Movie spotlight
Trust
In a small town, in 2025, Krsto works for the Agency which offers to listen to people’s secrets. At one of the hearings, Krsto finds out that his client is holding a young girl captive. At the same time, the daughter of the director of a waste disposal company goes missing. Its workers have been on strike for months, with the town slowly drowning in trash. With his activist girlfriend Zora and local reporter Darko, Krsto begins to question his role of a silent witness.
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Plot Summary
The series chronicles the 1973 kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III. It delves into the Getty family's immense wealth and the subsequent ransom negotiations. The narrative also explores the complex relationships and moral ambiguities within the family during this crisis.
Critical Reception
Trust received a mixed to positive reception from critics. Reviewers often praised the performances, particularly those of Donald Sutherland and Harris Dickinson, and the stylish direction. However, some critics found the narrative pacing uneven and the portrayal of certain characters to be overly melodramatic, leading to a polarized critical response.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong performances, especially from its lead actors.
Appreciated for its visually rich and stylish presentation.
Criticized by some for an inconsistent narrative flow and melodramatic tendencies.
Google audience: Google users generally responded positively to 'Trust,' appreciating its compelling dramatization of a notorious event and the acting talent. While some noted the show's sometimes dark themes, the majority found it to be an engaging and well-produced series.
Fun Fact
The series covers the same events as Ridley Scott's 2017 film 'All the Money in the World,' which focused more narrowly on the kidnapping itself.
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