Disturbia

For me personally, this was a bit of a test for Shia LaBeouf to see if he really is that good even without "giant fucking robots" covering his back. And it seems that he is. So I hope that he will carry on in this vein. P:S: Sarah Roemer is the second best looking fox on the silver screen this year. (17/09/2007)

Disturbia fulfills the parameters of a thriller concept down to the last detail, and elevates the acting of the captivating teenager Shia LaBeouf to above-average levels. If this boy started to finally play a man and stopped fooling around in front of the screen and pretending to be younger, it would be even better. Nevertheless, there is still plenty to watch. The first hour is relatively slow, with detailed character development and several funny and awkward situations. The second half and the final climax are a bit different, but surprisingly, the contrast between the two parts works quite well. D.J. Caruso directs inventively and tries to keep the viewer on guard. The opening accident and the final scenes in the basement are excellent. Otherwise, it is an above-average genre film. (12/04/2008)

Disturbia is a combination of the thriller classic Rear Window and the independent film Cherish, presented in teenage packaging. This is a case where lively and high-quality direction surpasses the average script containing inconsistencies and unfinished elements. It is precisely because of the direction and casting that I ultimately lean toward giving it four stars, even though scenes such as when the protagonist fearlessly enters a house, knowing that he will inevitably confront a brutal serial killer who is significantly bigger, stronger, and experienced in the field, evoke a indulgent smile from me. I believe that you would do the same as him, but I would prefer to provoke the neighbors and the police. Overall impression: 70%. (26/11/2010)

To blame Disturbia for using the most recycled thriller premise and not providing any moments of surprise would be unfair. It is a well-crafted thriller for teenagers, who don’t care a bit about Hitchcock or his Rear Window. The slightly boring first hour rests solely on Shia LaBeouf’s shoulders and he bears this responsibility with dignity. Sarah Roemer may remind you of your first love in high school. And the last twenty minutes have some decent escalation. (11/07/2007)

I don't know why Shia LaBeouf seems so scared and unshaven in all his movies, but maybe that's why I enjoy his movies in the end. In the beginning the movie seemed to me like "Home Alone for Grownups", gradually the movie picked up momentum and by the end I probably couldn’t even catch my breath. (28/10/2010)