Cinema Society

TRUST

Average
Rating

4.5

Tuesday, April 05, 2011, Reading Cinemas Town Square 14 Theatre

TUESDAY, APRIL 5

4:30pm or 7:30pm (You Pick!)

TRUST, Auditoriums 14 & 8

Discussion will follow screening in Auditorium 14

Reading Cinemas Town Square 14 Theatre

TRUST

When Will and Lynn Cameron’s 14-year-old daughter, Annie, made a new friend online—a 16-year-old boy named Charlie whom she met in a volleyball chat room—Will and Lynn didn’t think much of it. They discussed his friendship with her, assuming that this is normal with teenagers who connect through the internet.

After weeks on communicating online, Annie becomes enraptured by Charlie and finds herself drawn to him more and more. Slowly, she learns he is not who he claims to be; yet, Annie remains intrigued by Charlie even as the truth about him is uncovered. The devastating revelation reverberates through her entire family, setting in motion a chain of events that forever change their lives in ways that no one could have ever predicted.

Directed by David Schwimmer (RUN, FAT BOY, RUN), TRUST stars Academy Award® -nominees Clive Owen and Catherine Keener, newcomer Liana Liberato and Academy Award®-nominee Vila Davis. A Millennium Entertainment Release, it opens commercially in San Diego on April 15th.

Running Time: 106 Minutes / Rated R for disturbing material involving the rape of a teen, language, sexual content and some violence.

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9-Apr-11: lsh - Rating: 5

I thought I had seen my favorite film of the 2010-11 Cinema Society season, The King's Speech. I was mistaken. While I still rate King's Speech at the top, I have to say that David Schwimmer's Trust is at the very top due to it's senstive and artistic presentation of a difficult social matter. I regret that the film was pulled from distribution due to poor audience attendance. It's a film well worth showing to high school students even with the R rating. Unfortunately, I doubt the film would be much of a shocker to most high school students. Kudos to Mr. Schwimmer for producing and directing such a fine and timely film. Thank you too for a fine cast and for introducing us to Liana Liberato, I suspect we will be seeing more of her in the future.

6-Apr-11: Mroe - Rating: 5

There have been many other films in the history of the Cinema Society that though well acted and well made may have been difficult to recommend later to friends or family for one reason or another due to content or theme and though it would seem this film would fall right along in that category, it is exactly the opposite. I have no children yet I feel compelled to drag my friends that do have children to see this film and then they view it with their children (though sadly we were informed last night that we will not have that chance). I don’t understand why a film studio would be so disinterested in doing the right thing and not forget for 5 seconds about making money and instead doing the right thing (and I have to believe that David Schwimmer was minding the money aspect so that it wouldn’t need to reap such a large return so as not to be used as an excuse by the Studio as to why they would not support it). This could honestly and truly be a “teachable moment” (I dislike how much this term was over used not that long ago but I believe it actually rings true in this situation) and one that could do way more good than harm. If the studios are turning their back on the film because it’s not “Hollywood” enough because it’s not slick or cool, or a had an ending that would make us feel better when we went to sleep at night, well that is because if it were all those things it would send the wrong message, it would mean it’s not that big of a deal if it happens or it might not seem as plausible and therefore they (the kids) might not buy into it. This is a grown-up film and it needs to be because kids often complain that things are dumbed down for them or that they are not treated with respect as young adults….if they are old enough to get into these types of situations they are old enough to see this film

6-Apr-11: karolen - Rating: 5

Not easy to watch, but such an important film. I have a granddaughter who is almost 14 and while she still seems relatively naive, she is still susceptible. The performances were over the top good and I predict a long successful career for Liana. It makes me very sad that David Schwimmer's film is not going to be released since he clearly put his heart and soul into this project. I'll keep my fingers crossed that this will at least be available as a DVD sometime in the future.

6-Apr-11: jh - Rating: 5

Thank you for getting TRUST for us. I think it's the most important film we've seen this year (maybe, ever). Although TRUST felt a little like a Public Service Announcement, this film was peopled by fine actors, entertainingly and compellingly written, and had the dramatic tension of a fine film. Annie Cameron may have seemed somewhat naïve, but the message was delivered nonetheless: online sexual predation is real and none of our families are exempt from this threat.

6-Apr-11: Sheri - Rating: 4

"Trust" was simultaneously compelling and difficult to watch. The juxtaposing of the unmonitored communication by teens in the upper middle class families and the flagrant flaunting of the sexuality of the "tweens" in the ad campaign was brilliant. The father/partner had his eyes drawn to the skimpily clad cocktail waitresses, yet was shocked by the appeal of the young teens to the internet stalkers.

6-Apr-11: ebee - Rating: 4

This was really well acted and amazingly edited. Watching it in a full theatre of mostly parents/grandparents was so powerful. Especially when it cut to Annie in the car at the mall. The collective gasp was a real "cinematic" moment. I think the story line of the dad's marketing campaign for an American Apparel style company was a bit distracting and off topic. ( Interesting AA ad early on in the movie) That is the only reason this gets a 4 from me. Equally interesting was the discussion afterwards. THIS is why I'm a member of Cinema.. excellent movie, Andy...thanks!

6-Apr-11: sioux - Rating: 4

I thought this was a very well done movie, well written and acted. The young actress certainly lived up to her billing and the supporting actors were excellent. Some scenes were difficult to watch but were handled quite well.

I felt as if we were left hanging a bit in the end. I think the scene between father and daughter marked the beginning of the family's recovery, but I wanted a little more proof that they were on their way. Presumably that was the day after her suicide attempt...

I thought the home video of the creep at the end with his family was especially well done, and so chilling. But, I can't help but wish I could have seen the approach of two plain clothes FBI agents and heard the words, "Mr. Weston, could we have a word with you?" captured on that home video.