Trigger
Trigger

Trigger

2022Movie11 minEnglish

The story follows Anthony, a mixed European gay man, who auditions for the reality TV Show "Dream Island". The casting director's questions begin to trigger him as he relives a traumatic event. This is a story based on true events and raises awareness about sexual consent, especially in the lgbtqi+ community.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Vasilis KatsoupisGenres: Drama, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former elite soldier, haunted by a mission gone wrong, is drawn back into the dangerous world of espionage when a shadowy organization targets him. He must confront his past demons and use his specialized skills to protect himself and uncover a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. The film follows his relentless pursuit of justice and survival against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Trigger (2022) received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised its intense action sequences and strong performances from its lead actors, particularly Christos Lolis. However, some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, while others noted that the film struggled to balance its gritty tone with moments of character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral action and taut pacing.
  • Christos Lolis delivers a compelling and intense performance.
  • The film's plot, while engaging, sometimes falls into familiar thriller tropes.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's action-packed nature and found it to be a thrilling watch. Many highlighted the exciting fight choreography and the lead actor's commitment to his role. Some viewers, however, felt that the story could have benefited from more originality in its narrative structure.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actor at the Hellenic Film Academy Awards for Christos Lolis.

Fun Fact

The intense fight choreography for Trigger was developed over six months by a team of former military trainers to ensure authenticity.

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