Really engrossing and well done. Setting a movie in one place can become monotonous and tedious in other hands, but not in this case. I was hooked early on and kept at the edge of my seat. Koko Marshall was enthralling and very watchable. Not only did she hold my attention, but I empathized with her, not always easy to accomplish, and the actress let me see the character's humanity. The camera work of Dakota Curtis was interesting, unusual, and made the film much more watchable. It's a great tale full of twists and turns that kept us guessing. Kudos to the director, Rick Ives, for a great job.
34 Reviews
A Heist Movie with a BOLD and CREATIVE Vision
jae-133711 February 2023
Director Rick Ives proves to be a master of suspense and thrills with 'SOLID ROCK TRUST.'
Written from a unique POV in a single location, we the audience can only imagine what is happening out there based on what we hear, and similarly, the characters in this play must do the same in their communication and level of trust.
The result is a fresh take on a bank heist full of twists and turns that keeps you on the edge of your seat, all the more impressive that the film is successfully carried by actress Koko Marshall's performance.
She is a delight to watch as she effortlessly dips in and out of multiple languages and dialects, juggling calls and putting out fires like a maestro, all the while managing to convey sympathy and compassion.
'SOLID ROCK TRUST' is a breathtaking ride from start to finish!
Written from a unique POV in a single location, we the audience can only imagine what is happening out there based on what we hear, and similarly, the characters in this play must do the same in their communication and level of trust.
The result is a fresh take on a bank heist full of twists and turns that keeps you on the edge of your seat, all the more impressive that the film is successfully carried by actress Koko Marshall's performance.
She is a delight to watch as she effortlessly dips in and out of multiple languages and dialects, juggling calls and putting out fires like a maestro, all the while managing to convey sympathy and compassion.
'SOLID ROCK TRUST' is a breathtaking ride from start to finish!
Trust yoursel ONLY
randallcline28 February 2023
Solid Rock Trust. This wonderful film is a perfect example of why I like so many Indie films, it's nearly a one woman act by a very talented actress, Koko Marshall. It is a fantastic script. Nothing is over or underdone, even the make-up! Fascinating that as I got further and further invested in the outcome the longer this story went on. Kudos Rick Ives. The score from the start leads us on into a increasingly tense story. Opening graphics also help set the ominous mood. Cinematography is top notch, only one line threw me, it was about the computers being too old to even get email-they looked new to me, but even Rear Window had some issues! I highly recommend this outstanding work, JM.
Keeps you guessing!
mettlesetdesigner19 December 2022
Solid Rock Trust is a fast paced thrill ride with twists and turns that are set largely in one location and mostly with only one actor. Now I know you're thinking, how can a movie be fast paced and full of twists and turns if it involves one actor in one location? It's a combination of great writing, great acting and great camera work. Writer/Director Rick Ives does an excellent job and Dakota Curtis' camera work is on point but it's actress KoKo Marshall that holds your attention. She did a great job speaking all the different accents and dialect not to mention the humanity and empathy her character shows. KoKo is one to watch for in the future. Solid Rock Trust is a rock solid indie movie!
Good plot twists and story
thelifferths8 December 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I really liked this, there were some twists I didn't expect, but that's good! Kept me entertained!
I've never seen a movie that was filmed exclusively in one location so I didn't really know what to expect but the producers did it well.
The characters were believable and the frustrations of dealing with uncertainty when everything hits the fan was there. I could feel the tense situations between the characters and was frustrated with one of the characters (Carmen) that wanted to go rogue and mess up the plan. All and all though I have determined that robbing a bank is not for me. It looks like it takes way too much effort and planning and I'm just not cut out for that. For now I will leave that to the professionals.
Well done!
I've never seen a movie that was filmed exclusively in one location so I didn't really know what to expect but the producers did it well.
The characters were believable and the frustrations of dealing with uncertainty when everything hits the fan was there. I could feel the tense situations between the characters and was frustrated with one of the characters (Carmen) that wanted to go rogue and mess up the plan. All and all though I have determined that robbing a bank is not for me. It looks like it takes way too much effort and planning and I'm just not cut out for that. For now I will leave that to the professionals.
Well done!
What an amazing movie that you wont want to miss!
mich1elle1 November 2022
Solid Rock Trust grabbed my attention and didn't let go. When I thought the story was going one way, it would twist and go another. I loved the suspence this movie has. The acting was great and so was the story line. This move get 2 thumbs up from me. I loved the set decoractions as well. I'm really impressed with the filmmakers ability to hold my attention with only seeing one side of the action. The twist at the end really blew me away. Koko Marshall did an amazing job carrying this movie. Congratulations to the writer, director, actors, actresses and all that were involved. Very impressive.
Solid as a rock!
roblesharhold27 January 2023
Talk about carrying an entire film on your shoulders?! Not many directors/writers will allow a female lead to drive a film and entrust the success of the film on her performance alone. But man, did she deliver! I've never seen this actress before, but the range and the choices she makes really deliver a powerful performance in Solid Rock Trust. It's nearly impossible to make a film based in one location, and never seeing, only hearing, the other actors. But coupled with the fast paced story, an amazing actor, and camera angles that keep you vested, this film really pulls it off. I found myself pulling for the actors off screen, and feeling heartbroken for our lead. I have no idea how she kept it all together, and never missed a beat. It is very suspenseful, and you will find yourself emotionally connecting to people you never even see! At times, the music is cut, in exchange for a stillness and you find yourself on the edge just waiting for the next call. I would have loved to see what this team could do with a bigger budget!! Would they still make the same choices? Or would we have seen the other actors and locations? Great job the the cast and crew.
Solid Indie Film
podozzypro9 August 2023
Solid Rock Trust is a solid indie film! It's a one location movie, which oftentimes gets tiresome by the second act, but SRT defines all odds. Director Rick Ives does a great job of ramping up the stakes and the suspense. The telephone conversations could have sounded fake and staged, but instead you are continually drawn further into the story.
The lead actress, Koko Marshall, carried the whole film, which is no small feat. If she wasn't as talented as she is, the film simply wouldn't have worked. My one small gripe of the film though is the cinematography; it was too noticeable. At times, especially in the first ten minutes, all I could think about was the camera movement. It was taking me out of the story. Having said that, there were times when the camera work seemed motivated and heightened the emotion of the scene.
All-in-all, I highly recommend this film. Director Rick Ives did a great job and I look forward to his next project!
The lead actress, Koko Marshall, carried the whole film, which is no small feat. If she wasn't as talented as she is, the film simply wouldn't have worked. My one small gripe of the film though is the cinematography; it was too noticeable. At times, especially in the first ten minutes, all I could think about was the camera movement. It was taking me out of the story. Having said that, there were times when the camera work seemed motivated and heightened the emotion of the scene.
All-in-all, I highly recommend this film. Director Rick Ives did a great job and I look forward to his next project!
This is how you do a solo location film
sowden_jd6 December 2022
This movie is suspense. This move is emotion. This movie is mystery. I am so blown away by this film from the music to the acting. It essentially takes place in one location with mainly 1 actor and they DELIVER. From the opening, you know you are in for a ride and to be honest it does not let up. It keeps the gas pedal pressed. I would HIGHLY recommend for anyone interested in a fun watch with twists, emotion, and originality. The way it feels like a straight hour and a half, one-take style WHILE keeping your interest is super impressive and the filmmakers to this indie should be extremely proud.
Rock Solid Fun
bartlettdirect24 January 2023
Rock Solid Fun
An International Cast of - One! That's right one and brilliant and I'd ruin it for you if I explained more. This is what I expect of a truly independent low budget feature and Rick Ives has really scored one with this his first feature film (which is kind of hard to believe.) A very clever heist drama with a perfect and tense performance from dialectically gifted Koko Marshall. Skilfully and swiftly edited too with all the twists and turns that go with the genre. It takes an enormous talent to keep the tension high with barely more than one location and he succeeds where many others have failed. I am eager to see what he does next.
Instantly one of the most memorable films of all time
jmvickery-7818828 March 2023
This is a film that I will always remember. It was so unique and did so much with so little. I wad hooked once things got moving and the performance from Koko was phenomenal.
This movie had one setting and a minimal cast but this movie provided a thrill ride that most high budget movies aren't able to pull off. The twists were clever and kept coming, the story was great, the acting was great, even little things like the camera angles were fantastic.
I Heard about Rick Ives on the Reel Drinks Podcast and decided to give this movie a shot. I will be following his career as I really look forward to seeing more of his content.
This movie had one setting and a minimal cast but this movie provided a thrill ride that most high budget movies aren't able to pull off. The twists were clever and kept coming, the story was great, the acting was great, even little things like the camera angles were fantastic.
I Heard about Rick Ives on the Reel Drinks Podcast and decided to give this movie a shot. I will be following his career as I really look forward to seeing more of his content.
Great acting, great story
indysaini14 February 2023
I was so impressed by this tense 'keep you on the edge of your seat' film. The movie never lets up on the tension, though mostly filmed in one location with one primary actor, it races forward with it's constantly shifting camera choices and well placed heightening music. I became so invested in the lead character Maddie, wanting her to succeed and survive. The actress Koko Marshall is incredibly talented, pulling off this complicated character with so much heart and immediacy, carrying us through second to second. Congrats to the director Rick Ives and the team who put this film together. It was a great ride.
Exciting
directortim201225 October 2022
This movie was really quite the ride. Every time you think the twists and plot turns can't go much further, it spins off... and we're off and running again! I have to be honest, I can get get bored pretty easily. People rave about certain movies or TV shows. Then I watch them and go, yeah, OK. Whatever. And I shut it off after about 20 minutes. But this movie grabbed me early and just never let go. A really well acted, written and directed film. Suspenseful, exciting. And all I'm guessing done on a very moderate budget. But they did so much with so little. Kudos to the cast and filmmakers. A very big thumbs up from me!
Fantastic movie!
jareddeeharrison29 October 2022
What a great movie! It is very well written and there are a lot of twists and turns in the plot. It was definitely not predictable and there were multiple twists that caught me off guard. The main actress (Koko Marshall) does a phenomenal job. I had not seen her previously, but she is very talented! I was also very pleased with the quality of the filming and editing. The film is very engaging and suspenseful-not a relaxing movie to watch. Would highly recommend Solid Rock Trust! It's great supporting independent films and seeing ones so well done. Congratulations to the writer, director, actresses and actors, editors and all involved!
A fun ride
jeff-3308519 March 2023
Director Rick Ives took an interesting approach to this film. Shooting mostly in one location with one actor while telling the full story of a bank heist is not an easy task, but he pulls it off perfectly!
I liked how Koko Marshall handled the complexities of the script, and I LOVED how she managed to keep the suspense going throughout the film. It's not easy to perform while only responding to a voice on a cell phone, but she crushed it.
The quick editing cuts in the middle of the action was a perfect addition to an already tense film.
This film kept my attention, and it will do the same for you.
I liked how Koko Marshall handled the complexities of the script, and I LOVED how she managed to keep the suspense going throughout the film. It's not easy to perform while only responding to a voice on a cell phone, but she crushed it.
The quick editing cuts in the middle of the action was a perfect addition to an already tense film.
This film kept my attention, and it will do the same for you.
A great new heist film
omarproductions-1027513 November 2022
Solid Rock Trust is an entertaining, innovative heist movie- all the more impressive because it takes place almost entirely in a single location. A young woman named Madeleine, the "brain " of the heist, talks to and coordinates her accomplices by phone and computer from a warehouse loft far from the actual crime scene. In the hands of a lesser screenwriter and director the film would be claustrophobic and annoying, but Rick Ives holds the viewer's interest from start to finish with great dialogue and great character development. Koko Marshall as Madeline gives a fantastic performance, and so do her unseen costars in their voiceover roles. The musical score was perfect for a heist film, the cinematography flawless. A great job all around, and a great debut for Rick Ives.
A Vivid and Excellent Thriller
dtittone25 January 2023
"Rock Solid Trust" is a vivid and excellent film that is driven by a powerhouse performance by Koko Marshall. I admire how fast she thinks under pressure. How poised she is in the face of adversity. Although limited to one location, the pacing of this thriller keeps the viewer engrossed in the story. The camerawork, the editing, the score - all work seamlessly to keep the film moving quickly. The director of this film - Rick Ives - has crafted a suspenseful and entertaining heist thriller. Most impressive is Rick's ability to provide a fresh perspective and develop an original story in a popular genre of filmmaking. I highly recommend this film.
Rock Solid Heist Flick
theamazin9 February 2023
The film, "Rock Solid Trust," follows the story of a female mastermind, who leads a team of thieves on a daring cyber heist.
What sets this movie apart from others in the genre is, instead of relying on traditional heist elements and visuals, the film is told from the female mastermind's POV, who controls her team and every aspect of the heist with several cell phones and a bank of computers. For the first two acts of the film we mostly only see the mastermind, her cohorts are just voices on the cell phones. This approach is clever and surprisingly effective.
The lead actress does an amazing job of pretty much carrying the entire first two acts of the movie. She's supported by some amazing voice acting that managed to make these unseen characters quite vivid. The third act opens things up a bit and we get some nice surprises, but the initial contained conceit for the most part is skillfully maintained.
The cinematography is confident and professional, but what really stands out is the audio work. The film is loaded with complex sound effects mixed with voice performances and it's handled expertly.
Despite the limitations of location and bodies on screen, the film's director does an excellent job of keeping the visual and narrative interesting from start to finish.
Whether you're a fan of heist movies or just looking for a fun and suspenseful film, "Rock Solid Trust" is definitely worth checking out.
What sets this movie apart from others in the genre is, instead of relying on traditional heist elements and visuals, the film is told from the female mastermind's POV, who controls her team and every aspect of the heist with several cell phones and a bank of computers. For the first two acts of the film we mostly only see the mastermind, her cohorts are just voices on the cell phones. This approach is clever and surprisingly effective.
The lead actress does an amazing job of pretty much carrying the entire first two acts of the movie. She's supported by some amazing voice acting that managed to make these unseen characters quite vivid. The third act opens things up a bit and we get some nice surprises, but the initial contained conceit for the most part is skillfully maintained.
The cinematography is confident and professional, but what really stands out is the audio work. The film is loaded with complex sound effects mixed with voice performances and it's handled expertly.
Despite the limitations of location and bodies on screen, the film's director does an excellent job of keeping the visual and narrative interesting from start to finish.
Whether you're a fan of heist movies or just looking for a fun and suspenseful film, "Rock Solid Trust" is definitely worth checking out.
Clever Thriller
schrades223 May 2023
Solid Rock Trust is a well made and exciting film.
While the film mostly takes place in one location, it is suspenseful and entertaining.
The lead actress is in nearly every shot and her performance is captivating.
While a so-called "bottle film", Solid Rock Trust is inventive in its style.
The structure of the film also keeps you guessing.
There are lots of twists and turns, which will keep you engaged until the end of the film.
I look forward to what the actors and filmmakers do next!!
This is a creative team worth paying attention to.
And Solid Rock Trust is a film that's worthy of your time.
While the film mostly takes place in one location, it is suspenseful and entertaining.
The lead actress is in nearly every shot and her performance is captivating.
While a so-called "bottle film", Solid Rock Trust is inventive in its style.
The structure of the film also keeps you guessing.
There are lots of twists and turns, which will keep you engaged until the end of the film.
I look forward to what the actors and filmmakers do next!!
This is a creative team worth paying attention to.
And Solid Rock Trust is a film that's worthy of your time.
This movie is suspense. This move is emotion. This movie is mystery.
sp154724 April 2023
Solid Rock Trust is an impressive filmmaking achievement. Writer/Director Rick Ives does an excellent job and Dakota Curtis' camera work is on point but it's actress KoKo Marshall that holds your attention. It essentially takes place in one location with mainly 1 actor and they deliver to say the least. It's a smart, involving, and intriguing thriller about a high end bank heist. I know what you're thinking. Is it a movie about a bank heist or about one actor in one location? It's both and it's brilliant. This movie is suspense. This move is emotion. This movie is mystery. This is a movie I recommend.
Classic suspense thriller with its heart in the right place.
Tilman-Borck27 January 2023
"Solid Rock Trust" by writer/director Rick Ives manages to keep you hanging on the edge of the seat by using small means in an extremely effective way. The story takes place in one location focusing for the most part on one woman. This, of course, would be a huge burden on any actor but Koko Marshall caries that burden with grace and determination and the stillness of her movements is often counterbalanced by a manically moving held-hand camera. This gives the movie the momentum it needs. All of that pays off because the writing is spot on. The dramatic music that uses all the well-known tricks that let audiences identify the mood easily also highlights the suspense that is dissolved in a quite surprising way.
Wow - Blown away!
debbiinpink2 March 2023
What a great movie! I watch a lot of independent cinema and am usually underwhelmed so when I sat down to view this flick I wasn't expecting much. I'm thrilled to say I was blown away. This is essentially a one-person-in-a-room movie but don't let that fool you. I was on the edge of my seat from the jump. A super cool crime dram with an awesome premise. The plot twists and turns as we go deeper down the rabbit hole with our lead portrayed by the amazing Koko Marshal. Kudos to her for her performance and incredible vocal work in the movie (no spoilers). Director Rick Ives expertly executed his vision. This movie is a thrill ride from start to finish. Must watch!
Keeps You Interested with a Terrific Lead Actress
prjbii-3268128 March 2023
Koko Marshall holds "Solid Rock Trust" together as she switches between various accents and juggles a range of emotions all at once. You like watching her and you definitely have no idea what tricks she holds up her sleeve.
Virtually the whole movie takes place in a single location as a hacker orchestrates a bank heist from a warehouse, but the director keeps changing up the pace to keep the audience interested and he throws in a nice twist toward the end that you do not see coming.
One particularly fun sequence is when Koko Marshall switches between two different voices and basically has a conversation with herself to impersonate two people, a creative choice from director Rick Ives.
Not a wasted 96 minutes.
Virtually the whole movie takes place in a single location as a hacker orchestrates a bank heist from a warehouse, but the director keeps changing up the pace to keep the audience interested and he throws in a nice twist toward the end that you do not see coming.
One particularly fun sequence is when Koko Marshall switches between two different voices and basically has a conversation with herself to impersonate two people, a creative choice from director Rick Ives.
Not a wasted 96 minutes.
Rock solid movie!
thesnarkascending30 January 2023
Solid Rock Trust is a very well made independent film! Both the directing and the editing are consistently tight and on point, while the plot is always unpredictable throughout, in all the right ways. The technical elements of the film are excellent, in particular the cinematography - and the actors turn in excellent performances into the bargain.
Solid Rock Trust is a heavily suspenseful film that will keep viewers on the edges of their seats throughout. I highly recommend this film to all looking for a suspenseful, wild ride of a movie. Kudos to Rick Ives and team for their excellent work!!
Solid Rock Trust is a heavily suspenseful film that will keep viewers on the edges of their seats throughout. I highly recommend this film to all looking for a suspenseful, wild ride of a movie. Kudos to Rick Ives and team for their excellent work!!
Solid Action Film!
lbarker0815 May 2023
Solid Rock Trust is a really intriguing action/thriller film from writer/director Rick Ives. The music is really strong and kept me engaged as the story moved along. The story's pacing was wonderful, too. I also truly enjoyed the camera work and how it helped the pacing and also built tension, while keeping visual intrigue since we remained in one location the whole time.
The special effects makeup was awesome! The main actress, Koko Marshall, did a fantastic job with all of the accents and different scenarios she was spinning throughout the whole story, and kept me wondering who she really was and what she was going to do next. Whose side was she on? It was so hard to tell! Very good storytelling. The sound design was also spot-on, which is especially important in a one-location movie such as this one. This one is definitely worth your time! Check it out!
The special effects makeup was awesome! The main actress, Koko Marshall, did a fantastic job with all of the accents and different scenarios she was spinning throughout the whole story, and kept me wondering who she really was and what she was going to do next. Whose side was she on? It was so hard to tell! Very good storytelling. The sound design was also spot-on, which is especially important in a one-location movie such as this one. This one is definitely worth your time! Check it out!
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