Movie spotlight
The Trap
Ah Yeon looks sensual in those short tennis outfits she always wears. When Min Seok, a successful prosecutor encounters Ah Yeon in a parking lot of a tennis court, he happens to provide her with help unexpectedly. He later gets contacted by Ah Yeon frequently. Although Min Seok, the married man tries to refuse her excessive hospitality towards him, it’s not easy to refuse. One day, Min Seok receives a correspondence saying he is accused of bribery and then he realizes he might lose his position as a prosecutor. While his relationship with his wife has become unstable as well, he cannot stop thinking about Ah Yeon. He after all begins the relationship with Ah-yeon he should not have started.
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Plot Summary
A professional athlete, Stephen, is found guilty of a heinous crime and is sentenced to prison. He becomes involved in a corrupt prison system where he must navigate the brutal realities of incarceration. As he fights for his freedom, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the prison walls.
Critical Reception
The Trap (2017) garnered a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with many praising its intense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Brandon Victor Dixon. However, some reviewers found the plot predictable and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its compelling lead performance and gritty portrayal of prison life.
Criticized for a sometimes convoluted plot and pacing issues.
Effective in building suspense and exploring themes of injustice.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in an actual former prison in Georgia.
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