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Trigger Point

Trigger Point

Action · Thriller · Mystery · 2021

Nicolas Shaw is a retired U.S. special operative who becomes part of an elite 'invisible' team that quietly takes out the worst villains around the world.

Movie details

Trigger Point

“Everyone breaks.”

2021 Action · Thriller · Mystery 1h 22m

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6.2 / 10

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Nicolas Shaw is a retired U.S. special operative who becomes part of an elite 'invisible' team that quietly takes out the worst villains around the world.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Brad Turner

Written by

Michael Vickerson

Barry Pepper

Barry Pepper

Nicolas Shaw

Laura Vandervoort

Laura Vandervoort

Fiona Snow

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Elias Kane

Eve Harlow

Eve Harlow

Monica Kane

Rainbow Sun Francks

Rainbow Sun Francks

Mouthpiece

Jayne Eastwood

Jayne Eastwood

Irene Cole

Brian Cook

Brian Cook

Oliver Stowell

Court is in session

Put Trigger Point on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.