Trap

Great Indie/Intense Performances
A much needed return to the independent films we used to see in the 90s. Three great performances by the leads. The young black guy reminded me of a young Sam Jackson. The chemistry with the girl is extremely believable. I loved the fact that it's so character based, but when it hits the fan. It hits the fan. No spoilers though. Just watch it!

Good indie drama
From 28DAYSLATERANALYSIS

The press release calls Trap "the newest thriller from director Jason Horton" (Trap). Yet, the film is mostly a dramatic feature with thriller elements. The story succintly involves a kidnapping of young vixen, Tennessee (Ashton Blanchard) who has developed a devilish charm at a very early age. One of the kidnappers falls for the captive and here things twist and turn, as characters Franklin (Alonzo F. Jones) and Walt (Allen Perada) have a falling out. Despite what the press says, this is primarily a drama.

One small criticism of execution. The first scene involving Tori (Annemarie Pazmino) could have been cut right at the shotgun misfire to build tension. This scene's resolution could have been interweaved into the the second act that moves along at a slow burn. With the beginning and middle looked at, how about the ending?

This is where Horton's intelligence shines, as the characters, who have been built and introduced, come...

don't bother
the movie is extremely boring, every scene is predictable - the Plot is predictable right from the Beginning and the outcome. Don't waste your time like I did.

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