I love the way British do mysteries, and I love Nathaniel Parker, so I was eager to watch "Trust," a 2000 film.
A "brief" (attorney)Anne Travers played by Caroline Goodall finds that she has to serve as her husband Michael Mitcham's (Mark Strong) attorney when he is arrested for the murder of a prostitute. Unfortunately the case is filled with obstacles, not the least of which is that Anne finds out about an incident before they were married, and some affairs since. Anne is no saint herself - she's sleeping with his best friend, Andrew (Parker); however, she has ended it. Andrew, however, is pretty persistent. The evidence against Michael is mounting. Then devastating surprise testimony all but ruins the case.
Very good, if too long given the script, with red herrings and a neat twist. With something like this, I find it's best not to analyze the plot too much unless I really loathe it and need to find something wrong. Otherwise I just buy into it.
I do agree with other reviewers on this site that it ran long and that the characters were not very likable. However, I liked it. Strong had the strongest role and delivered; Nathaniel Parker was sexy and hard to read, which was totally appropriate; and Goodall gives an emotional performance.
It kept me watching, that's for sure.
