Trespass (2011)

As they're held for ransom, a husband and wife's predicament grows more dire amid the discovery of betrayal and deception.

Director:

Joel Schumacher

Writer:

Karl Gajdusek

Stars:

Nicolas Cage, Nicole Kidman, Cam Gigandet

2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Nicolas Cage	...	Kyle Miller
Nicole Kidman	...	Sarah Miller
Ben Mendelsohn	...	Elias
Liana Liberato	...	Avery Miller
Cam Gigandet	...	Jonah
Jordana Spiro	...	Petal
Dash Mihok	...	Ty
Emily Meade	...	Kendra
Nico Tortorella	...	Jake
Brandon Belknap	...	Dylan
Terry Milam	...	Travis
Tina Parker	...	Security Operator
David Maldonado	...	Security Guard (as Dave Maldonado)
Nilo Otero	...	Mr. Big
Simona Williams	...	Mrs. Big

Storyline

Kyle and Sarah Miller have it all: a huge gated house on the water, fancy cars, and the potential for romance in their relationship. He's just back from a business trip (he brokers diamonds) and their teen daughter Avery is sneaking out to a party, when four thugs in security uniforms and ski masks stage a home invasion. They want what's in the safe: cash and diamonds. Kyle stalls them, trying to negotiate for Sarah's freedom. Over the next few hours, the back stories of the four robbers (two brothers, a girlfriend, and the representative of a local drug kingpin) as well as the fault lines in Kyle and Sarah's marriage come into play. Is there room here for heroism?

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Plot Keywords:

home invasion | family in danger | betrayal | threat to kill | dysfunctional family | 

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Taglines:

When terror is at your door, you can run, or you can fight.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and terror, pervasive language and some brief drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Millennium Films [United States]

Country:

USA Bulgaria

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 October 2011 (Bulgaria)

Also Known As:

Anatomia strachu

Filming Locations:

Millennium Studios- 300 Douglas Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,816, 16 October 2011

Gross USA:

$24,094

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$9,612,469

Company Credits

Production Co:

Millennium Films, Millennium Films, Winkler Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ben Mendelsohn (Elias) previously appeared alongside Chris O'Donnell in Vertical Limit. O'Donnell and Nicole Kidman both appeared in Batman Forever, also directed by Joel Schumacher.

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Goofs

In the end credits, Hans Bjerno's aerial camera operator credit is misspelled as "ariel".

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Quotes

[first lines]
Kyle Miller: I don't understand why we can't continue construction.

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Connections

Featured in Trespass: Inside the Thriller (2011)

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Soundtracks

Hoody
Written by Joleen Belle, Jaden Michaels and Jack D. Elliot
Performed by Joleen Belle
Published by Wild Pink Music/JoBelle Music/J Ad3nmichaels (ASCAP) and Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc. OBO G Tank Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of the Royalty Network, Inc. and Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc.

User Reviews

Over the top nonsense

I generally like to seek out films with a favourable IMDb review, yet have not previously reviewed a film myself. It was the relatively high review score that prompted me to "break my duck" (it's a UK expression) because I simply can't believe how this film has got such good reviews. It has the most outrageously over the top acting and ridiculous script that I have seen in such a long time.

Perversely, it's the absurdity that is the only thing line that keeps it from being boring and predictable - you are weirdly compelled to see how silly it can get. Every single character's handling of the situation and dialogue is so unbelievable that it's almost funny . If you thought that Nick Cage was bad in the ridiculous "Wicker Man" remake then this is certainly a close second.

One reviewer called this film "subtle" and I respect all views, but I found this as subtle as a flying mallet. This is sub standard fare even for the limited acting range of Nick Cage, but Nicole Kidman is sadly wasted here and is capable of so much more.

Sometimes "over the top" can make for entertaining escapism, not here. Sorry, I know it different strokes etc, but I thought this was absolutely awful.