Disturbia (2007)

Plot: Kale (Shia LeBeouf) is a teenager who is put under house arrest after assaulting his Spanish teacher. Bored, he begins spying on his neighbors. He then later suspects that his neighbor Robert (David Morse) is a serial killer. Kale enlists the help of Ashley (Sarah Roemer), a new neighbor, to prove that Robert is a serial killer. Will they succeed or will they get caught in a bigger trap?

Review: This is a good thriller. The plot resembles the plot to Rear Window, which is seen as a classic Alfred Hithcock film. The plot is very interesting and keeps the audience invested. There are numerous twists and turns that don't keep the audience constantly guessing, but keeps us entertained.

What I like about the film is that it isn't entirely cheap thrills. There are good thrilling, scary moments that you wouldn't see coming. There are also many scenes, which some are just conversations, that are very intense and will give you shivers. It's that good. The film also has a good blend of humor to it, which I like. Because in this kind of suspenseful and intense film, it's good to have a couple of laughs. Especially in the beginning, because it's towards the middle and end that the intensity starts to surface.

The acting is fantastic. Shia LeBeouf really holds his own as the lead. Sarah Roemer is very good as Ashley, the neighbor who willingly participates in Kale's plan. But the real star of Disturbia to me is David Morse, who plays the serial killer neighbor. He's very creepy and intense in this role. What I like about his character is that he has a charm to him that makes others oblivious to Kale's suspicions and that charm allows him to escape suspicious circumstances and situations. Almost every scene he was in I had chills. The supporting cast, which include characters like Kale's mother, the police, the parole officer, mold into the plot very well. A well-rounded cast and there's no major weak player.

This is one of the better thrillers from the 2000s that I've seen. An intense, suspenseful and thrilling film that will satisfy viewers.

Rating: 4/5