Review of The Trust (2016) by Ian C — 16 May 2016

I always expect the great man's latter day films to be wank. This is just about average. Cage with his tash is the balls in it and is off the fucking radar.

This review of The Trust (2016) was written by Ian C on 16 May 2016.

The Trust has generally received mixed reviews.

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