I have sorta become obsessed with TROLL 2 since watching it for the first time recently, and this delicious, highly entertaining documentary is the perfect companion piece. In my review of TROLL 2, I pondered whether the filmmakers were making it in earnest or as a satire of bad movies in general. Well, this movie, made by the young man who played protagonist Joshua, answers that question and many others. I was often reminded of my favorite comedy of all time, WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, while watching this. GUFFMAN, of course, was about a group of small town "actors" doing their level best in making the next Broadway-level musical. I am convinced that everyone on TROLLS 2 was also trying their level-best to make the greatest movie they could. And that's what paints everything here with a couple colors of sadness and empathy. I found myself touched throughout to see the different ways in which these people dealt with their Z-list fame. We meet the defensive director, the actress who just wants to be alone, and the small town dentist who revels in milking everything he can from his 15 minutes. We also meet the legion of fans who truly love the movie and finds themselves legitimately moved to meet the actors involved. It's funny, it's endearing and it makes me anxious to watch the movie again with a whole new perspective

A compelling documentary that offers both a good look at where the Troll 2 cast and crew are now nearly 20 years after the fact and shows that, for how fundamentally broken it is, the film still has a dedicated fanbase who keep the film's memory alive whilst also acknowledging that yes, it is so bad it's good, Best Worst Movie is a fun thing that might be a bit too ambitious (since quite the number of cast and crew members are being approached for this documentary with a rather short runtime) but shows that even poorly-made movies can still have enough niche appeal to have their legacy endure. I still prefer The Room, though.

The making of "Troll 2" (a film with no trolls, but rather vegetarian goblins) is re-lived decades later as told by the cast and crew, with the main focus being on the film's child actor. The Italian director, Claudio Fragasso, doesn't quite understand the hype, but keeps a decent sense of humor (though he had no desireto direct a sequel, even post-hype of this documentary). Most of the cast seems to really enjoy their "fame" as few were ever professional actors. A fun watch, even if you've not seen the film it documents.

There's about 40 minutes of a good documentary here. But it's stretched out to feature length.

Ah, now I understand: The villains of TROLL 2 were never really the vegetarian goblins, but the Italian monsters who made the film in the first place. Their repeated denials and willful misunderstandings and verbal abuses, combined with the desperate pathos behind most of the cast—it's hard to know who to feel worse for: The mentally ill man cast as the drugstore owner, the depressed actress who just wants to be left alone, the jovial dentist itching for the convention limelight—make this feel less like a celebration of a bad film than therapy for those who have lived through trauma.

laughed so hard at this

The rare documentary that both celebrates the trash work it features, but also grapples with the emotionally bittersweet ways it has affected those involved with it.

I give this a 96/A+.

pretty boring. i thought it would be funnier in making fun of the movie. not a fan of documentaries but i heard this is a must see if you've watched troll 2 (1 viewing)

You can't actually set out to make a movie like Troll 2; it has to be magical, almost mystical. That's what makes it so wonderful; people worked sincerely and with great effort to make something great, and they did it...just not in the way they expected. This documentary captures that beauty, with one of the greatest collections of unique people I've ever seen in a documentary. Often uncomfortable, but impossible to look away...much like Troll 2 itself.

A very funny, beautiful film about an unintentionally funny, horrible film. This totally made my day.

Pretty great little doc about the cult following behind the train wreck that is Troll 2. Fascinating journey. Far more entertaining than the actual movie...

A decent enough documentary about the cult behind Troll 2, it's a little odd at times but its fun to see where the cast and crew came from and went. At some points it gets a little awkward. The movie is a love letter to the fans, and shows that there is a little worth to every movie.

Only bad thing I can say is there should have been more. A whole lot more.

A good documentary about the people involved with Troll 2. Surprisingly touching at times, and very interesting to see where these people ended up, and what they're really like.

As a fan of Troll 2 and other absolute pieces of dog shit cinema, this was something up my alley. It follows one of the main characters who is now a dentist. He's definitely a character and oozes a certain 'je ne sais' which few people have and makes this documentary immensely entertaining. Basically follows the cult that has developed around the film through small showings. They track down the majority of the people involved and you either get 'this person is crazy', 'that is incredibly sad', or 'what a pompous asshole'. Does start to drag a bit by the end, but overall, quite enjoyable. Also, didn't realize Myspace was still a thing.

A charming look at one group's belated 15 minutes of fame.

Best Worst Movie is a fascinating exploration of the cult phenomenon that has arisen around the B-horror film Troll 2. Centered around small-town dentist and Troll 2 star George Hardy, the documentary follows his journey as he discovers the underground cult following that the film has generated and attends several midnight screenings around the country, along with a couple of horror movie conventions, all building to a cast reunion and on-location screening where Troll 2 was shot. Additionally, various fans and film critics are interviewed, and discuss how they found the film and why it resonates with audiences. Yet the filmmakers are dutiful to show that Troll 2's appeal is rather limited to a select audience that appreciates B-movies, and that most of the cast and crew acknowledge how bad the film is. Providing an interesting look at how a "bad movie" can gain a life of its own, Best Worst Movie is incredibly compelling.

A fascinating examination of an underground cultural phenomenon, Best Worst Movie offers up a surprising amount of pathos -- though its bloated runtime means it tends towards repetition during its second half.

Amazing tribute. Very moving. One of the greatest documentaries I've seen. Deserves more recognition.