The Trespasser
The Trespasser

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The Trespasser

2002
Movie
97 min
Portuguese

Two businessmen hire a hitman to kill their third partner and are then blackmailed by the hitman as he takes over their company.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Giles FosterGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Based on the novel by Richard Yates, this film tells the story of Helen, a lonely and isolated woman who travels to her sister's home in the suburbs after leaving her husband. As she navigates a new environment and attempts to reconnect with her family, she grapples with her own past traumas and desires. The narrative explores themes of female dissatisfaction, societal expectations, and the search for identity.

Critical Reception

The Trespasser received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Holly Hunter's performance and the film's sensitive exploration of its themes. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative somewhat meandering. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its depth and others finding it too introspective.

What Reviewers Say

  • Holly Hunter delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.

  • The film offers a thought-provoking, albeit somber, character study.

  • Some viewers found the deliberate pacing and complex emotional landscape challenging.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's mature themes and strong acting, particularly from Holly Hunter. However, a segment of viewers found the story to be too slow and emotionally demanding.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the posthumously published 1994 novel of the same name by Richard Yates, who is also known for 'American Beauty'.

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