Somewhat Disappointing Shia LaBeouf Vehicle

Rating: 5/10 (16 March 2007)

With a title as cool as "Disturbia," the final product couldn't quite live up to its name. The only disturbing thing about this movie is how studios can continue to peddle such run-of-the-mill fare.
The pacing was indeed good, as was the acting. Shia LaBeouf and David Morse exhibited intensity in their roles and were enjoyable to watch. But the script and plot of the movie were so ho-hum and predictable that the wife and I left the theater with frowns on our faces. We were frustrated by the overall direction of the movie. It descended into a teen suspense film unwilling to take any risks. As a side note, the boom could be frequently spotted atop the screen.
As far as I can tell, the only real theme to this movie is voyeurism pays dividends.