worth your 7 bucks

Rating: 7/10 (18 May 2007)

This is a solid thriller in the 'Rear Window' guild. While not as great a film, Disturbia, does provide consistent intrigue and thrills. Shia does a fine job...it is obvious why he's a rising star in Hollywood. There is a nice twist(the twinkie photo)....and the film uses its' settings to its' advantage......the film keeps the viewer interested by keeping it basic.....there is never a point where the audience gets impatient or uneasy....never a boring lapse. A monumental achievement considering the entire film is shot in four or five locations. The last thirty minutes is intense. Not fancy by any means....just solid.... THe plus's:Shia,pacing,supporting roles(except maybe the girls part 'which was poorly written'), thrills/scares, not overlong. Neg's:not many...script could have been a little tighter, relationship seemed unrealistic/not genuine...lack of developed subplots? Overall, this is a solid, thrilling night at the movies!