Trigger Warning

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Jessica Alba Strikes Back: A Review of 'Trigger Warning'

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Jessica Alba unleashes her action prowess in 'Trigger Warning,' but does it deliver? Find out here! #JessicaAlba #ActionMovie #Netflix

Jessica Alba takes on a new role in the Indonesian director Mouly Surya's action thriller, 'Trigger Warning.' The film showcases Alba as a former Special Forces commando facing trouble in her hometown. Despite her impressive moves, the movie falls into the trap of a formulaic script. While Alba's return to the action genre is notable, 'Trigger Warning' receives mixed reviews, with critics pointing out its lack of originality. The film's descent into a typical streaming formula leaves some viewers longing for a more engaging experience.

With 'Trigger Warning' marking Alba's resurgence in action cinema, comparisons to her early days as an action star in the 2000 series 'Dark Angel' arise. Netflix's embrace of straight-to-streaming films has provided platforms for diverse genres, including nostalgic B-movies like 'Trigger Warning.' Although the movie struggles to break new ground, Alba's dedication to the role shines through, offering fans a glimpse of her knife-fighting skills and action-packed sequences.

In the realm of Netflix action movies, 'Trigger Warning' represents a familiar territory with Alba's commanding presence. While the film may not reach outstanding heights, it contributes to the diverse range of content available to streaming audiences. Alba's return to the action genre postulates a potential for future projects that could reignite her status as an action star.

In a saturated market of streaming content, 'Trigger Warning' stands out as another addition to Jessica Alba's impressive filmography, showcasing her enduring talent and commitment to action-packed narratives. As viewers navigate the plethora of Netflix offerings, Alba's performance in 'Trigger Warning' remains a testament to her versatility and dedication to the craft of entertainment.

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'Trigger Warning' Review: Jessica Alba Wages War on Criminals (Variety)

Jessica Alba's wrath gets triggered in Indonesian director Mouly Surya's 'Trigger Warning,' a decent action thriller with a formulaic script.

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'Trigger Warning' Review: Jessica Alba Has the Moves but Netflix ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Jessica Alba plays a former Special Forces commando who strikes trouble in her hometown in Mouly Surya's Netflix action thriller, 'Trigger Warning.

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Trigger Warning Review: Jessica Alba Does Rambo in Netflix Action ... (IndieWire)

Trigger warning: Anyone sensitive to streaming enshittification and/or being extremely bored should consider watching something else instead.

Trigger Warning movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert (Roger Ebert)

A self-serious, brooding film without the wherewithal to know how righteously dumb it could be if it committed to the bit.

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Trigger Warning Review: Jessica Alba Netflix Movie Is a Slog (TheWrap)

Netflix changed all that, and “straight-to-streaming” is now just as likely to reflect a popular rom-com or prestige drama. But sometimes, a '90s-style B-movie— ...

Jessica Alba leaps back into action mode with 'Trigger Warning' (KEYT)

Review by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Jessica Alba hadn't even turned 20 when she became an action star in the 2000 Fox series “Dark Angel,” which.

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Netflix's 'Trigger Warning' Review: Jessica Alba Back in Action Mode (Daily Beast)

Trigger Warning” is a return to form for Alba, and one of the better action movies that Netflix has to offer.

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Jessica Alba's New Movie 'Trigger Warning' Lands On Netflix With ... (Forbes)

Jessica Alba's new action movie lands on Netflix today but it's reviewing even worse than Jennifer Lopez's 'Atlas' and Zack Snyder's 'Rebel Moon: Part 2'.

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Jessica Alba leaps back into action mode with 'Trigger Warning' (CNN)

Jessica Alba marks her return to the action genre in “Trigger Warning,” the kind of Netflix movie that invariably lands atop its “most viewed” tier.

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Trigger Warning review – Jessica Alba returns in solid Netflix action ... (The Guardian)

The actor makes a decent bid for action stardom with her first movie in five years, a derivative yet watchable attempt to kick off a new franchise.

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Trigger Warning made Jessica Alba's knife-fighting dreams come true (Polygon)

Netflix's new action movie finds the Fantastic Four star fighting like Rambo. In a new interview, Alba says it's what she's always wanted to do.

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Trigger Warning (Empire)

Jessica Alba is a Special Forces commando out for revenge in Netflix's action-thriller. Read the Empire review.

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Trigger Warning Review - IGN (IGN)

The new Jessica Alba Netflix movie is three OK thrillers in one.

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Trigger Warning (Plugged In)

Vigilante justice comes at the cost of bloody violence and harsh profanities in Jessica Alba's return to the screen.

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Caution: Trigger Warning May Be Hazardous to Your Health (Paste Magazine)

Jessica Alba slowly marches through a desperately boring and brainless revenge movie. Our Trigger Warning review:

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Critics Blast Jessica Alba's Netflix Movie 'Trigger Warning' (Forbes)

Jessica Alba's new Netflix movie "Trigger Warning" is getting blown to pieces by Rotten Tomatoes critics. Click in to find out why.

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Trigger Warning Gallery (IGN Africa)

The new Jessica Alba Netflix movie is three OK thrillers in one.

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Trigger Warning: Netflix's latest hit film continues undesirable review ... (The Independent)

Alba stars as a US Special Forces commando in the film, which has reached No 1 on Netflix in the UK.

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Jessica Alba Used Her 'Dark Angel' Skills to Make 'Trigger Warning' (TheWrap)

"I haven't been able to really use those skill sets that I developed so early in my career until now,” Jessica Alba says of her Dark Angel moves.

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'Wicked Little Letters', 'The Janes', 'Trigger Warning': 5 Things to ... (TimesLIVE)

Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley thoroughly enjoy themselves in this 1920s small-town mystery farce loosely based on a true story. When the residents of ...

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