Directed by:
D.J. CarusoCinematography:
Rogier StoffersComposer:
Geoff ZanelliCast:
Shia LaBeouf, Sarah Roemer, Carrie-Anne Moss, David Morse, Aaron Yoo, Jose Pablo Cantillo, Matt Craven, Viola Davis, Elyse Mirto, Amanda Walsh, Gillian Shure (more)Plots(1)
A serial killer living next door? Kale Brecht (Shia LaBeouf), is a teenager placed under house-arrest after punching his Spanish teacher in the middle of class. Deprived of his X-Box by his had-enough mother Julie (Carrie-Ann Moss), Kale becomes a voyeur, increasingly interested in the lives of his neighbours, particularly Ashley (Sarah Roemer), the new girl next door. As his observations increase, Kale becomes convinced that another neighbour, Mr. Turner (David Morse), is the serial killer at loose in the community. Is there more to Mr. Turner than he makes out, or is it just a case of an overactive imagination? (Paramount Pictures AU)
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D.J. Caruso may not be in the category of directorial geniuses, but Temporary is honestly made craft, with a decent script (with a notorious theme since 1954) and especially a fantastic Shia LaBeouf. There hasn't been a teenager with such a flexible range of acting abilities in years. A likable film worth a Single watch that proves that even teen movies can be entertaining and clever at the same time.
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I don't know why Shia LaBeouf seems so scared and unshaven in all his movies, but maybe that's why I enjoy his movies in the end. In the beginning the movie seemed to me like "Home Alone for Grownups", gradually the movie picked up momentum and by the end I probably couldn’t even catch my breath.
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Disturbia fulfills the parameters of a thriller concept down to the last detail, and elevates the acting of the captivating teenager Shia LaBeouf to above-average levels. If this boy started to finally play a man and stopped fooling around in front of the screen and pretending to be younger, it would be even better. Nevertheless, there is still plenty to watch. The first hour is relatively slow, with detailed character development and several funny and awkward situations. The second half and the final climax are a bit different, but surprisingly, the contrast between the two parts works quite well. D.J. Caruso directs inventively and tries to keep the viewer on guard. The opening accident and the final scenes in the basement are excellent. Otherwise, it is an above-average genre film.
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For me personally, this was a bit of a test for Shia LaBeouf to see if he really is that good even without "giant fucking robots" covering his back. And it seems that he is. So I hope that he will carry on in this vein. P:S: Sarah Roemer is the second best looking fox on the silver screen this year.
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Disturbia is a combination of the thriller classic Rear Window and the independent film Cherish, presented in teenage packaging. This is a case where lively and high-quality direction surpasses the average script containing inconsistencies and unfinished elements. It is precisely because of the direction and casting that I ultimately lean toward giving it four stars, even though scenes such as when the protagonist fearlessly enters a house, knowing that he will inevitably confront a brutal serial killer who is significantly bigger, stronger, and experienced in the field, evoke a indulgent smile from me. I believe that you would do the same as him, but I would prefer to provoke the neighbors and the police. Overall impression: 70%.
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