Rent Trap (2024)
2.8 of 5 from 196 ratings
1h 41min
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- Synopsis:
- A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realise they're at the centre of a dark and sinister event.
- Actors:
- Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Alison Pill, Hayley Mills, Jonathan Langdon, Mark Bacolcol, Marnie McPhail, Scott Mescudi, Russ, Marcia Bennett, Vanessa Smythe, M. Night Shyamalan, Lochlan Ray Miller, Steve Boyle, David D'Lancy Wilson, James Gomez, Nadine Hyatt, Michael Brown, Hailey Summer
- Directors:
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Producers:
- Marc Bienstock, Ashwin Rajan, M. Night Shyamalan
- Writers:
- M. Night Shyamalan
- Aka:
- Good Grades
- Studio:
- Warner
- Genres:
- Horror, Thrillers
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 28/10/2024
- Run Time:
- 110 minutes
- Languages:
- Castilian Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, English Audio Description Dolby Digital 5.1, English Dolby Atmos, French Dolby Digital 5.1, German Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian Dolby Digital 5.1, Latin American Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Castillian, Danish, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, French, German Hard of Hearing, Italian Hard of Hearing, Latin American Spanish, Norwegian, Swedish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Various
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Setting the Trap: A New M. Night Shyamalan Experience
- Saleka as Lady Raven
- Deleted Scenes
- Extended Concert Scenes
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Reviews (6) of Trap
Regrets - Shyamalan Has a Few - Trap review by griggs
You will already know the plot outline if you've seen the trailers, so I won't mention it here. I did appreciate the Hitchcockian style of direction in the first act, where you find yourself rooting for Josh Hartnett's character to escape, even though he's a sadistic serial killer. That said, during the first 30 minutes, Hartnett's performance feels off—misguided and somewhat stiff, likely due to a questionable direction. Yet, in the final act, he truly shines, despite the film's last third abandoning the original premise.
Director M. Night Shyamalan, known for his plot twists, doesn't let you down here. The big one is that when the credits roll, you realise you've just watched a two-hour advert for Shyamalan's daughter, who plays a significant role in the movie, and little else.
Expecting a nail-biting experience? You won't find it here. The film lacks the suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Instead, what you're left with is a sense of disappointment and regret for the missed opportunity to create a truly thrilling experience.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.
M Night Shymalan's worst since The Happening - Trap review by AER
OK this year we've already had The Watched which was directed by M Night Shymalan's daughter. That was intriguing at best but couldn't glue its many ideas into a coherent whole. And while M Night Shyamalan's new one Trap certainly has a tighter plot, its problems are more endemic. The main problem I had with Trap was Josh Hartnett's performance - he seems to be striving for a heightened Nicolas Cage-style performance in this, and that's not what the film needed. it's too broad and it shows up the short comings of the script. The plot is gripping but only because you want to see how this car-crash of a movie can astound you. It's a shame really as the girl who plays Josh H's daaghter (Ariel Donohue) is actually brilliant and convincing. It's also worth a look to see Hayley Mills in her first Hollywood role since the late 70s (I think). The spiralling plot is interesting but quite crazy and unconvincing. Is it fun though? It had its moments, but if you compare it Split or Unbreakable that traded in brilliant lead acting performances, Trap, is terrible. Sorry.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Trailer is amazing - Trap review by RE
The trailer looks amazing, however the film fell flat of the hype that the trailer seemed to create. Was worth a watch but not one of M Night's best films
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.