A Quick Review - Disturbia

Rating: 10/10 (30 September 2009)

I first saw Disturbia 2 years ago when i was quite young. Ever since it has been one of my favourite films.
The film has Shia LaBeouf playing a teenager named Kale Brecht. He is put under house arrest after punching his Spanish teacher because he made a comment about his deceased father. So, to pass the time, he teams up with his friend Ronnie (Aaron Yoo)and begins spying on the neighbours. Eventually he becomes convinced that his next door neighbour (David Morse) is a serial killer.
The acting is terrific. Shia LaBeouf plays Kale flawlessly, adding both comedy and suspense. Aaron Yoo adds a hilarious comic aspect to the film, while David Morse is genuinely terrifying. Those who have seen him in other films will know so.
The directing from DJ Caruso was also spot on. The tense moments were genuinely scary without having to be violent, and the film itself was well paced, adding a mix of comedy and horror.
In short, the film as a whole is very well executed. It may not be the most respected film, but it is the perfect film to watch on entertainment value.