Disturbia (2007)

Director: D.J Caruso
Starring: Shia LaBeouf, David Morse, Sarah Roemer
Certificate: 15
Genre: Thriller
Awards: None

Disturbia is sort of a modern take of Rear Window. Kale (LaBeouf) is placed under house arrest after he punches one of his teachers. To pass the time, he begins to watch his neighbours. This introduces him to Ashley (Roemer), the girl next door, and together they try and show the world that Mr. Turner (Morse) - another neighbour- is a serial killer.

It's nice to see Shia LaBeouf in a film that isn't bad. He shows here why he gets called to make films by a variety of directors. David Morse is brilliant as the quiet killer who seems at first glance to be like any other next door neighbour. The Matrix's Carrie-Anne Moss also has a small role as Kale's mum.

The film is definitely teen based, with it's comedic moments and it changes tone from an awkward American comedy to thriller (not two genres you would think to put together). The film however, is not scary. It tries to make you jump more than creating an atmosphere like The Omen or The Silence Of The Lambs. Altogether, the film is enjoyable enough.

***Okay