The Trust (2016): Another bad Nicolas Cage feature
The Trust (2016) is a heavily-clichéd crime
film which does little to stand out from its low-budget contemporaries.
The Plot: It follows two cops who, while
investigating a drug invasion, stumble upon unknown territory.
The Good and The Bad: Honestly, one of the
primary reasons I watched this is that I still hold Nicolas Cage in high regard
as an actor. And he did not disappoint in that aspect. We don't have a
prominent supporting cast here, so The Trust relies on Cage and Elijah Wood to carry
the weight of the stereotypical script.
The initial 40 minutes are the highlight of
this venture. This is due to the superb introduction of the lead stars. It's
clear from the onset that both these individuals couldn't be any more distinct.
And the humorous emphasis on this only makes it more fun to watch, if only the
remaining 50 minutes were as equally entertaining.
The Trust suffers from being too typical.
Trust me, the comedy implemented in the foremost half did succeed in giving
this venture a lighter tone. But afterwards, when the mood becomes dark, The
Trust loses its only glimmer of hope, and that was being unique from others in
its genre.
Acting-wise, Cage and Wood made a
surprisingly awesome team. Their different takes on the characters really did
complement their on-screen friendship. So, this exhibition came as even more of
a disappointment to see thespians who are not the most talked-about performers
worldwide, who gave it their all for a lost cause.
Another negative factor was the monotony. You
can guess the conclusion after one hour has passed. Although, I have to mention
I was shocked that The Brewer Brothers' direction did allow for
unpredictability, but again only for the opening 40 minutes.
The Verdict: The Trust starts off brilliantly
and provides moments for Cage to show off his signature theatrics, but
ultimately it fails in the third act. In my opinion, at a running time of
approximately 90 minutes or more, this feature would have worked better as a
short showcase.
The Rating: 1.5 out of 4.
If you prefer thrillers, albeit, better ones than the afore-mentioned movie, then check out Masoom Thrillers #2:
It contains seven short-stories incorporating genres of vampire fiction to traditional tales of suspense.
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