Trap

After watching the movie Trap, which I thought was quite ordinary when I examined its plot, I must admit that I once again saw how wrong it can be to comment on a movie or to have expectations based only on its plot. As someone who has fallen into similar misconceptions many times before and will continue to do so, I would like to add that such misconceptions make me happy.

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On the surface, the journey from a father who is very concerned about his daughter and a character who is extremely respectful towards other people to a serial killer known as “the butcher” constitutes the main story of the movie, but I must immediately add that it requires great mastery to display dual personalities in one body.

Josh Hartnett, who gives life to the character of Cooper, displays this mastery tremendously and reflects his emotions in an extraordinary way. I can say that the character's reflections from his initial sincere, loving and caring father figure to the moment he turns into a serial killer convinced even me as a viewer of the movie and scared me immediately afterwards.

Considering the concert venue chosen to catch a serial killer and the presence of thousands of people, I expected scenes with more action and tension. I must say that this aspect of the movie was disappointing. But the cast and Josh Hartnett's performance somehow compensate for this deficit.

The character's quick decision-making and his constant effort to get out of his predicament was admirable and contributed positively to the pace of the movie. His ability to use the information he obtains to stay one step ahead of the cops following him keeps the excitement at a high level.

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Cooper was remarkable as one of the most compelling characters to watch. With his persuasive dialogues and impressive behavior, he managed to hide his alter ego as much as possible. When you watch it, you think it's a talent, but when you don't get the same feeling in similar productions, you know that it's just an act.

I think the character carries the story of the movie on his own because both the story progression and the moments where the character's past is explored are insufficient. For example, in the transition from the figure of a father and husband who cares so much about his family to the figure of a butcher who butchers his victims, the character's inner journey and the time he spends with his victims is never questioned or added to the story of the movie.

There are victims whose limbs are cut off, but there are no details about what causes this, what triggers the serial killer or what is the purpose of the victims. Not even a hint, let alone a detail.

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I liked the mysteries that added to the atmosphere of the movie and the depth of the main character. I can't say the same for the screenplay because compared to the character, the screenplay is quite weak. There are a lot of logic errors and you have a hard time fitting them into the story.

I think the action and suspense elements should have been used more according to the location, but they used the suspense in a way to increase the dose towards the end. I can say that this is partially effective; when you serve a delicious meal to a hungry person, they will like the taste more than they should!

I recommend watching Trap especially for Cooper's character. Although I didn't find the suspense enough, I liked the way it was gradually added to the story. I'm sure I'm watching a character with a high ability to place the puzzle pieces in the right places in a story that focuses on location and character.

Thank you for being here and reading. Take care and goodbye!

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