These days, two things practically never happen with a movie starring Nicolas Cage: 1) we see his real hairline; 2) it's actually a good film. Online movie gossip claims Cage is knee-deep in financial trouble, which is why he's been working like a slave, apparently on anything, for the past decade or so. This year alone Cage has already starred in five movies, two of which are awaiting release or heading straight to the DVD pile. The man is prolific, but not very selective — he seems to be a dedicated follower of the "Just Do It" motto, results be damned.
"The Trust," however, is a different story. For the first time in a long time, Cage seems relaxed, in his element and performing like he cares about the outcome. This is intriguing, since Cage plays a cop who's so bland and non-descript he may as well be a stain on the wall in a storage room that no one ever visits. Women look straight through him as if he were invisible.
Jim Stone (Cage) works in the evidence section of the Las Vegas Police Department with just one underling, David Waters (Elijah Wood). Their daily routine is an exercise in boredom. Walters is just as ignored by the world as Stone but being younger, he thinks he's better and views his boss with a mixture of pity and contempt.