Review of Lakeview Terrace (2008) by Alister M — 30 May 2012

Lakeview Terrace is the story of an inter-racial couple who move into a great place in Los Angeles. As they try to adapt a new life, they are met by their next door neighbour (Samuel L. Jackson) who welcomes them. But in the days that follow, the couple grow suspicious of Jackson's behaviour to point where they are terrorised by Jackson who is revealed to be a police cop.

This is an interesting story. I really enjoyed it for the tension growing between the neighbours who started as friends but by the end of the film, they are at each other's throats. The slow build-up is done really well to the point where the final scene is riveting. There are very tense moments, especially when wondering what Samuel L. Jackson is up to next and what situations have happened and whether he is helping the couple or not.

Samuel L. Jackson is really good in his role. His character is an aging police man who is being forced into retirement. Jacksons character is awesome to watch as he has a presence that he is good & bad in one package. He is funny and creepy and conveys those feelings extremely well.

Although I cant say much about this film as it doesn?t have the feeling of a big movie, Lakeview Terrace is still a thrilling, action-packed suspense film which shows one of the best performances of Samuel L. Jackson''s career.

Definitely one to check out.