Trap House Review: Dave Bautista's Gritty Crime Thriller Stumbles Despite Potential

• Michael Dowse's 'Trap House,' starring Dave Bautista, premiered on Prime Video on December 31st.
• The film aims for a gritty street-level action but is described as messy and less convincing, failing to blend family drama with crime thrills effectively.
• Plot involves DEA agent Ray (Bautista) whose teenage son Cody and friends rob cartel trap houses, leading to violent consequences.
• The movie maintains tension and action, but rushes the story, often skipping consequences and lacking deep exploration of themes.
• Dave Bautista delivers a serious performance, but other characters are thinly sketched, making the film a missed opportunity despite its promise.

Why It Matters: 'Trap House' offers gritty action but falls short on depth, a missed opportunity despite Dave Bautista's performance.