, the golden record did exist, but the idea of a girl scout-esque troop competition to get on it seems too small for such a big world event. Christmas, however, manages to make the audience see the world through a child's eyes. This movie feels more like a character piece rather than a plot driven-film.
The main issue I see is how over-the-top and cliche each of the troop members were. For the most part, the film feels extremely realistic, but the trope-y misfits kind of pull the watcher out of the illusion. The other problem was the number of loose ends. In trying to give each character a motive, we receive bits of backstory which are never addressed again. Almost none of the characters change at all throughout the film.
Troop Zero is by no means a perfect film, but the energy and excitement, along with the '77 Georgia setting, will put you in a good mood.
The plot was creative, if a bit unrealistic. Yes, the golden record did exist, but the idea of a girl scout-esque troop competition to get on it seems too small for such a big world event. Christmas, however, manages to make the audience see the world through a child's eyes. This movie feels more like a character piece rather than a plot driven-film.
The main issue I see is how over-the-top and cliche each of the troop members were. For the most part, the film feels extremely realistic, but the trope-y misfits kind of pull the watcher out of the illusion. The other problem was the number of loose ends. In trying to give each character a motive, we receive bits of backstory which are never addressed again. Almost none of the characters change at all throughout the film.
Troop Zero is by no means a perfect film, but the energy and excitement, along with the '77 Georgia setting, will put you in a good mood.