The Trigger Effect (1996)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

The Worst Film Ever

Just perfect...

Bad Acting and worse Bad Screenplay

This movie illustrates a solid reason why prepping for bad situations is a good idea. It only takes two days of the power being off for people to begin turning on each other. If everyone had been prepared, that wouldn't have been an issue. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating that everyone should build a bunker in their basement stocked with 20 years worth of food. But a two week supply of food, water and a weapon with which to defend yourself could be the difference between life and death in a situation like this.So, all in all, a mediocre movie with a strong message. It never hurts to be prepared.

Why I couldn't recall practically anything from this film, is really beyond me. I saw it once during the late 90's, and the only thing I still remembered was that I thought it was pretty good. With this second time viewing, I can only conclude the same thing: It's beyond me, as this really is a fine film and pretty memorable while at it too. A blackout causes fear and distress in a small city. In the suburbs, the inhabitants of one street try to make the best of it. When a burglar breaks into Matthew & Annie's house, someone dies. And things go from bad to worse. And from a small town thriller with various characters, into a sudden road-movie with three protagonists taking the lead and an unpleasant (but worthwhile) Michael Rooker popping up by surprise. A cool little thriller that keeps you on your toes, towards an ending that's not all that horrible as you might expect it to be. Especially Kyle MacLachlan & Elisabeth Shue (as Matthew & Annie) give fine performances, though sadly Shue's character (splendidly portrayed in the first half) becomes a bit under-used in the second part of the movie. Still, check out this film if you have the chance. Reading some of the harsher comments on here, I wonder what people were expecting from this film... A profound piece of emotional drama? A Tarantino-like blabber-fest with many über-cool characters? Whatever. I didn't know what to expect - even this second time - and "The Trigger Effect" had me once again entertained. The characters were okay, the leads were fine, well-photographed and it turned out to be a sort of 'two-in-one' kind of deal. At least you get to choose which half of the film you liked better.

I know this is not a new movie, but, I saw this for the first time last night. It seemed to start out with a little interest to the plot. A young couple with an infant child in suburbia. Nice house and a Volvo if I am not mistaken. Seems the husband has an ego problem and keeps stepping in front of black people in lines. Has a friend in construction ( Mulroney ) who may have been Liz Shue's squeeze at one time. In a drinking around the fireplace session Shue and Mulroney head to the kitchen. After some verbal exchange and long looks they kiss. Hubby walks in late and just misses the "action" between his bud and his old lady ( awww ). Not people of substance, I would gather.In this "film" there is a blackout, looting, the pro's and con's of firearm ownership, disrespect/respect amongst the races, a shootout and a burglary. I'm sure ( Shue ? ) I've omitted a few things but this thing is all over the place. If there is one solid message to it from the director it would be to NOT waste 2 hours of your life watching this "piece".I do feel quite generous in giving this story a "2" on the voting scale.

I really expected this movie to be quite boring with a few tense moments making it worth it. Like so many movies i saw this one because i got to borrow it from a friend.I must say the movie really has only one tense moment, BUT what actually gets it a rating of 5 is that it consists of one brilliant idea/ thought / concept after the other including some smart film making right from the beginning about the trigger effects of rudeness to the way they never mention the city/ town where the people stay.This movie really does not much to offer in terms of sheer entertainment but it requires some thinking to discover some on the ideas/ thoughts / concepts shown in it.I wouldn't normally see this movie but now that i did its not bad. please see it as last choice movie though even though its not that bad, the thinking required is mostly not desirable.