Trapped

A great job by this filmmaker/actor Robert Mann. A good story without the usual special effects. It is one of those films that takes you on a rollercoaster ride. It is great to walk out of a screening such as this and still be affected by it.

This film is definitely worth watching. Since this was a small independent film I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but what a surprise... it delivers an edgy, thought-provoking story line and passionate performances from all angles. Robert Mann - writer/director/actor - does a great job at humanizing some of the different aspects of societal 'taboos' and in turn creates an essence of empathy and intrigue as the characters develop. Ardent talent at its core.

The journey this film takes you on is anything but predictable...just when you think you've got it figured out...things happen...go see this film!

This film is being praised by the people who made it. That is horrible.

At least give it an honest review. This is basically like a crappy version of 'Albino Alligator' and even that film wasn't too great.

I (an honest person who actually saw the film, but did not participate in making it) saw this film at a film festival and thought it looked pretty cool, judging from the posters and what not. I met the director, he was a nice guy, but a little full of himself, as proved in his own review of his film. The film wasn't a bad effort and I don't want to criticize it too much because it is independent, but I just think that it could have been done better.

The plot seemed like it was written by a 6th grader. The judge is caught doing the same thing he wrongfully accused someone else of doing?

Cheesy! The acting.....I'm sorry, but it was really bad. It is all set in one very dull, very badly lit location. It just seems like this guy had somewhat of a budget and willing actors, that he could have at least made something entertaining. All I can say is I really support independent films, but this could have been better, it was trying too hard to have an audience-acceptable plot. Be raw, create something original and you'll be fine.

A respectable work by Robert Mann, who displays fine acting and directing abilities. Intelligently written with a well-developed story line, it leaves one thinking about its layers and complexities long after it's over. It serves up much more than you'd expect from a standard action/crime drama.

I saw this film a few years ago at a film festival and thought it was a cool low budget indi drama. Basically, it's a story about revenge between an ex convict and the judge who sent him to prison. Most of the story all takes place in the Judge's house (I guess they didn't have a lot of money)over a weekend. I thought the story was very interesting and kept my attention, even though it was all happening at one location. The director/writer kept the story moving with twists and turns. Just when you started to want something to happen, it did. It reminded me a lot of the film TAPE, although Tape dragged a bit at times. The cinematography was very good and the acting decent. Teresa Gilmore is totally hot and did a great job as the prostitute. Robert Mann, who played Troy, (the director & writer) has skill as an actor and had some solid moments, especially when confronting the judge. Chris Valenti was not only sleazy but funny as Troy's brother Peter. This film is a cool indi film that I would advise seeing if you can find it.