American cinephiles of a certain age (namely, millennials) are unlikely to pass up a new M. Night Shyamalan movie. A popcorn auteur and then an industry punchline, Shyamalan is now a lovable quirky underdog, a rarity, a name brand Hollywood director under 60. As much as from Marvel or Tom Cruise, audiences know what to expect from Shyamalan: small-scale, high-concept thrillers with bold twists and a casual disregard for realism. Shyamalan knows what his thing is, he knows we know, and in a charming way, he doesn’t seem to care. His latest film, Trap, might leave some viewers rolling their eyes, but those acclimatized to his brand of weird will forgive the flaws the way they do their dad’s corny jokes.
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TRAP ★1/2 (1.5/4 stars)
Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan
Written by: M. Night Shyamalan
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ariel Donoghue, Saleka Shyamalan, Hayley Mills, Alison Pill
Running time: 105 mins.
Trap stars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a mild-mannered suburban father who’s brought his daughter Riley (Ariel Donoghue) to........