Review of The Trust (2016) by Niels C — 25 Apr 2016

Seriously shitty movie. Elijah and Cage don't have any onscreen chemistry. Terrible plot and tries to imitate reality in a mediocre manner.

This review of The Trust (2016) was written by Niels C on 25 Apr 2016.

The Trust has generally received mixed reviews.

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