Disturbia Reviews
Disturbia does not shy away from occasional teen angst, and the influence of Rear Window is unmistakable.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 23, 2023
Shia LaBeouf has never been better than in this teen Rear Window...
Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 3, 2022
Isn't going to win any prizes for originality, but the new teen thriller understands its genre quite well, providing a solid film with some tense, creepy moments delivered in a straightforward manner.
Full Review | Original Score: B- | Nov 21, 2019
When it comes to recalling the best of Hitchcock's important film lessons, here is a decent movie that at least remembers the buildup is just as important as the jolt.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 9, 2015
Unfortunately, what starts out as a rounded and intelligent thriller soon turns up the silly for an OTT finale that betrays the tense and well-plotted build-up.
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 3, 2012
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 18, 2011
Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 17, 2011
A feature-length alt-rock-soundtrack shill that merges with violin strains that would make even Bernard Herrmann blanch.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jul 7, 2010
...an unabashedly high-concept premise that's primarily employed to surprisingly positive effect...
Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 14, 2009
Disturbia is a well-made, very entertaining thriller.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.0/5 | Feb 2, 2009
In addition to borrowing the idea behind Rear Window, Disturbia pays homage to Hitchcock in its sense of pacing, as well, in its use of the Hitchcock's signature slow build.
Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Aug 23, 2008
Like its attractive leads, director DJ Caruso's smart teen thriller may be self-conscious, but it is undeniably appealing,
Full Review | Jul 23, 2008
As a thriller, this is mechanical and predictable - barely one-step away from cookie-cutter formulaic - and yet the film actually works up a decent amount of genuine feeling, thanks to the cast of characters.
Full Review | Jul 10, 2008
With all the promise to be the year's best teen scream flick, Disturbia gets lost while overly trying to please its demographic.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jun 21, 2008
Disturbia takes it's time setting up the thrills and Shia LaBeouf actually acts like a high schooler.
Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 3, 2008
An baleis stin akri ta almata tis plokis kai tis trypoyles poy kseprobaloyn deila edo ki ekei, leitoyrgei mia hara san kalogyalismeno efibiko thriler, poy toylahiston kanei tin prospatheia gia na se koroidepsei poylontas hip moyri, se antithesi me alla po
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Oct 14, 2007
A limp teenage by-the-numbers version of Rear Window.
Full Review | Sep 22, 2007
One of the big sleepers of the year.
Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 21, 2007
The parts of the film that work...are surprisingly due mostly to the presence of Shia LaBeouf.
Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Sep 20, 2007
Hitchcock would turn in his grave.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Sep 14, 2007