Jessica Alba

Anthony Michael Hall

Tone Bell

Mark Webber

Jake Weary

Gabriel Basso

Kaiwi Lyman

Hari Dhillon

Alejandro De Hoyos

Nadiv Molcho

Peter Monro

Stephanie Jones

James Cady

Jerry G. Angelo

David DeLao

Kyle Potter

Andrew Franklin

Luis Valladares

Monica Sanchez

Gianna Gallegos

Gabriel Armijo

Matthew Blood-Smyth

Josh Horton

Efka Kvaraciejus

Daniel Norris

Aaron Matthews

Nate Harris

Tait Fletcher

Ben Smith-Petersen

Kieran Gallagher

Ross Kohnstam

Luis Castillo

Ben Vazquez

Rob Estrada

Juanita Trad

Yvette Fazio-Delaney

David Loving

Crystal Mayes

John Robert Laing

Lauren Slatten

Nahod Bjelic

Ryan Cook

Rachel Manera

Samantha Hawkins

Zoë White

Susan Magestro

Chris Tonick

Robert Grigsby Wilson

Amrit Khalsa

Jonathan Fuhrman

Daniel J. Heffner

Chelsea Ellis Bloch

Enis Rotthoff

Natasha Gerasimova

Jason Clark

Marisol Roncali

Kaelin Omerod

Mariah Blanco

Marie Ciattini

Esther Hornstein

Halley Wegryn Gross

Mouly Surya

Josh Olson

John Brancato

Basil Iwanyk

Erica Lee

Action

Trigger Warning

Thunder Road

Mexican Spitfire

United States of America

In hot pursuit of the latest girl boss flop that was Fusiosa, comes Trigger Warning. 

The aptly named military action flick can only trigger contempt for its fanciful story line, absurdly unrealistic action, and touting the US military as the good guys.

I don't mind Jessica Alba but this simply does not work. Its action is unrealistic with Alba throwing big men around like rag dolls. Its not helped either by a puerile, done to death back story full of cheesy, pseudo traditionalist, family and pro US military cliches.

The results wholly uninspiring and unintentionally funny, in a corny kind of way. I managed about half of this flick, before calling it a day. 

In summary, if you are going to make a girl boss action flick, at least make it a little believable. If you have a back story try showing a modicum of originality, oh and don't try telling many of us outside the US, that their military are the good guys, that ship has well and truly sailed.

2024 has been a challenging year for studio movies, with only a few standout gems amidst a sea of disappointments. Trigger Warning, starring Jessica Alba and Anthony Michael Hall, exemplifies the year's below-average offerings. This film is one of the worst I have ever seen, marred by a convoluted and disjointed narrative.

The plot of Trigger Warning is a mess, filled with bizarre and inexplicable decisions made by the characters. Jessica Alba plays a special forces commando who, inexplicably, slams her boots with each step while trying to sneak up on assailants. This odd choice undermines her character's supposed stealth and expertise.

The film’s action sequences are riddled with inconsistencies. Alba's character can effortlessly take down three armed robbers twice her size in one scene, yet is easily subdued by untrained opponents in another. These contradictions make it difficult to suspend disbelief and engage with the action. 

Anthony Michael Hall’s portrayal of the villain is equally problematic. His character is a caricature of a mustache-twirling right-wing politician, lacking any depth or nuance. Additionally, the film suffers from an overabundance of villains—four or five, with no clear connections to one another. This multitude of antagonists dilutes the narrative and makes it difficult to follow the central conflict. 

The movie tries to mimic subplots from other action films but fails to integrate them coherently. Each subplot feels disjointed and out of place, contributing to a chaotic and unfocused storyline. For example, an attempt to incorporate a redemption arc for Alba’s character is abruptly abandoned, leaving her motivations unclear and unconvincing. Every character is dull and makes poor decisions, culminating in a ludicrous climax where all the disparate plot threads collide nonsensically.

Overall, Trigger Warning is a prime example of the lackluster studio films that have characterized 2024. The film’s convoluted plot, inconsistent action scenes, and poorly developed characters make it a tedious and frustrating watch. Jessica Alba and Anthony Michael Hall’s talents are wasted in this misfire, which ultimately fails to deliver any coherent or engaging entertainment. This is one movie that is best avoided, as it offers little beyond confusion and disappointment.

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Jessica Alba Gave Herself a Black Eye while Shooting Trigger Warning

Hardware Store Fight Scene

Official Trailer