Trapped is an entertaining thriller/survival drama, and a great critical commentary on life in the big city, how lonely it could be even when it's full of people, how self-centred people can be, totally unaware of their surroundings. This is where our hero is stuck, on the high floor of one of Mumbai's uninhabited apartment skyscrapers. He gets to live there temporarily and jumps on the opportunity to pay minimal rent. But soon enough he gets locked in the apartment, without electricity and ability to contact anyone. The film's premise sounds rather peculiar at first, how would anyone get locked inside an apartment? But once the film is on, everything fits perfectly into the story in what turns out to be a realistic and very grippingly convincing film. The film is not perfect, and it does strain credulity on several occasions, but it's forgivable. It goes without saying that nothing would work if not for Rajkummar Rao's excellent performance. Being a sole player is a great challenge for any actor, and Rao rises to the occasion. Rao is the film, he is the story, he is the script, and he is everything Trapped is. The other star is of course director Vikramaditya Motwane, who directs this feature with heart and soul, and makes it much more than just another survival story. Kudos to him for successfully conveying his important social message and keeping the audience on the edge of their seats through this entertaining and highly captivating film.
