'Trigger Effect' (R)

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Critics' Corner

Richard Harrington - Style section, "Feels half-cocked, undermined by its apparently very low budget and (David) Koepp's flaccid directing."

Desson Howe - Weekend section, "It never becomes the subtly powerful experience (David) Koepp was clearly after."

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'Trigger Effect'

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Without warning or explanation, the whole electromagnetic comfort cushion -- computers, electricity, telephones and CNN -- suddenly goes poof. And we observe three people whose lives are radically affected.

As looting permeates the city and neighbors arm themselves, Matt's strong-arm builder-friend Joe (Mulroney) moves into the house. His arrival makes Annie feel more secure in light of the prowlers and marauders about, but it also elicits a quasi-sexual response, setting off the already-frazzled Matt. After a burglary in their house, Matt, Annie and Joe decide to load up and drive to Annie's family in Colorado. But their route is beset by desperate wayfarers. -- Desson Howe

Director:

David Koepp

Cast:

Kyle MacLachlan; Elisabeth Shue; Dermot Mulroney; Michael Rooker; Richard T. Jones

Running Time:

1 hour, 45 minutes

Filmographies:

Kyle MacLachlan; Elisabeth Shue