Trap Review: Josh Hartnett Gives A Killer Performance in M. Night Shyamalan’s Satisfying Thriller

A decent thriller.

Summary M. Night Shyamalan, most notable for his multilayered storytelling and shocking twists, takes a different approach withTrap . With a classic "to catch a killer" setup — by federal agents to pursue a high-profile criminal — the film serves as an entertaining insight into the psyche and actions of a murderer. Josh Hartnett is the film’s centerpiece and delivers an exceptional performance.

But it's the sudden shift in storytelling that makes the film lose steam and momentum where it should’ve really made some noise. Shyamalan's Indecisive Ending Is An Unwelcome Surprise Shyamalan does play some great cards as Trap's ending approaches, finally opening up a window to Cooper’s mind. Small but important interactions between him and Lady Raven support the director’s intentions. Unfortunately, it feels as if the film contains multiple endings as a result of Shyamalan having a bit too much fun exploring Cooper’s psyche. This left a sour taste in my mouth as the indecisiveness prolonged the ending.

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