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Disturbia (2007)

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Reviews Counted:166

Fresh:112

Rotten:54

Average Rating:6.2/10

Consensus: Aside from its clichéd resolution, Disturbia is a tense, subtle thriller with a noteworthy performance from Shia LaBeouf.

Rated: 15 [See Full Rating] on appeal for sequences of terror and violence, and some sensuality

Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins 24 secs

Genre: Teenage, Thriller, Murder, Theatrical Release, Murder Mysteries

Theatrical Release:14-09-2007

Synopsis: Shia LaBeouf (CONSTANTINE, I, ROBOT) is a young talent to be reckoned with, as he demonstrates in this genre-spanning film from director D.J. Caruso. Part teenage romantic comedy, part horror... Shia LaBeouf (CONSTANTINE, I, ROBOT) is a young talent to be reckoned with, as he demonstrates in this genre-spanning film from director D.J. Caruso. Part teenage romantic comedy, part horror flick, DISTURBIA stars LaBeouf as the troubled Kale, who is confined to his home under house arrest after he punches out his Spanish teacher in the middle of class. Kale's array of available diversions dwindle considerably after his mom (Carrie Ann Moss, MEMENTO) shuts off his X-Box and his i-Tunes, and he turns to voyeurism instead, carefully noting the daily activities of his neighbors. These include the swimming schedule of the hot girl who just moved in next door, Ashley (Sarah Roemer, THE GRUDGE 2), whom he ogles with his best friend, the class clown, Ronnie (Aaron Yoo, THE BEDFORD DIARIES). When Ashley unexpectedly shows up and wants to know what the boys are doing behind their binoculars, they concoct a story about their neighbor, Mr. Turner (David Morse, PROOF OF LIFE), and their suspicions that he is the serial killer currently on the loose. The teens' subsequent stakeout makes them increasingly convinced that this is in fact the case, and their creepy interactions with Turner bring them ever closer to learning the dark secret that lies inside his impenetrable suburban existence. Despite a slight identity crisis and distracting product placements, DISTURBIA is carried by the strong performance of its lead character, and manages to charm with its portrayal of young love. [More]

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Roemer, David Morse, Carrie-Anne Moss

Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Roemer, David Morse, Carrie-Anne Moss, Aaron Yoo

Director: D.J. Caruso

Director: D.J. Caruso
Screenwriter: Christopher Landon, Carl Ellsworth
Producer: Jackie Marcus, Joe Medjuck, Tom Pollock
Composer: Geoff Zanelli
Studio: Paramount Pictures

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A smart, efficient little thriller that wears its heredity proudly.

Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment Comment
04/30/07
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
Goatdog's Movies

A suspense thriller that switches gears far too many times mixing humor and horror.

Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice | comment Comment
04/28/07
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

It hasn't the openness to find a perspective on teenage life.

Full Review Source: Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia) | comment Comment
04/25/07
Mark Palermo
Mark Palermo
Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

If Disturbia is remembered ten years from now, it probably won't be because of its standing as a superior thriller, but rather as a dead-on portrait of the current teenage generation's obsession with media and media technology.

Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
04/25/07
James Kendrick
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk

A feeble attempt to update Hitch’s classic for the teen beat generation of today.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Insiders | comment Comment
04/21/07
Jonathan W. Hickman
Jonathan W. Hickman
Entertainment Insiders

...An involving and clever redo of Hitch's original that elicits its own suspenseful set pieces.

Full Review Source: Video-Reviewmaster.com | comment Comment
04/20/07
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
Video-Reviewmaster.com

...slick and well-constructed (if predictable)...

Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
04/20/07
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

A good old fashioned tension-laden thrill ride that's as satisfying for an old Hitchcock fan as it is for the Scary Movie set.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment 1 Comment
04/20/07
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

Disturbia is a decent entry in the killer thriller genre that will appeal to teens and beyond.

Full Review Source: Reeling Reviews | comment Comment
04/19/07
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

Would sag without LaBeouf, carrying his first movie and making credible connections with each co-star.

Full Review Source: Charlotte Weekly | comment Comment
04/19/07
Sean O'Connell
Sean O'Connell
Charlotte Weekly

It's not as classy as its cinematic great-grandfather, "Rear Window."Still, "Disturbia" is an entertaining, worthwhile thriller that nicely updates Hitchcock's iconic work.

Full Review Source: Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) | comment Comment
04/18/07
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

That dynamic of alienated teens versus the icily assured adult... brings a defining edge to the otherwise effectively executed but familiar thriller.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
04/18/07
Sean Axmaker
Sean Axmaker
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

With the burden of inevitable comparisons to Hitchcock's masterpiece upon it, Disturbia carves out its own modest spot as a decent thriller until caving in to the demand for a big finish.

Full Review Source: Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema | comment Comment
04/18/07
Mark Pfeiffer
Mark Pfeiffer
Reel Times: Reflections on Cinema

Assuming that reasonably competent mediocrity was the goal here, Caruso and company have succeeded in arriving at their mid-level dreams.

Full Review Source: Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC) | comment Comment
04/18/07
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

LaBeouf is a likable and easygoing personality, but he easily turns smug and artificial on screen.

Full Review Source: Fresno Bee | comment Comment
04/16/07
Donald Munro
Donald Munro
Fresno Bee

This is a cool little thriller with some big scares and fine performances.

Full Review Source: Ebert & Roeper | comment Comment
04/16/07
Richard Roeper
Richard Roeper
Ebert & Roeper

Tense and terrifying, the mystery morphs into a violent psycho-slasher-thriller.

Full Review Source: www.susangranger.com | comment Comment
04/16/07
Susan Granger
Susan Granger
www.susangranger.com

If you are into suspense films and you don’t mind predicting the ending very early on, then go check out this film, since it really isn’t as bad as some of the previews lead you to think.

Full Review Source: Film Threat | comment Comment
04/16/07
Zack Haddad
Zack Haddad
Film Threat

Suitably giddy with its horror-movie platitudes aimed at mocking the facade of suburban hysteria...this thriller thrives with the right amount of scrappy charm and intrigue.

Full Review Source: Movie Eye | comment Comment
04/15/07
Frank Ochieng
Frank Ochieng
Movie Eye

The picture is as bland as its star.

Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
04/14/07
Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve
 
 
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