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Shia LaBeouf

Sarah Roemer

Carrie-Anne Moss

David Morse

Aaron Yoo

Jose Pablo Cantillo

Matt Craven

Viola Davis

Brandon Caruso

Luciano Rauso

Daniel Caruso

Kevin Quinn

Elyse Mirto

Suzanne Rico

Kent Shocknek

Rene Rivera

Amanda Walsh

Charles Carroll

Gillian Shure

Dominic Daniel

Lisa Tobin

Cindy Lou Adkins

Carl Ellsworth

Kwame Parker

Rogier Stoffers

Ivan Reitman

Christopher Landon

Joe Medjuck

D.J. Caruso

Tom Pollock

Jackie Marcus Schaffer

E. Bennett Walsh

Jim Page

Robert Schroer

Robert Huberman

James M. Freitag

Kim Marks

Suzanne Tenner

Robin Bursey

Adam Blantz

Fred Cooper

Maria Nay

Jennifer Hawks

Roger Meilink

Tom Hartig

Eric Sandlin

S. Toulouse Holliday

Paul C. Babin

Manny Perry

Douglas Cumming

Mark Ulano

Corey Pritchett

Cindy M. Ichikawa

Judy Cook

Christine Orth

René Dashiell Kerby

Vince Filippone

Linda Matthews

Brenda M. Ware

Scott Sprague

Marek Bojsza

Darrell Pritchett

Lorraine Crossman

Jason Green

Kristina Vogel

Michael Panevics

Douglas Dresser

Jimmy Harritos

Doreen Austria

Abigail Callahan

Nick Rufca

Chris Weigand

Gregg Brilliant

Candy L. Walken

Arthur Shippee

Kevin Barrera

Michelle Latham

Chris Romberg

Samantha Finkler

Kristine McPherson

Elizabeth Norton

Alonzo Nevarez

Richard Reynolds

Karen Scarborough

Erin Toner

Dana M. Michaelsen

Laurel Pickering

Matt Evans

Bryan Lamoureux

Carmen Flores De Tanis

John Roesch

Steve Pederson

Allen Hartz

Scott Morgan

Jeff Sawyer

Bruce Tanis

Vanessa Lapato

Michael Babcock

Brian W. Jennings

Brad Sherman

Mary Jo Lang

Matt Willard

Paul Hughen

Thomas J. O'Connell

Doc Kane

Drew Ann Rosenberg

Conrad E. Palmisano

Caitlin McKenna

Philip Tan

Lisa McCullough

Ian Eyre

Gina Mari

Zack Duhame

Jose Vasquez

Jimmy N. Roberts

Lance Gilbert

John C. Meier

Gregg Sargeant

Marty Murray

Oh my god, you've made the tower of Twinkie! Is that in a stalker's handbook somewhere? 

As the all mighty great and powerful Hollywood continued to mine "Hitchcock's" works for inspiration, they landed upon the idea of re-imaging "Rear Window" for a modern audience. Directed by D.J. Caruso, Disturbia actually turns out to be a solid suspense thriller. The first half of the pic is all jocular with hormonal character introductions that come with giggly slices of humour, and then there's the big shift to the thriller that most viewers were expecting, as the makers manage to pull it off with a great final act that is edge of the seat viewing.

There's nothing new on offer here, the formula has been (and will for ever more be) done a zillion times, but the two fold splicing of genres works well and the makers aren't trying to fool anyone with their approach work. Cast are fine, Shia LaBeouf's follows on from his enjoyable turn in "Transformers" with this pleasing on the eye show, he shows signs of some good acting chops around some rougher edges. Sarah Roemer is solid enough, and nails down that teen love interest characterisation, whilst Carrie-Anne Moss puts a bit of meat onto the adult bones of the Mother character.

Unfortunately, in what is one of the key roles, David Morse is underused, he does OK with what he has to work with, and convinces in a two layer role, but one feels his talent doesn't quite come to the fore here. Still, it's a minor complaint, for this is a solid genre entry with both halves of the film never less than entertaining - even if you might find yourself yearning for some "Hitchcock" genius afterwards. 7/10

**_Shia LaBeouf in a Rear Window-like thriller_**

Five months shy of 18 years-old, a teen in suburbia (LaBeouf) finds himself under house arrest but, thankfully, an attractive new girl moves in next door (Sarah Roemer) to stir his interest. He starts to suspect that a neighbor might be a notorious serial killer (David Morse). Carrie-Anne Moss is on hand as his mother. 

"Disturbia" (2007) has a set-up similar to Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” and later imitations, such as “Fright Night” and “Abominable.” LaBeouf’s star was rising at the time and he’s fine as the everyman teen protagonist. Roemer’s star was also rising, but her career never panned out into anything significant. 

It’s perfectly fine as a psychological thriller with a one-dimensional milieu in the mold of “Rear Window” or “What Lies Beneath,” but never becomes anything more than that and is easily the least of ’em. It’s strangely dull. But, if you like the cast, give it a try.

It runs 1 hour, 44 minutes, and was shot in the heart of Greater Los Angeles in the town of Whittier.

GRADE: C+

Disturbia is a modern thriller that captures the essence of suspense through a clever blend of drama, tension, and relatable characters. The film introduces us to Kale, played by Shia LaBeouf, a teenager under house arrest who finds unexpected ways to pass the time. His curiosity about the lives of his neighbors quickly escalates into something far more gripping. The movie's strong setup in the first act establishes both the stakes and Kale's emotional depth, making the story feel grounded despite its escalating tension.

David Morse's performance as a mysterious neighbor is one of the film's highlights, delivering an understated but chilling presence that keeps the audience guessing. The cast as a whole is well-chosen, with Sarah Roemer and Carrie-Anne Moss rounding out the ensemble in complementary roles. One of the more thought-provoking aspects of the film is how it toes the line between innocent curiosity and intrusive stalking, making you question Kale’s actions as well as your own perspective as a viewer. This layered tension adds depth to the experience, even as the story transitions into its action-packed third act.

What sets Disturbia apart is its ability to combine an intimate, character-driven story with moments of real suspense. The film may flirt with familiar tropes, but it does so with enough charm and style to stand out. With a solid script, strong performances, and a touch of modern flair, Disturbia is an engaging thriller that’s well worth revisiting for fans of suspenseful storytelling.

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