Independent Film Reviews

Disturbia

Posted on 14. Sep, 2007 by Sy in New Release DVD

Well, Shia LaBeouf has been busy this year, first a leading role in one of the most anticipated movies of the summer, Transformers, Now a lead role in the very well presented Horror/Thriller Disturbia.

Before I begin this review I must say, I really hope Shia doesn’t become stagnant playing a similar role in all his upcoming movies. Although he plays his part incredibly well, I fear he may become branded as a one dimensional actor, this kid is talented, give him some more challenging roles!

Onto the movie, After the loss of his fater in a fatal car accident, Kale becomes withdrawn and distant. After a fight with a teacher at school, he gets into some serious trouble resulting in home arrest. Once his privileges are taken away he turns his attention to the outside world and becomes fascinated with his new neighbour Sarah Roemer playing Ashley.

Now, why cant the directors realize Shia’s talent and give him a decent lead female? It seems every movie he’s in, they give him some blond bimbo who cant act to save her life. Very disappointing.

I like the aspect of voyeurism in this movie, Its a nice change from the usual hack and slash thrillers we’re all so accustomed too, Your watching the bad guys through a video camera or peeking through a closed blind, the camera shots are great and suspense scenes make you believe you’re there.

As the movie unfolds, Kale watches a story on the news involving a kidnapping, after further investigation and spying, it becomes clear “whodunit”. Needless to say, it was one of his neighbors he’d been watching.

I really enjoyed this movie, Mostly because I enjoy watching Shia. The movies simplicity and decent script helped keep my attention throughout, if there was a better leading lady and less clichés (dark stormy nights, blood splatters) It would have been a tad better. A not too shabby 7.5/10

(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)

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Tags: Comedy, Crime, Disturbia, Drama