The 1990's film "Trust" leaves viewers pondering aspects of life that we probably (hopefully at least) never had the pleasure of encountering. Whether it be keeping a live hand grenade on you at all times, murdering your own father, or debating an abortion, "Trust" dwells deep into the depths of loneliness. This film offers an insight on the struggles of some not-so normal lives.
The movie gives off a dark, desolate vibe, which actually makes you feel for the characters. You see Maria and Matthew battle the pain in there lives, and mostly lose. There is an overcast shadowed over them, and all you want as a viewer is to see them succeed. It seems at every turn there is yet another murky result waiting for them, endlessly enwrapping these kindhearted characters into despair.
It's not all so gloomy though, as the dark tone can actually be a bit humorous at times. Throughout all the fog, a drinking contest between Matthew and Maria's mom, are just small pieces that you cant help but chuckle at.
"Trust" offers a unique outlook on what it's like to be by yourself in this world, but when matched up with someone just as abandoned as you, you are never truly alone.
It's interesting that you say they're lives are not-so normal, but I agree. And yet it seems as if the director is attempting to portray them as normal, and that the development of the characters is a development that everyone will go through if they, too, follow the beaten path of the domestic life.
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that you say they're lives are not-so normal, but I agree. And yet it seems as if the director is attempting to portray them as normal, and that the development of the characters is a development that everyone will go through if they, too, follow the beaten path of the domestic life.
ReplyDeleteI agree that their lives are not-so-normal. If you break down each event that happens their lives do seem like sad but normal lives-teen pregnancy, unemployment.. But when you add in their emotions and the way the characters are living and the choices they make creates an abnormal life.
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