The Neighbor (2017)

Don't listen to the negative reviews

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

While the acting was solid (only reason it was given a 2) - the plot or lack there of was missing - worst story line I've seen in years. Wish I hadn't watched.

Despite the low rating and what all of the Pro's say on this site, I still thought this was a great flick.....

I am reviewing this movie movie in response to it's low rating on IMDb.I am guessing that the movie was improperly promoted and distributed, which probably led to frequent viewer disappointment.If you are looking for car chases, prolonged shoot-outs, stunning special effects, or an edge-of-your-seat thrill-ride this movie is not for you. If want you a movie that is heartfelt, groundbreaking, clever, or poignant, you might want to skip it too.If on other hand if you like realistic if not necessarily colorful characters and skillful storytelling involving ordinary events you might enjoy The Neighbor.It is slow, but the suspense grows steadily. Enough is revealed about the characters to create empathy or dislike, but much remains hidden, leaving their actions unpredictable. Unpleasant events are understated and presented with restraint. The viewer is given just enough. The movie could have easily become tedious and excessively painful to watch, but rather it achieves emotional depth without resorting to melodrama.The performances, locations, designs, and music all work together within the unity of the whole. Nothing stands out or draws attention to itself. I am reminded of a few Hitchcock movies. Much is shown by the camera rather than explained in dialog, and all the dialog seems to have purpose. In the lead role, William Fichtner is able to express much with limited words and actions, as do the other actors to a lesser extent.The Neighbor doesn't have and modern special effects. I watch and enjoy many movies that benefit from techniques developed in the last few decades, but I am happy to see that moviemakers still have the interest and opportunity to make movies of a more classical nature.For movies like The Neighbor to continue to be made, promoters and distributors need to do a good job of finding the right audiences.

Thought it was a perfect film to be honest. Slow-paced (my FAVORITE), but there is a lot of subtly in the character that William portrayed. Films like these ones you have to be patient and watch the movie inside of the movie as so to speak. You have to be an open minded when you watch this. If you are just looking for a thriller action packed movie or a plot to kind of just tell the whole theme for you scene by scene, then this is not your film! The mood is very calm in this movie, but it's sad also. Kind of minds me of American Beauty a bit but even more depressive. I loved it!