A Thriller with a Sense of Humour

Rating: 8/10 (28 May 2007)

I saw "Disturbia" last night. It was obvious that up and coming actor Shia LaBeouf did a great acting job. He was perfectly cast and I think it's safe to say that most people root for him throughout the movie.
After thinking a bit more today, I realized that the movie is really more clever than I had originally thought. Pulling off a thriller that's part comedy, part horror show, and part teenager romance is no easy task. Overall, the pieces fit well in this fast, energetic film.
Getting back to the leading man -- Shia LaBeouf. He's only about 20 but has already built up quite an impressive resume. He's made appearances in movies including the recent films "Bobby" and "I, Robot" plus episodes of some of the best TV shows such as "ER" and "The X Files." Now he's front and center. He does not have typical movie star looks. He does not look like he spends half his day working out with a personal trainer. He's all substance and with "Disturbia," proves that he belongs in the driver's seat.