Key Takeaways:
– Jessica Alba makes a comeback on the big screen after five years through Netflix's ‘Trigger Warning.'
– The film is her first since ‘Killers Anonymous' and her first onscreen role since the ‘Bad Boys' TV spin-off, ‘L.A.'s Finest.'
– ‘Trigger Warning' aims to capitalize on the recent trend of revenge thrillers for star comebacks.
– Despite a change in script writers, the film has been criticized for its cliched and stereotypical plot and character interactions.
Jessica Alba is back on the big screen with Netflix's revenge thriller ‘Trigger Warning,' her first feature film since ‘Killers Anonymous.' Despite the hype around Alba's return, the film has received mixed reviews, inviting comparisons with genre staples like ‘Reacher,' ‘Peppermint,' and various Liam Neeson films.
The Thrilling Premise
‘Trigger Warning' follows the story of Special Forces commando Parker, played by Alba, who returns home to investigate her father's suspicious death. Despite being told to stay out of it by the local sheriff and her ex-boyfriend, she defies the odds to uncover secrets that could lead to the most unexpected turns. Amidst a local power struggle, she has to face respected Senator Swann, portrayed by Anthony Michael Hall.
The Execution of ‘Trigger Warning'
Directed by Mouly Surya, known for ‘What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love,' the film incorporates action sequences choreographed based on the Pencak Silat fighting style, distinct to Surya's Indonesian roots. However, while the action gets a thumbs up, the script comes under critical scrutiny.
Although the writing team had a solid lineup, including John Brancato (‘The Game'), Josh Olson (‘A History of Violence'), and Halley Gross (‘Banshee'), critics claim the storyline seems like a cheap revision of older scripts with an overlay of political correctness. Critics also note some disappointing attempts to tackle racist undertones in the film.
The Question of Worthiness
While ‘Trigger Warning' seeks to bring Alba back into the limelight, it regrettably struggles under the weight of poor dialogue, weak character relationships, and overused tropes. The plot, populated by uninspiring villains and lowbrow humor, undermines the film's attempts at depth and relevance.
Even though Jessica Alba delivers her signature action sequences, her character's interactions with others can come off as awkward and forced. The narrative is often rattled with unnecessary exposition that ends up slowing the film rather than adding substance to it.
In Conclusion
Even though ‘Trigger Warning' had the potential to be a pivotal comeback film for Alba, it seems to have missed the mark. Despite the abundance of action sequences and a powerful lead actress, the poor script and dialogue have led to it earning a mediocre rating of 3/10. But who knows? Some viewers might want to give this film a shot, simply for Alba's much-awaited return to the silver screen.
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