A gigantic beast awakens once again in the Norwegian mountains, throwing the country into chaos. On December 1, Troll 2 premiered on Netflix, the sequel to the most popular non-English Netflix film ever. The film performs strongly on Netflix, achieving the number 1 spot as the most viewed film in 81 countries.

Netflix consciously opts to simply title the sequel Troll 2, without a subtitle or extra addition. The new film reunites director Roar Uthaug and screenwriter Espen Aukan, along with cast members Ine Marie Wilmann, Kim Falck, and Mads Sjogard Pettersen. According to the creators, the new film is bigger, funnier, and more adventurous than the original.

Great Danger In Norway

In the sequel, a new troll awakens, leading to destruction throughout the country. Nora, Andreas, and Captain Kris unite once again to stop the creature. They receive help from new allies and must delve into Norwegian history to understand the threat. The mission is their most dangerous yet, as the clock ticks and the devastation spreads.

Actress Wilmann describes returning to the Troll universe as "an honorable challenge", while director Uthaug promises the audience a "troll spectacle of unprecedented scale".

A Legacy Of Chaos

The name Troll 2 carries weight. The same name was once given to a cult flop that is now known as 'the worst movie of all time.' In 1990, a film with that title was released, which despite (or thanks to) its poor production values, grew into a cult classic. That film had no connection to its predecessor, contained no trolls, and was made by an Italian crew that barely spoke English. The bizarre dialogues, minimal budget, and incomprehensible plot earned it a unique place in film history.



The fascination with that version of Troll 2 even led to the documentary Best Worst Movie, in which lead actor Michael Paul Stephenson looks back at the production process and the unexpected cult status of the project.

Serious Sequel, Ironic Legacy

The Netflix version of Troll 2 disregards the irony of the name and opts for a serious sequel to an international success. The combination of spectacular CGI, Norwegian folklore, and a renewed sense of threat is intended to attract a new audience, while fans of the original return for more.

A secret Santa turns up the heat on Netflix in the new Netflix film My Secret Santa. The cast includes names that many viewers will recognize from TV series. The comedy is currently in the number 1 spot on Netflix Top 10s worldwide.

My Secret Santa is directed by Mike Rohl. Netflix describes the film with words like "Charming, Feel-good" and "Comedy". The leading roles are played by Alexandra Breckenridge, Ryan Eggold, and Tia Mowry, with supporting roles from others including Madison MacIsaac and Diana Maria Riva.

Reception

At Rotten Tomatoes, there are currently three reviews available, and all of them are "fresh." On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.1 based on 447 votes. So is it good? Probably mostly an entertaining snack for fans.

The lead actors form a charming couple with undeniable chemistry. However, the film fails to rise above the predictable script despite Rohl's oeuvre of Christmas films and the charisma of the lead actors, says Emedo Ashibeze from Screen Rant.

Now On Netflix

If you want to watch My Secret Santa, the film is now available on Netflix.



The synopsis: A single mother looking for work decides to disguise herself as a man to take on the role of seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. When she develops feelings for the hotel manager, complications arise that put her new job and her secret under pressure.

The long-awaited 4K version of Mad Men has been available on HBO Max since Monday, but the renewed debut is not without its flaws. Fans quickly discovered that an unedited version of the series was mistakenly uploaded, revealing crew members and technical equipment that are typically kept behind the scenes. Studio Lionsgate has confirmed that a corrected version will be available soon.

On social media, viewers shared footage from a scene in the episode Red in the Face (season 1), where a crew member is seen pumping fake smoke into the shot while actor John Slattery portrays his character Roger Sterling. There have also been reports of incorrect episode titles, although these have since been corrected.

Error In Delivery To HBO Max

According to those involved in the production, the wrong versions of the episodes were mistakenly delivered to HBO Max. These are rough versions without the final visual finishes, showing technical operations that should not be visible. The mistake is currently being rectified, although as of writing, the original footage with visible crew was still accessible on the platform.

The series, set in the advertising world of 1960s New York, is considered one of the most influential drama series of the past twenty years. Mad Men won the Emmy for Best Drama Series four consecutive times and received a total of 116 nominations.

New Audience, Familiar Series

With the arrival of the 4K version on HBO Max, Warner Bros. Discovery hopes to reintroduce the series to a wider audience. Royce Battleman, responsible for global content acquisition, described Mad Men at the announcement as “an iconic addition to the HBO Max catalog.” The series was previously only available in 4K through the American AMC+ and some free ad-supported platforms.