Review of Neighbors (2014) by Dan S — 23 Nov 2014
An average though completely predictable comedy concerning a couple (Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne) attempting to leave their youth behind and start adulthood with a new child, only to have their lives disrupted when a noisy fraternity led by a charismatic leader (Zac Efron) move in next door to them.
It has a few good laughs, especially Rogen who delivers some good one-liners that he probably came up with on the spot, but the movie basically runs its course after the first hour. It is nothing bad, but it is definitely derivative of the 'Jump Street" films in terms of its style, as Nicholas Stoller tries to harness that crazy creative energy and put together his own uniquely constructed comedy.
He almost pulls it off, but if it's between seeing this or the 'Jump Street' films, I would probably take the latter.
This review of Neighbors (2014) was written by Dan S on 23 Nov 2014.
Neighbors has generally received positive reviews.
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