Trap’s Reviews, Rotten Tomatoes & Metacritic Scores Don’t Match Its Positive Reactions

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As a long-time fan of M. Night Shyamalan’s work, I must admit that my anticipation for his latest psychological thriller “Trap” was through the roof. Having witnessed the evolution of his storytelling since the early days, I’ve developed an appreciation for the unique twists and turns he weaves into his narratives.

Initial responses to M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller “Trap,” screened ahead of time, were overwhelmingly positive. However, as the movie hits theaters worldwide on August 2nd, critical reviews are rolling in. Surprisingly, the film’s scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic don’t seem to align with the early enthusiasm for the film.

Trap’s reviews lead to middling Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic Scores

The movie titled “Trap” is currently receiving a moderate approval of 48% based on 31 reviews compiled by Rotten Tomatoes. On the other hand, Metacritic, which employs a weighted average system to evaluate films, has given Trap a score of 61 out of 100 after examining 10 reviews, suggesting a largely positive feedback.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but echo the praise given by Matt Singer of ScreenCrush for the film Trap. He deemed it not just one of M. Night Shyamalan’s best works in recent years, but also his most Hitchcock-inspired project yet.

William Bibbiani from The Wrap described “Trap” as a cunningly inventive thriller. He noted that while it may not reach the depth of M. Night Shyamalan’s most profound films or the grandiosity of his most bizarre and memorable experiments, it is nevertheless one of his strongest thrillers. Additionally, he characterized it as a tightly coiled, devilishly entertaining movie that challenges us to view the serial killer genre from fresh perspectives.

James Preston Poole commented on M. Night Shyamalan, saying he’s currently experiencing a significant comeback. In his opinion, audiences either wholeheartedly support Shyamalan or not. According to Poole, the upcoming movie might cause theater armrests to snap due to viewers gripping too tightly from fear of letting go.

Among those who critiqued the movie Trap, Owen Gleiberman from Variety labeled it as “essentially implausible” and “unenjoyable.”

In simpler terms, Richard Roeper from the Chicago Sun-Times stated that the movie “Trap” had some absurd plot developments. He found that as the story progressed, each new surprise became increasingly unbelievable and funny, leading to a truly ridiculous ending.

Travis Hopson from Punch Drunk Critics commended Josh Hartnett’s portrayal of Cooper, yet pointed out that the film ‘Trap’ was somewhat disjointed and awkward, falling short of the exceptional standards Shyamalan has established in his recent works.

Over the coming weekend, Trap might gather additional reviews, which could influence its scores on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. However, major fluctuations in the ratings aren’t expected.

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2024-08-02 16:10