Waters and Stone are two nobody police officers who work in the evidence room of the Las Vegas Police Department. When Stone discovers an unusually high bail receipt in connection to a drug bust, the two friends set in motion a plan to find the source of the money.

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Matt-Canalcon from Canada
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I saw the trailer for 'The Trust' a few weeks ago and I thought it looked interesting since I'm a fan of Nicolas Cage. He had a lot of bad movies recently but also a few good under-looked movies (Joe, Frozen Ground, Drive Angry). It's fair to say that 'The Trust' is a good entry in Nicolas Cage's volatile filmography.

The ending might be the weak point of the film, maybe don't go in with too much expectations, but Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood were really surprising. They had a couple of funny moments together, and they were definitely carrying this movie.

I love a movie with a cool soundtrack, and I thought the directors (Alex & Benjamin Brewer) did a nice job setting the tone for this Las Vegas caper movie with great music and funny scenes. Elijah Wood is playing a stoner cop and I thought it was a good role for him. The acting was really on point the entire movie.

The Bobo scene was hilarious, and the whole 'heist' takes different twists and turns.

Even though the first hour is the best part and it falls short in the last 30 minutes, I recommend giving 'The Trust' a try if you like crime/comedy movies, or if you're a fan of Nicolas Cage.

7.5/10

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Freddy Kristiansen from Arendal, Norway
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I like this movie. It was smart, fun and kinda strange. But I like it. The best movie with Nicolas Cage in years.

I think a lot of people don't get what is happening. If you think about what happened in the movie, it will all fall into place. This movie will be underrated by many. I think I got it. This is a thinker.

I would recommend this to people who are a little tired of the same old super-hero movie type and who are looking for a movie that you will have on your mind for a while. A nice surprise from Nicolas Cage and Elija Wood.

8/10 for me on this movie

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arif_mujib from Dhaka, Bangladesh
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It has been a very long time since Nicolas Cage has done a good movie. This movie is a very good movie though it has a very twisted ending. If you ask why it is good? Then,

1. Good screenplay. Throughout the whole movie, I never felt boring. It had a decent pace with moderate ups and downs.

2. Good acting. Though it was not stellar, you'll have to appreciate their performance. You can feel Jims greed and Davids tormented thoughts.

3. Twisted ending. A bit unexpected ending but it completes the movie. I don't understand why people complains about it. But remember the movie's name is "The Trust" and the ending depicts it perfectly.

So, the conclusion is that it is a good movie. Entertaining from start to finish. Provides some thoughts afterward.

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Matt Davis from Missouri
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I too don't understand why some have such a problem with the ending. It wasn't a bad ending, just different that than the repetitive predictable stuff we're used to.

I thought it was a well acted, well written, and well edited movie. No, it doesn't end the way you "want" it to end. If it did I think that would take away from it.

For those that didn't understand the events that unfold quickly at the end, I don't think you watched the movie very well. It's all explained in small visuals and events throughout the last half of the movie.

One of Nicholas Cage's better movies IMO. I hope this movie gets bumped in ratings when it's fully released. I feel it deserves it.

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ravishi from Romania
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I enjoyed this film. The ending certainly leaves you without the expected gratification of a usual caper movie but that's what makes it good.

'The Trust' makes you think like a good book makes you think, engaging you to ask questions and search for answers. I am not so much inclined to resolve the plot puzzle, rather I'm reflecting upon the ideas of trust, conscience, choice, determination and such.

I think many of the blockbuster capers we're used to send a subliminal message I feel compelled to resist. They tend to condone crime wrapping it in humour and charisma. You can hardly account for such a subtle message but your system of valours is nevertheless affected or at least challenged. Anyway I feel they don't help civil and moral education and only aim to entertain. I disagree with such irresponsibility. However, the Brewer brothers' film does not enter this category, I'm happy to say.

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mattapoisett from United States
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I don't know why people are complaining so much about the ending of this movie. It's really funny and then it gets really serious. Maybe that's a problem for some. I believe the story underneath is about people being corrupt in big and little ways, and whether there's a line you won't cross in your life. Everyone has their own reaction, but I think this movie delivers a lot more than the average crime film and it's all because of the way it ends. The relationship/connection with Nicolas Cage and Elijah Wood is incredible. I thought it was an excellent script, great acting, and all the emotions of a great movie. I enjoyed the entire movie from beginning to end.

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Duchino
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Nicolas Cage is both the butt of movie jokes and a respectable multirole meme, since he's played everything from cult films to shitty flicks (including ridiculous evangelist ones). Lately, he's been very good in stuff like "Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans" (2009) and "Joe" (2014) which was a great modern example of cinéma vérité. In this wonky production, his smarmy opportunist character is even likable, but unsuccessfully flanked by Wood's reluctant partner in crime; while the small-time heist scheme is enjoyable, the succession of events turns out as anti-climactic and disappointing, without much fun or any sort of accomplishment. There's a lack of a third party and a good female lead, besides a heavier dose of irony. The Jerry Lewis cameo was a random surprise, but good for him: I thought he was dead.

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Big E from Cincinnati
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I can not stress how pointless of a watch this was. Wood and Cage should be ashamed of themselves for agreeing to make this movie after reading the script. The movie has no real climax except the viewers complete and utter disappointment.

I usually enjoy movies with Cage or Wood but this is a new low for the both of them and i don't think i would ever consider watching or spending any money on any movie either of them appear in after seeing this crappy piece of "art". The same feeling i had when i watched Will Smith in "Focus", never would i pay any money to watch a movie Smith is in after that.

The story line seemed to have some real potential but the writers slept half way through writing the script and i guess the producers just decided to go with an unfinished script.

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Armando Vera
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This movie had potential was really good until the end. ( Don't READ FURTHER IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED ALREADY) Like I was saying a good movie with potential of a part two movie if they got away with all those jewels and cash. But like most movies someone always has a change of heart and literally kills the whole movie. I won't say much other then it would have been nice to see them get away with and in part too be hunted down by the owner / gang looking for the precious gold. Nicolas Cage did an awesome job just a shame what happens to him in the movie cause his partner is retarded. This movie is exciting and intense but I'm still upset that the dam ending kills the movie and I'm sitting here asking my self did they really end the movie like it was be directed by a moron? Turns out it was cause he probably didn't watch the movie himself or he would of known that it could of had on going money making movie part 2 lol.

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mark1732 from United States
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I started watching this film and was really in to it cause I like Nicholas Cage and there was some great acting. It was a good movie up until the last 15 minutes. unbelievable how the writers screwed up this film at the end! I guess they where trying to do something different and maybe some people liked it but I was not happy at all and felt I just wasted my time. The reviews for this where not good and almost didn't watch it but of course I wanted to see it cause of Nicholas. If Nicholas wants get back on track he should not be involved in scripts like this. This movie has one the worst and endings I have ever seen and the end leaves more questions than answers. Don't bother watching!

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Certifications:
Germany:16 / Netherlands:12 / UK:15 / USA:R (certificate #50305)