Trap

Writer / director M. Night Shyamalan‘s most annoying filmmaking traits are on full display in his latest movie “Trap,” a psychological thriller that initially promises an engaging narrative but ultimately collapses into the void of ridiculous twists and turns. This is far from Shyamalan’s finest hour, and the film rambles and sputters into one of his most unbelievable and absurd revelations yet, one that is so inanely dumb that it’s impossible to suspend disbelief. The story follows everyday dad Cooper (Josh Hartnett) attending an afternoon concert with his teenage daughter Riley (Ariel Don…

r96sk

2024-08-09

⭐ 6

Quite the nosedive! I actually enjoyed the opening chunk of <em>'Trap'</em>, everything at the music concert is fairly well done and kept the intrigue alive for me. However, once events leave the arena the movie absolutely bombs its way to the finish. The last portion of the film is terrible viewing, it felt like it just kept going and going and going. There are plot holes aplenty, nonsensical 'twists' and character decisions/abilities. Cooper, played finely to be fair by Josh Hartnett, is absolutely some sort of big shot in his 'line of work', though makes some dumb mistakes. Though he …

CinemaSerf

2024-08-13

⭐ 6

Well the best bits of this are most definitely in the trailers! "Cooper" (Josh Hartnett) takes his daughter "Riley" (Ariel Donoghue) to see a "Lady Raven" (Saleka Shyamalan) concert only to find that when they are in the arena, the feds descend on the place like a ton of bricks and thanks to some secret information obtained from the guy who sells the T-shirts, we discover that it's all an elaborate trap to ensnare the "Butcher". As the name suggests, he's a brutal serial-chopper whom they know is at the concert. With the net tightening, we begin realise quickly who the identity of the murderer…

"Trap" is an intense thriller that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats with its gripping plot and unexpected twists.

I was hooked by the premise of Trap from the moment I saw the trailer. The idea of a serial killer bringing his daughter to a Taylor Swift-like concert, only for it to be a police trap to capture him, immediately grabbed my attention. I’ve always enjoyed M. Night Shyamalan’s films, particularly when he reveals the twist right from the beginning. With Josh Hartnett in the role of the serial killer, I was eager to see how this intriguing setup would unfold. The premise of Trap is undeniably captivating, setting up a high-stakes thriller from the outset. The concept of a seemingly innocent con…

What a ridiculous movie. Cooper spends the entire time behaving in the most bizarre and suspicious way possible, the FBI and every other law enforcement agency have handed operational control (including storming in and tazing a suspect) to a profiler, and he's allowed to escape multiple times by the most breathtaking incompetence on the part of LEOs. Nothing about this movie is believable, the acting is completely OTT, and the plot is barely extant. Do yourself a favour, just buy the soda and popcorn and skip the movie.

M. Night Shyamalan is a director that I've struggled to appreciate. Despite giving his movies multiple chances, I've found most of them to be lacking in some way. Even films like "Old" started strong but fell flat with their endings. I continue to try to grasp Shyamalan's vision and goals in the cinematic realm, but his tendency towards over-the-top and confusing plots often makes it challenging to enjoy his work. Nevertheless, I decided to give his latest movie, "Trap," a chance and headed to the theater. In this film, Josh Hartnett delivers a stellar performance that keeps you engaged …

Over the years I'd say my personal opinion of M. Night Shyamalan‘s work, is somewhat mixed. Trap however, leaves no room for compromise. In my opinion, its simply poor. Why? Its scripting and associated characterisations, lack depth and intelligence. Okay, the idea of a setting an elaborate trap for a serial killer, in a concert, is interesting.Yet, in spite of the fact the main character is apparently a highly successful, if that's the right word, cold and calculating killer, who has, thus far, evaded capture, then why does he behave like a clumsy amateur? The ensuing litany of na…

Did M. make a whole movie just to promote his daughter's music career? Maybe. Do I mind? Not so much. Makes him a better father than Jackie Chan. I take offense to the movie being hilariously bad though. I'm disappointed because I thought this was a horror movie. The tagline is misleading. It should read "A father takes his daughter to a concert, only to realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event." because his daughter didn't realize anything. I'm also disappointed because I really thought Alison Pill was his secret accomplice. This is a bit of me typecasting her after he…

The first half of the movie was suprisingly good, the plot, ambiance, music and suspense. Then it totally changed into a commercial thrill movie with expected twist.

Truly Dreadful. I didn't realise that the main theme of this film was explicit nepotism until I saw that Shamyamalan cast his own daughter as the female lead / singer / star in a somewhat vain attempt to launch or boost her career. But apart from that, this film just does not make sense. At all. Ever. The dude who spills the beans (no spoiler as it's in the trailer) .. I mean .. how on earth does someone have to be that unaware ?? Also, just the actions and words of each character don't ever add up to what they would do or say in a similar (lol) situation. Doesn't anyone ever push back in the …

Dean

2024-11-30

⭐ 9

What a great movie. Not a single moment in this movie was boring. Nowadays it's really rare to make movie so interesting and also clean from woke propaganda. Definitely deserves high ratings from me.

I found it to be a well-crafted film. The cinematography was commendable, with visually engaging scenes that were thoughtfully composed. M. Night Shyamalan's direction was solid, delivering a coherent narrative while showcasing his daughter's musical talent on stage, a personal touch that added depth to the project. The score complemented the film effectively, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While not groundbreaking, the film's execution was undeniably competent, making it a noteworthy addition to Shyamalan's body of work.