Trap: An Unpredictable and Delicious Thriller
A Popcorn Movie with a Surprising Turn
In an era where original ideas are depressingly few, Trap stands out as a weird and unpredictable movie. It's a popcorn flick with a surprising turn from an underrated star and, ultimately, a pretty fun time at the theater.
A Trap Door of Contrivances
However, the second half of Trap is one trap door of contrivance after another, turning the movie into a study of Cooper's character. Despite this, director M. Night Shyamalan's filmmaking choices ultimately fail to do this conceit justice.
A Promising Thriller that Falls Short
Shyamalan's Trap is another promising thriller, but his filmmaking choices simply can't do this conceit justice.
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