Review of The Roommate (2008) by Cory W — 01 Sep 2011
My rating: 4 out of 10. The Roommate has a story that has been done before. The last time I saw this movie, it was much better and it was called Single White Female. This film is such a rip-off of that one that the writers of Single White Female should have been credited as writers of The Roommate.
Leighton Meester, of Gossip Girl, stars as the titular crazed roommate to Minka Kelly. I will give Meester credit for turning in a creepy performance that is a complete 180 from anything sheâ(TM)s done on Gossip Girl.
Kelly on the other hand doesnâ(TM)t really stretch her boundaries as an actress. I couldnâ(TM)t tell her apart in this from her role on Friday Night Lights, except that on FNL she actually was a great actress.
Here sheâ(TM)s just kind of bland. Her love interest, Cam Gigandet, isnâ(TM)t given a whole lot to do either. The thrills arenâ(TM)t particularly thrilling, and there isnâ(TM)t a whole lot of suspense.
If youâ(TM)ve ever seen any horror movie you can guess the ending of this one based solely on the trailers. Donâ(TM)t waste your time watching this one, Iâ(TM)m not going to waste any more time writing its review than I already have.
This review of The Roommate (2008) was written by Cory W on 01 Sep 2011.
The Roommate has generally received mixed reviews.
Was this review helpful?
