Review of Neighbor (2009) by Evan T — 03 Feb 2011
Neighbor, from Robert A. Masciantonio, excels on too few levels to be successful.The film runs under 90 minutes, but with a paper thin plot it doesn't feel that brief. The introduction serves as a good snare; however, there isn't much to gain after that.
The story never goes anywhere interesting and aside from the lead, the character buildups lack any amusement, which ends up making them unlikable.So where does this film succeed? The savagery. The gore factor is extreme and the violence is merciless, while the makeup effects intensify everything even more.
There is even a portion in the middle of the film where the story seems to wander aimlessly just to create moments for extra bloodshed.America Olivo is the only person worth noting. Her performance as the terrorizing antagonist is gratifying.
She pulls off the crazy without going annoyingly bonkers. It's just too bad she finds herself in this movie. Everyone else in the film is completely forgettable.Neighbor succeeds when it comes to straight up violence.
As a recommendable film, it fails. "You're fired!".
This review of Neighbor (2009) was written by Evan T on 03 Feb 2011.
Neighbor has generally received mixed reviews.
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