The Trap
The Trap

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The Trap

2019
Movie
32 min
English

Isolation and loneliness converge on an unexpected journey when intrigue and new come to town.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Jennifer ToddGenres: Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A young man gets caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he becomes entangled with a ruthless drug lord. He must use all his wit and resourcefulness to survive the escalating violence and deception.

Critical Reception

'The Trap' received a mixed reception from critics, with praise for its tense atmosphere and performances, particularly from its lead actors. However, some reviewers found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers, leading to a somewhat uneven viewing experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong performances and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that offers little originality.

  • The film's gritty realism and dark tone were noted as strengths.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Trap' to be a competently made thriller with engaging performances. While many appreciated the suspense, some felt it didn't quite break new ground within the genre.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Jennifer Todd, is also a successful producer known for films like 'Memento' and 'The Bourne Identity'.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Though she’s probably best known for “Game of Thrones”, I’ve seen Michelle Fairley in a few things, including on stage in Julius Caesar, and she is a formidable character actor and that stands out in this short feature. That said, though, t...