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Annette Kellerman wants to cuddle with Shia in DISTURBIA!
Hey folks, Harry here... Due to other business activities, I haven't really seen much at SXSW yet, but Monday, I plan on diving in. I really really enjoy DISTURBIA quite a bit, but it's a very small film - and it's important to go into it expecting just to see a good movie, and let it surprise you. DJ Caruso did a great job. Here's what the darling of AICN, Annette Kellerman, had to say about it...
Hey everyone! Annette Kellerman here, back with a vengeance with my first review for this years' SXSW film festival. This is my favorite week of the year-so many great movies to see, it almost hurts! I'm trying once again to break my record of 31 films during the fest, and I couldn't have warmed up with a better film than DISTURBIA.
I try my best not to read too much about a film before I see it, so I went into this film knowing little more than most press callng it an updated version of REAR WINDOW. If your stomach is beginning to turn, please let me assure you that this fantastic effort by director DJ Caruso is so much more. God, I hope that this film is marketed correctly, because it deserves no spot in the ridiculously over saturated teen horror genre. No, no- DISTURBIA is a full-on thriller in every sense of the word.
DJ Caruso kicks you in the gut during the opening sequence with a life altering event for our protagonist "Kale". I don't want to give anything away here, but this scene was a definite first indication that this film is not fucking around. From there, we quickly see Kale morph from a happy-go-lucky teenager to a troubled youth, ultimately landing himself a fancy ankle bracelet and court ordered house arrest.
Now, the story really begins. Stuck with nothing but endless boredom (his mom has banned video games, TV, etc.) and his imagination, Kale begins spying on his neighbors- including the hottie who just moved in next door. As his days of home incarceration and voyeurism progress, Kale finds himself the unfortunate witness to some questionable activity at another newish neighbors' abode- the screaming, bloody kind of activity. Unable to differentiate his own stir craziness from reality, he decides to sit this one out and keep an eye on the situation with the help of his buddy and the hottie next door.
This flick has all the bells and whistles of a great thriller. Director DJ Caruso has done a tremendous job avoiding the pitfalls of a teen genre film. Instead, he invigorates the audience with his great eye and seemless storytelling. It's so nice to hear original score and not some top 40 bullshit that completely removes you from the moment. Even the obligatory high school party scene is squelched at the get-go and replaced with some good old knucke biting suspense.
Great stuff.
Shia LaBeouf as Kale is just so, so damn good. I'm sure that Caruso is thanking his lucky stars for the opportunity to work with such talent (and vice versa, for sure), but seriously, this kid has chops. Long before all you geeks were salivating over Bay's Transformers, I was a closet Even Stevens fan and have been telling Harry and friends for years to keep their eye on Shia. It's been so great to see his career unfold- and to see him choose such quality work over the years. DISTURBIA perfectly follows suit.
I hope everyone can avoid the bullshit at the cineplex this year and save a precious two hour time slot for a movie that will not waste your time. If you enjoy being entertained, go see DISTURBIA.
Hope to check in throughout the fest!
Annette
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Thought it was a REAR WINDOW update as well, glad to hear that it isn't!
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...so I'm wondering how he'll do carrying a film and not playing the sidekick role. He was actually quite funny in Even Stevens.
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there's no way to know if he can actually act or not. would you judge will ferrell's comedic chops by Night at the Roxbury?I'll check this out. I had a hottie next door to me growing up, and thanks to venetian blinds, I got to see her breasteses once! changed my life.
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Basically He has talent, but hasnt really had the chance to express it, this film looks pretty interesting though
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I saw the trailer before Zodiac the other day, and the advance reviews have been surprisingly good. From what I've seen it looks less like Rear Window and more like Body Double. I think the attractive women and voyeur aspect makes me think this. In Rear Window Jimmy Stewart is recovering from a broken leg, and it's a physical setback. Body Double and Disturbia are both mental setbacks: in Body Double the main character has been dumped by his girlfriend and is rooming at a friend's apartment, and Disturbia has the protagonist under house arrest. Although I don't think power drills are involved with this movie...
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I have high hopes this guy will be earning respect in the same way Jake Gyllenhaal did after October Sky and Donnie Darko. I fucking loved him in Holes, possibly the only good live-action Disney movie to come out of this decade, and the material he was given turned out like a youth-oriented Shawshank Redemption.
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Mar 10, 2007 10:15:14 PM CST
I doubt any of us are "salivating" over Transformers
by industrykiller!
just fyi
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I know that's not a new thing but when I saw "Zodiac" I felt like I saw this too because the trailer gave the whole movie away.... Chick is hot though...
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AND IT WAS NEVER POSTED. I AM SO MAD.
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That would be hilarious if directs under DJ.
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in "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" and he does have the chops. I didn't like his typecasting as the kid in "I.Robot" and "Constantine," but all who have doubts on him should see "A Guide..." You might be surprised.
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Even the LeBeouf was alright as the sidekick in Constantine, just the fact that he's seems to be the flavor of the moment doesn't change the fact that appearing in Michael Bay films automatically puts you on the hate list.
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the million dollar mermaid? you're looking spry...
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It's a teenage REAR WINDOW with some elements stolen from MONSTER HOUSE. I like Shia, though.
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it was called 'bart of darkness' and its the only one i'll ever watch. get some new ideas "hollywood". how bout some real news, like marky mark in gijoe:the rise of cobra.
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are convinced he is going to be the next big thing so they keep conning directors into casting him.
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And for all the "girl-next-door" movies, I only once had the pleasure of a hot girl living next door to me, and my bedroom window faced the backyard, so I was still screwed. A lot of variables have to be just right: sideyard window to her sideyard window, no trees, no curtains, etc.
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Is one of the greatest thrillers of all time. That is all I wanted to say...
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