*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“This dude is next level INSANE!”

Trap premiered in theaters on August 2nd 2024. The psychological thriller film stars Josh Hartnett, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, Alison Pill, and Ariel Donoghue. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

Cooper takes his teenage daughter to a concert event, but soon begins to suspect that he is caught in the middle of a dangerous take-down.

Here is the trailer:

Trap cleverly collides two different worlds into one, making this a unique and compelling experience. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

So much fun!

There was a great balance of thrills and humor in this one. I was pleased to see a fully seated theater for this and it seemed like a lot of the funny stuff landed really well. It was genius to make this film set at a pop concert and I think they nailed that scene and vibe. It was campy and silly and I ate up every second of it.

The music was also really good! Loved it Saleka!

Josh Hartnett steals the show!

We may have been attending a “Lady Raven” show, but Josh stole the spotlight and then some. I’m a huge fan of his and he absolutely delivered in this film. Wow! He was twisted, charming, and laugh-out-loud outrageous in so many scenes. I think he elevated this film in a lot of ways and put on an unforgettable performance. 

The Cons:

Loses a little steam in the second half…

This film thrived in its bubble, but once it expanded beyond that, things got slightly off track and lost some edge. This wasn’t a major con by any means, but it felt a little forced. However, I think that the film managed to bounce back at the end, making this an effortless and entertaining watch overall.

I think I also just set the bar really high on this one so the slightest imperfection stuck out to me.

So am I in or out?

I’m in!!!

Trap delivers as a campy, cat-and-mouse thriller.

Josh Hartnett ALWAYS understands the assignment and crushed this performance with twisted charisma!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Trap in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

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