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Trapped, isolated, hostage situations, those movies are great to me because you get to know the characters much more in dept.
If you like movies such as, All is lost The thing Terminal 127 hours ATM frozen (not the animated movie) the terminal die hard to name just a few, then you're not going to be disappointed of Trapped. Don't get turned off by the language being Hindi because there is very little dialog and it's not integral to the plot.
One question for the writers though, why didn't he check for dry walls between apartments. That would be the first thing I would do :)
If you like movies such as, All is lost The thing Terminal 127 hours ATM frozen (not the animated movie) the terminal die hard to name just a few, then you're not going to be disappointed of Trapped. Don't get turned off by the language being Hindi because there is very little dialog and it's not integral to the plot.
One question for the writers though, why didn't he check for dry walls between apartments. That would be the first thing I would do :)
we all Can do things we otherwise Wont even think of, only if we are tested under right circumstances. initially after trying everything that every human in his situation would do and even much more, he gives up hope but only after beautiful sign from his GOD he realize that his life is worth living and he cannot waste it , and that was the ONLY motivation he had throughout the story that was dividing the often bleak line between his life and death. And now as i have seen it i don't think anyone could have embodied Shaurya better than Rajkummar who did an amazing job of playing a guy who met his real self in the face of his 'worst nightmare' .
STORY : 10/10 SCREENPLAY AND DIRECTION : 10/10 PERFORMANCE : 10/10 PRODUCTION: movie did a great job of sticking the story to the point and cutting all the unnecessary cost of production. music was commendable.
other than that personally i felt movie also had a tone of modern hi-rise culture under which people have lost the real connection and empathy for others and also as we do not realize how alone and 'TRAPPED' we are until things turn for worse.
STORY : 10/10 SCREENPLAY AND DIRECTION : 10/10 PERFORMANCE : 10/10 PRODUCTION: movie did a great job of sticking the story to the point and cutting all the unnecessary cost of production. music was commendable.
other than that personally i felt movie also had a tone of modern hi-rise culture under which people have lost the real connection and empathy for others and also as we do not realize how alone and 'TRAPPED' we are until things turn for worse.
- DeliriumTonageEuphoric4
- 18 मार्च 2017
- परमालिंक
After udaan and lootera motwane took another brave step in film making. It is a vision of director motwane and perfectly executed by his crew. This gripping story has no space for a popcorn refill and trapped is no regular movie and hence not everyone will enjoy it. Motwane proved that a film has no boundaries.
- ananthasaradhi01
- 15 मार्च 2017
- परमालिंक
Trapped is a film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. I had heard many praises for this film. Now considering that this film is made by the man behind Udaan, I thought that this will be a masterpiece. But I would say that it's not.
Plot: Shaurya gets trapped in his own home without and food, water or electricity.
Story and direction: The film gives us an insight into the life of Shaurya who works in a travel office who is an introvert. The way he extends friendship to his girlfriend was some what very nice. And we see that no one gives basically a s*** as to what he is doing. Like he leaves his home, his PG friends don't even bother to ask as to why he is leaving. The we get to the main plot of the film where Shaurya gets trapped. The film here basically presents quite an unrealistic situation. We basically have no one in the building, a watchman who doesn't give a s***. a house without electricity, etc. But the struggles shown were quite real. You could connect with Shaurya. That's basically what you want from a film, to connect with your protagonist, and from that point of view the film delivers. Then we have the ending where you feel nothing has changed. In films, you basically have an arc where a character is in different places during the beginning and end of the film. But I was very disappointed of the arc not being present.
Performances: Rajkumar Rao was the star of this film. I cared for him in the entire film. He delivered a great performance. No wonder he is a National Award Winner. Geetanjali Thapa was also good for the kind of role she got.
Now since any scene didn't wow me that much, I didn't have a favorite scene in this film.
Verdict: Not one of Motwane's best, but considering the budget in which it was made he did quite a satisfactory job. If not for anything do watch this film for Rajkumar Rao. He kills it.
I am going with a 7/10.
Plot: Shaurya gets trapped in his own home without and food, water or electricity.
Story and direction: The film gives us an insight into the life of Shaurya who works in a travel office who is an introvert. The way he extends friendship to his girlfriend was some what very nice. And we see that no one gives basically a s*** as to what he is doing. Like he leaves his home, his PG friends don't even bother to ask as to why he is leaving. The we get to the main plot of the film where Shaurya gets trapped. The film here basically presents quite an unrealistic situation. We basically have no one in the building, a watchman who doesn't give a s***. a house without electricity, etc. But the struggles shown were quite real. You could connect with Shaurya. That's basically what you want from a film, to connect with your protagonist, and from that point of view the film delivers. Then we have the ending where you feel nothing has changed. In films, you basically have an arc where a character is in different places during the beginning and end of the film. But I was very disappointed of the arc not being present.
Performances: Rajkumar Rao was the star of this film. I cared for him in the entire film. He delivered a great performance. No wonder he is a National Award Winner. Geetanjali Thapa was also good for the kind of role she got.
Now since any scene didn't wow me that much, I didn't have a favorite scene in this film.
Verdict: Not one of Motwane's best, but considering the budget in which it was made he did quite a satisfactory job. If not for anything do watch this film for Rajkumar Rao. He kills it.
I am going with a 7/10.
- AnishMisra
- 19 अक्टू॰ 2017
- परमालिंक
Trapped is a brilliant piece of art.
I had read about the exceptional reviews the movie had got at MAMI fest and damn,i was not not disappointed. Survival dramas are not really a forte in Bollywood.But every once in a while we get such plot driven,tight scripts that it re instills my faith in Indian cinema.Though it is on the lines of Cast away and 127 hours,what makes this unique is this not a isolated location but right in the rush-hush of Mumbai!The protagonist Shaurya (Rajkummar) gets trapped in a high rise with no food,water,electricity and the movie effectively captures his despair,attempts to break loose and finally,embracing his fears.
Rajkummar is effortless and brilliant.Geetanjali is good in her short but pivotal role.Special shout out to the cinematographer and score by Aloknanda Dasgupta,its haunting! The script is the boss here,kudos to the writers to have guts to attempt something like this. Vikramaditya is top notch as usual making this engaging,nail biting movie.I did wish he captured the psychological side of Shaurya(Rajkummar) throughout his ordeal a bit more eloquently and gave it more screen time.The climax sequence could have been even more better.
Overall its a great movie,must watch :)
I had read about the exceptional reviews the movie had got at MAMI fest and damn,i was not not disappointed. Survival dramas are not really a forte in Bollywood.But every once in a while we get such plot driven,tight scripts that it re instills my faith in Indian cinema.Though it is on the lines of Cast away and 127 hours,what makes this unique is this not a isolated location but right in the rush-hush of Mumbai!The protagonist Shaurya (Rajkummar) gets trapped in a high rise with no food,water,electricity and the movie effectively captures his despair,attempts to break loose and finally,embracing his fears.
Rajkummar is effortless and brilliant.Geetanjali is good in her short but pivotal role.Special shout out to the cinematographer and score by Aloknanda Dasgupta,its haunting! The script is the boss here,kudos to the writers to have guts to attempt something like this. Vikramaditya is top notch as usual making this engaging,nail biting movie.I did wish he captured the psychological side of Shaurya(Rajkummar) throughout his ordeal a bit more eloquently and gave it more screen time.The climax sequence could have been even more better.
Overall its a great movie,must watch :)
- prakashprameet
- 16 मार्च 2017
- परमालिंक
- nachiketasingh
- 20 मार्च 2017
- परमालिंक
Each generation of movie-buffs has a favourite actor who becomes a part of their lives. Sense of relativity strikes perpetually and you start sharing their moments of emotions like successes and failures. To me this actor is Rajkumar rao . #Trapped left me with a sense of pride to have seen him grow as an actor since LSD. #Shahid #Newton are the nuggets to cherish for decades to come, I am sure #Omerta would be a delightful watch too . India has found its very own Daniel Day-Lewis with simmering layers of excellence, standing on the cusp of becoming a legend. Its exhilarating to see him climbing the ladder of success in today's shallow showbiz, where the number of social media followers decide the popularity of the celebrity. #Bravo
- barkhatamrakar
- 19 अक्टू॰ 2017
- परमालिंक
- shashrvacai
- 5 सित॰ 2020
- परमालिंक
If there is one thing that still makes intelligent people go to the movies, it is the little bit of realism that today's independent movies adopt. While Neeraj Ghaywan's Masaan (2015) is one such film that comes to my mind right now, this emotional thriller here is going to be on my mind when I review a next similar-kinda film.
Shaurya (Rajkummar Rao) is a young working-class man who has finally found his purpose through his lady-love Noorie (Geetanjali Thapa), a coworker who is about to get married to someone else. He succeeds in cajoling her to marry and move in with him, but she only has one condition: get an apartment (rented will do) for himself and then they can start complementing each other. Shaurya agrees, pulls up his socks, and gets on with room hunting, only to be the victim of one hasty, badly-made decision.
Starting from the first scene, Rao keeps you hooked with his nuanced performance, as writers Amit Joshi and Hardik Mehta slowly introduce him as this desolate youngster trying to woo one of his coworkers. The tiny amount of playful romance the film uses to kick-start what quickly becomes an ordeal for the relatable protagonist is what essentially works for the film. With shades of subtle humor and realism in every few scenes as the story slowly inches forward, the film tries to address a handful of issues. The primary one being isolation (from the outside life) and its acknowledgment. It is the central theme of the film, which it then goes to explore and come to the point that fear breeds isolation, which can only be overcome by courage.
Other causes it faintly touches are real estate issues, religion, vegetarianism, and self-reliance. While it may be easy to eschew these delicate samples in the film, what you cannot ignore is the sheer simplicity of the plot-line. The film is inherently about Shaurya and his experience as a guy who gets locked up in a flat in a high-rise without food, water, or electricity, which robs him of more than just few days' life. But, what the film tries to say between the lines is something extremely relevant in this time of a connected world where people are moving away from each other.
Motwane's actors are brilliant in their collective act, and are real pleasure to watch. Rao is phenomenal as the taciturn, unlucky guy whereas National Award-winning Thapa mesmerizes me in this short role that she does with finesse and loveliness. Rao has always done roles that demand a great effort, and in here, his efforts have paid off. Of course, many people could have done this, but I cannot think of anyone else who would have done such a great job. The supporting cast are well directed, and support the film in its quest to convey a message or two without inducing ennui. Of course, there are long sequences where the central character just stares into the moonlit sky, but branding them as boring is like disrespecting the art of realistic cinema. Realism, surprisingly, comes with its fair share of bitterness, and Trapped balances it perfectly.
It's an emotional thriller that should be lauded for its experimental nature, minimalistic storytelling, and brilliant overall filmmaking. It wouldn't have been what it is without the arresting music by Alokananda Dasgupta, crisp editing, and fine photography. The sequences and score are going to play with your mood and your emotions as you try to pointlessly help Shaurya get out of the flat. Furthermore, it is obvious that this is a thinking man's film and not a typical Bollywood thriller.
BOTTOM LINE: Vikramditya Motwane's "Trapped" is a brilliant fun- filled thriller made with so much less yet heavy substance that it drives home a point or two and tugs at your heartstrings once or twice all in a 100 minutes. Go watch it at your nearest theater.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO
Shaurya (Rajkummar Rao) is a young working-class man who has finally found his purpose through his lady-love Noorie (Geetanjali Thapa), a coworker who is about to get married to someone else. He succeeds in cajoling her to marry and move in with him, but she only has one condition: get an apartment (rented will do) for himself and then they can start complementing each other. Shaurya agrees, pulls up his socks, and gets on with room hunting, only to be the victim of one hasty, badly-made decision.
Starting from the first scene, Rao keeps you hooked with his nuanced performance, as writers Amit Joshi and Hardik Mehta slowly introduce him as this desolate youngster trying to woo one of his coworkers. The tiny amount of playful romance the film uses to kick-start what quickly becomes an ordeal for the relatable protagonist is what essentially works for the film. With shades of subtle humor and realism in every few scenes as the story slowly inches forward, the film tries to address a handful of issues. The primary one being isolation (from the outside life) and its acknowledgment. It is the central theme of the film, which it then goes to explore and come to the point that fear breeds isolation, which can only be overcome by courage.
Other causes it faintly touches are real estate issues, religion, vegetarianism, and self-reliance. While it may be easy to eschew these delicate samples in the film, what you cannot ignore is the sheer simplicity of the plot-line. The film is inherently about Shaurya and his experience as a guy who gets locked up in a flat in a high-rise without food, water, or electricity, which robs him of more than just few days' life. But, what the film tries to say between the lines is something extremely relevant in this time of a connected world where people are moving away from each other.
Motwane's actors are brilliant in their collective act, and are real pleasure to watch. Rao is phenomenal as the taciturn, unlucky guy whereas National Award-winning Thapa mesmerizes me in this short role that she does with finesse and loveliness. Rao has always done roles that demand a great effort, and in here, his efforts have paid off. Of course, many people could have done this, but I cannot think of anyone else who would have done such a great job. The supporting cast are well directed, and support the film in its quest to convey a message or two without inducing ennui. Of course, there are long sequences where the central character just stares into the moonlit sky, but branding them as boring is like disrespecting the art of realistic cinema. Realism, surprisingly, comes with its fair share of bitterness, and Trapped balances it perfectly.
It's an emotional thriller that should be lauded for its experimental nature, minimalistic storytelling, and brilliant overall filmmaking. It wouldn't have been what it is without the arresting music by Alokananda Dasgupta, crisp editing, and fine photography. The sequences and score are going to play with your mood and your emotions as you try to pointlessly help Shaurya get out of the flat. Furthermore, it is obvious that this is a thinking man's film and not a typical Bollywood thriller.
BOTTOM LINE: Vikramditya Motwane's "Trapped" is a brilliant fun- filled thriller made with so much less yet heavy substance that it drives home a point or two and tugs at your heartstrings once or twice all in a 100 minutes. Go watch it at your nearest theater.
Can be watched with a typical Indian family? NO
Trapped as the name leads it is obliviously a survival flick.
Rajkumar Rao as Shaurya who leads an average life of any single man working on a normal job routine. He rents an apartment in the 35th floor of a 40 something floor building. The hitch here is its is in the middle of the happening city yet deserted by itself or isolated from the people's world.
So Rao takes us with him on his struggle ride when he gets himself locked in his flat on the first day he moved in. The next 80 mins in the movie are about how he fights for survival locked in without no water no electricity and no food. We see him struggle through psychic reactions, hallucinations, growing impatient, crying, growling losing hope. All the above said expressions perfectly convinced by Rajkumar Rao.
What I particularly like about the movie is the end message as you take it is very subtle and up to you.
It can be from what came to my mind
1. You can end up in a big hole if don't think logically and fall for cheaper options. 2. Even the minute careless negligence of an everyday action can put you in a big struggle for life. 3. My favorite one: there are still chances that you will be surrounded by hundred thousand people but nobody will hear you or see you though you are seeing and hearing them. It's like situations can camouflage your presence and makes you disappear.
I wouldn't say this is a perfect survival flick it has its own flaws in it, you might feel it is depressing disturbing and not to the logic but still I would recommend it because compared to other films of the same genre like 127 hours or cast away or life of pi where the struggle situation happens in middle of nowhere. The point in this story it happens right in the middle of a populated area and yet he is isolated.
Reference to no of days or the place (looks like Mumbai but was not explicit) could have added more of impact to the audience.
Rajkumar Rao as Shaurya who leads an average life of any single man working on a normal job routine. He rents an apartment in the 35th floor of a 40 something floor building. The hitch here is its is in the middle of the happening city yet deserted by itself or isolated from the people's world.
So Rao takes us with him on his struggle ride when he gets himself locked in his flat on the first day he moved in. The next 80 mins in the movie are about how he fights for survival locked in without no water no electricity and no food. We see him struggle through psychic reactions, hallucinations, growing impatient, crying, growling losing hope. All the above said expressions perfectly convinced by Rajkumar Rao.
What I particularly like about the movie is the end message as you take it is very subtle and up to you.
It can be from what came to my mind
1. You can end up in a big hole if don't think logically and fall for cheaper options. 2. Even the minute careless negligence of an everyday action can put you in a big struggle for life. 3. My favorite one: there are still chances that you will be surrounded by hundred thousand people but nobody will hear you or see you though you are seeing and hearing them. It's like situations can camouflage your presence and makes you disappear.
I wouldn't say this is a perfect survival flick it has its own flaws in it, you might feel it is depressing disturbing and not to the logic but still I would recommend it because compared to other films of the same genre like 127 hours or cast away or life of pi where the struggle situation happens in middle of nowhere. The point in this story it happens right in the middle of a populated area and yet he is isolated.
Reference to no of days or the place (looks like Mumbai but was not explicit) could have added more of impact to the audience.
- SivakumarBalachandran
- 26 मार्च 2017
- परमालिंक
Trapped in an apartment with lots of tools and can't get out. If he just looked to his left of door, there is a hinge, which can be removed from the inside, making the door easy to break open. As for how, well its a well furnished apartment, and he already have those pliers type thing. Screws/nails can be obtained form wall-sockets/electrical devices/furniture. He also has fire, if the door is flammable, or if hinges do not come out easily. Barely takes 10-20 minutes to open the damn thing. Probably didn't took a single class in college he went to. What a shame.
- paulwalters-24
- 26 अग॰ 2018
- परमालिंक
Watch it right now or you will be missing one of most heart touching experiences bollywood has to offer.
- stringakaak
- 30 जन॰ 2020
- परमालिंक
Trapped is an entertaining thriller/survival drama, and a great critical commentary on life in the big city, how lonely it could be even when it's full of people, how self-centred people can be, totally unaware of their surroundings. This is where our hero is stuck, on the high floor of one of Mumbai's uninhabited apartment skyscrapers. He gets to live there temporarily and jumps on the opportunity to pay minimal rent. But soon enough he gets locked in the apartment, without electricity and ability to contact anyone. The film's premise sounds rather peculiar at first, how would anyone get locked inside an apartment? But once the film is on, everything fits perfectly into the story in what turns out to be a realistic and very grippingly convincing film. The film is not perfect, and it does strain credulity on several occasions, but it's forgivable. It goes without saying that nothing would work if not for Rajkummar Rao's excellent performance. Being a sole player is a great challenge for any actor, and Rao rises to the occasion. Rao is the film, he is the story, he is the script, and he is everything Trapped is. The other star is of course director Vikramaditya Motwane, who directs this feature with heart and soul, and makes it much more than just another survival story. Kudos to him for successfully conveying his important social message and keeping the audience on the edge of their seats through this entertaining and highly captivating film.
- Peter_Young
- 3 मार्च 2021
- परमालिंक
It's an average flick with few intense scenes which shows the survival strategies of a man trapped in a flat with none close-by . Raj was good in his role and well-done.
- shabin-sajan
- 6 मार्च 2019
- परमालिंक
It keeps you on the edge of your seat.for all those who are giving more 'logical' solutions, it shows common behaviour that an ordinary man will exhibit. He was npt some bear grylls or some escape artist.
- nicetochatting
- 26 जून 2020
- परमालिंक
- rickysmythie
- 28 जुल॰ 2017
- परमालिंक
#Trapped is Indian bollywood path breaking film that holds us from the start to the end. We saw Cast Away,127 hours, Life Of Pi and The Revenant Movie.We were thinking that when our bollywood filmmakers make this kind of survival film? This one is for those people.The best part of this movie is sharp screenplay by Amit Joshi and Hardik Mehta.They covered all little little detail of human nature and psychopaths.Rajkumar Rao takes us alive through all his acts.The background score and elements they have used are just amazing and eye catching.Throwing cardboards,Write by blood,The Chat with rat,eating pigeon and the abstract scenes that affects rajkumar's character are captivating.The one liner message is truly conveyed."Freedom lies beyond fear".Hats off to Vikramaditya Motwane for directing something that was not presented in our cinema and for not giving disturbance interval in the movie.Must watch for alive feeling....
- mohit-planetrock
- 20 मार्च 2017
- परमालिंक
Rajkumar Rao is terrific in this survival film set in the wilderness of a vacant apartment building in Mumbai city without food, water and electricity. Vikramaditya Motwane's direction and Rao's performance keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout the film even though the plot is familiar from other survival films.
- Jithindurden
- 1 दिस॰ 2017
- परमालिंक
- BiswajitSince2005
- 10 अक्टू॰ 2019
- परमालिंक
Trapped is a different type of experience for bollywood lovers. This movie is only for a small group of audience which wants to see reality and class movies and not typical masala movies.
Movie has minimum dialogues because movie is mainly a visual representation of a lonely man trapped in an empty flat. Rajkumar Rao did a great job, his acting was enough to keep the movie moving.
Problem with the movie was that it was little bit long for this type of story. This type of story is mainly converted into short movies, not full fledged movies. Also, the romantic story of main lead was underdeveloped. It needed more death and details.
Overall, it was good experience watching this movie. Expect some problems which I mentioned, movie is good and Rajkumar's acting is what kept this movie moving.
Movie has minimum dialogues because movie is mainly a visual representation of a lonely man trapped in an empty flat. Rajkumar Rao did a great job, his acting was enough to keep the movie moving.
Problem with the movie was that it was little bit long for this type of story. This type of story is mainly converted into short movies, not full fledged movies. Also, the romantic story of main lead was underdeveloped. It needed more death and details.
Overall, it was good experience watching this movie. Expect some problems which I mentioned, movie is good and Rajkumar's acting is what kept this movie moving.
- akshatmahajan
- 7 नव॰ 2021
- परमालिंक
The stupidest movie I've watched in recent time. Full of goofs... I wasted my time watching this crap don't want to waste another minute writing this review. I wonder why does this film has such high rating???
- Movies-On-Weekend
- 17 फ़र॰ 2022
- परमालिंक
This is a survival film. The entire movie is within a single house where he is trapped with no water, food, electricity. Strategy to survive is appreciable. Acting is excellent. Movie with least dialogues, but gets you involved into the character. Rajkumar Rao acting is excellent. You even have sentiment added in the end, which is heartbreaking., that touches your heart.
Though people are so closer to him (in distance), he literally can not communicate or seek help. How dangerous that could be. Even it is better to stay on a stranded island where you can get energy to survive because you know you can get closer to reality and sustain. But, this movie is a special case, where though you have people in your vicinity, the life still can be challenging to survive.
Now, this is what is depicted nicely. Go and watch it. This movie is better than CAST AWAY(2000). I should not have compared as CAST AWAY was a very old movie. But I just wanted to let you guys know that Trapped is one of those fine thrillers which could have taken inspiration from a very raw "CAST AWAY" and fine tuned the survival genre.
Though people are so closer to him (in distance), he literally can not communicate or seek help. How dangerous that could be. Even it is better to stay on a stranded island where you can get energy to survive because you know you can get closer to reality and sustain. But, this movie is a special case, where though you have people in your vicinity, the life still can be challenging to survive.
Now, this is what is depicted nicely. Go and watch it. This movie is better than CAST AWAY(2000). I should not have compared as CAST AWAY was a very old movie. But I just wanted to let you guys know that Trapped is one of those fine thrillers which could have taken inspiration from a very raw "CAST AWAY" and fine tuned the survival genre.
- rohit_vit2020
- 17 मार्च 2017
- परमालिंक
These kind of movies make me a bollywood fan. Trapped is an original concept that has been made so well. A Thrilling performance by Rajkummar Rao. Vikramaditya Motwane is a brilliant director. The screenplay / script/ editing is fantastic. The movie moves at a brisk pace and at the same time the feeling sinks in slowly that there will be rescue for the Protagonist. This is real horror. It is amazing