This is just another classic example that goes to show, that $35 million USD, can gross only $24,094 and be pulled from the cinema in only 10 days; and that Oscar-winner actors and even an award-winning director cannot make a bad story sensational. I was never really a fan of Nicholas Cage, but I'm sorry to say, that despite Joel Shumacher's direction, and Aussie Nicole Kidman's competence, this film still didn't have a chance.
2011's crime-drama-thriller 'Trespass' had all the makings of excellence, except a meritorious tale; written by Karl Gajdusek, it lacked sensibility and believable desperation. It was almost comical to see how the group of villains were the least of team-players and the many instances of pre posterous interruptions that took place time and time again. Liana Liberato is making waves with her young career and plays 'Avery Miller' quite cannily like that of her 'mother' played by Nicole Kidman. Without them, the film would seem utterly un-exciting or transformed into a proper comedy.
I also felt that the soundtrack wasn't as jolting or inspiring as it could have been, as often times music assists in delivering brilliance. Rated R for violence, terror, adult language and some drug use; this film may be a good example of 'what not to do' until you have a solid story.
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