Do you like upbeat songs and movies? If so, the movie Trolls may be one for you. If not, steer clear.

Trolls, released on November 4, is an animated film from DreamWorks featuring the voices of Justin Timberlake and Anna Kendrick.  DreamWorks offers the following synopsis: “After the Bergens invade Troll Village, Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born and the overly-cautious Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. The mission is full of adventures, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.”

The soundtrack of the movie Trolls, produced by Justin Timberlake, includes five original songs created specifically for the film plus some older classics that were meant to honor the history of the Trolls dolls, on which the movie is based.  All of the songs embody the upbeat and happy spirit of the characters from the movie.

Songs included on the soundtrack are…

• “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING” by Justin Timberlake
• “Move your Feet” by Junior Senior
• “September” by Maurice White
• “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice
• “Cherry Bomb” by Joan Jett
• “The Sound of Silence” by Paul Simon
• “Get Back Up Again” by Benj Pasek
• “Hello” by Lionel Richie
• “Total Eclipse of the Heart” by Jim Steinman
• “Theme From A Summer Place” by Max Steiner
• “They Don’t Know” by Justin Timberlake, Savan Kotecha and Ilya Salmanzadeh
• “True Colors” by Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg
• “What U Workin’ With” by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson and Ilya Salmanzadeh
• “Hair Up” by Justin Timberlake, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, Shellback and Oscar Holter
• “Mixed” by Serban Ghenea
• “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer, Pete Bellotte and Giorgio Moroder
• “I’m Coming Out” by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards
• “Mo’ Money, Mo, Problems” by Sean Combs, The Notorious B.I.G. , Mason Betha, Stevie J Nile Rodgers, and Bernard Edwards

The song “CAN’T  STOP THE FEELING” by Justin Timberlake, one of the five songs created just for the movie, sets the mood for the remainder of the soundtrack. It is upbeat and very energetic, and its repetitive chorus makes it catchy. The song debuted number one on the Billboard Top 100 list this summer.

The song “Ice Ice Baby” by Vanilla Ice is an upbeat song with a strong and unmistakable bass beat that might urge moviegoers to get up and move. Though released in 1991, the song’s fun vibe and confident rap lyrics make it appealing to today’s audience.

The song “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer, Pete Bellotte and Giorgio Moroder does not stand out as a favorite. Released in 1977, the song is very repetitive, and the high-pitched voices become annoying. The predictable lyrics say the same thing over and over, and the back-beat never changes.

While the 1986 song “True Colors” by Cyndi Lauper may seem out of place since it is slower, it fits with the film’s positive message. Its meaning is timeless and appeals to audiences decades after its release.

Overall, the soundtrack effectively suits the film’s energy and vibe and fills the movie with catchy tunes—both old and new.  But because of the presence of mostly older songs, the album as a whole does not seem to be worth the purchase or download for those who enjoy more modern music.