Love Trap (2005) User Reviews

Worth the watch...

[tee-hype · 7/10 · 15 February 2008]

I picked this film up at my local library. Having met the director at a film festival late last year, I was curious to "check out" his work. I was pleasantly surprised.

The film takes a fresh look at familiar subjects, love, infidelity, friendships, jealousy. It can be a bit 'talky' at times but never so much as to completely sink the film. I enjoyed watching a love story with characters that CLEARLY belong together and watching them make conscious decisions rather than haphazardly "falling" into something as important as love.

The contrast between this film and the average low-budget shoot-em' up black film is quite distinct. Check it out. If you're lucky, your copy will come with a copy of the soundtrack like mine did. Good stuff!

Good Message

[Ncolur · 7/10 · 9 March 2012]

I rented this movie on Netflix about three weeks ago. I thought the acting was terrible. I struggled to get through the beginning, but out of boredom I continued to watch. The leading roll (man) held my attention enough to keep watching. As the movie picks up and starts to unfold its story, I was pulled in a bit more. The messiness of the story became very intriguing and I continued to watch.

I must say, it's been three weeks since I've seen this movie and it continues to be on my mind...OK, maybe NOT the entire movie, but the ending, the mindset of the leading man when he went to the minister for words of wisdom and most of all the words of wisdom delivered from the minister. I have carried them with me and shared them with friends.

All in all the acting was not so good but the overall message was Excellent.

Amazingly Good Movie

[SonjaSeabon · 8/10 · 14 November 2009]

A realistic depiction of young love for the college set but also appealing to an older viewer like me. It has ups and downs and twists and turns and made me shed a tear or two. We rarely see movies with black urban characters that could appeal to older, non black audiences and show a more real life depiction of young black adults.

This movie takes place on a college campus and town where two people meet and fall in love. In the background are various friends acquaintances and situations that impact them for better or worse. Typical plot some may say, but this really was unexpected.

I found myself rooting for the survival of the couple's relationship, seeing my own past in their story. Moments of deep thought and revelation came pouring out of the actors performances.

It's a bright film that I would endorse for those young at heart and in love or have ever been in love. Great movie. I'll be looking for a copy to add to my movie collection.

A "must see" independent film

[awheelings · 10/10 · 16 February 2006]

Love trap is a "must see" independent film. When I sat down to watch the movie, I came in with low expectations, but left with a blessing. The story is poetic, substantive, and creative. The writer pulls you in further and further which each scene, allowing you to relate to the realistic characters that every one can identify with. The movie allowed me to reflect on my life and what I consider love to be. The movie displayed what love really is, action not emotion. I was also impressed with the quality of the cinematography and the soundtrack of the movie. The entire presentation surpassed my expectations. I give the movie two big thumbs up and recommend it to everyone of all ages and all backgrounds.

IMDb needs to shape up...

[frankbgoodin2 · 10/10 · 27 August 2007]

Love Trap is not a short, it's quite obviously a full length feature film with a running time of 105 minutes.

While I'm writing this, I might as well talk a bit more about Love Trap. I'm frequently asked what makes Love Trap different... this is how I respond to that question: 1) It introduces characters - one in particular - that have never been seen before in film, period.

2) It reveals more truth about love, and delves more deeply into the very concept of love, than any other U.S. film ever made, in my humble opinion.

3) Structurally, as in the way the story is told, it is unlike any love story you've ever seen.

4) It offers extremely timely insights on various cultural issues, both within and outside the Black community.

Over time, people will come to see Love Trap as about as wholly an original work as possible in this era, delightfully refreshing, authentic and honest. It is a rare morality play full of food for thought.

Please visit www.lovetrapmovie.com for complete and accurate info about this film.

A job well done

[wandamckiver · 10/10 · 19 November 2008]

This movie earned every one of the ten votes I gave it! Thank you guys for making a movie worth watching. You showed the world,you can still write, direct, produce and star in a black movie without the negative stereotypes. The poetry was awesome as well, hats off to the poets and musicians.

I watched it last night, as I fell in love with my darling all over again. I will be adding it to my movie collection today, and recommending it to my friends and family.

Please continue to produce quality, don't worry about the quantity....

Thank you again, and best wishes and blesses to you!