Lakeview Terrace

Name: Lakeview Terrace
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Released: September 19, 2008
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 47
Cast: Kerry Washington, Patrick Wilson, Samuel L. Jackson

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Screen Gems | Release Date: September 19, 2008 | PG-13

Starring: Kerry Washington, Patrick Wilson, Samuel L. Jackson

Summary: In Lakeview Terrace, a young couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their interracial relationship. A stern, single father, this tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overlyIn Lakeview Terrace, a young couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their interracial relationship. A stern, single father, this tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly harassing to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives ultimately turn tragic when the couple decides to fight back. (Sony Pictures)… Expand

Director: Neil LaBute

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Crime

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 110 min

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Roger Ebert

I find movies like this alive and provoking, and I'm exhilarated to have my thinking challenged at every step of the way. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

A conventional suspense thriller, but the details kick it up a notch. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Here's a vote of gratitude for Samuel L. Jackson, who has become a specialist in making mediocre movies far more entertaining than they should be. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Maitland McDonagh

Tediously predictable thriller. Read full review

Claudia Puig

Anyone who has ever had an annoying neighbor will see their worst nightmares fulfilled in the overheated but entertaining Lakeview Terrace. Read full review

Paula Nechak

When a film has to blare its racially and incendiary stance as obviously as Lakeview Terrace, you know it's trying too hard. Read full review

Joe Morgenstern

Joyless and airless suspense thriller. Read full review

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wearetheothers

Sep 18, 2012

Great film

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

aliceanderson

Sep 18, 2012

How on this horrible, wretched earth is this film boring, maybe people just don't have good taste anymore...

0 of 0 users found this helpful00

Meth-dude

Jun 24, 2014

The story is not original but the movie is really suspenseful and the actors are really good.Samuel L.Jackson is just brilliant in his racist role.The only bad thing ni this movie is the end,she's too previsible.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

JayH.

Jan 25, 2009

Flawed but it is suspenseful. Well produced, fine performances. It's a bit predictable but I was never bored at least. Good score.

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ERG1008

Aug 19, 2010

Couple move in to new house, neighbour is Police Officer with chip on his shoulder, arguments, mind games, etc.
Average thriller played out by a good enough cast with SLJ doing what you'd expect from him.
Moves along pretty well &, despite being predictable & the ending a little flat, keepsCouple move in to new house, neighbour is Police Officer with chip on his shoulder, arguments, mind games, etc.
Average thriller played out by a good enough cast with SLJ doing what you'd expect from him.
Moves along pretty well &, despite being predictable & the ending a little flat, keeps your interest throughout.… Expand

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diogomendes

Aug 4, 2014

Here we are! Possibly, the worst Samuel L. Jackson movie ever. I can't imagine how a movie can be so racist and so incoherent as this one. The acting is solid but the characters are tasteless and the motivations leaves you insanely asking: WHAT THE F*CK IS ABEL TURNER'S PROBLEM ONHere we are! Possibly, the worst Samuel L. Jackson movie ever. I can't imagine how a movie can be so racist and so incoherent as this one. The acting is solid but the characters are tasteless and the motivations leaves you insanely asking: WHAT THE F*CK IS ABEL TURNER'S PROBLEM ON INTERRACIAL MARRIAGE? WHY THE F*CK HE KEEPS TERRORIZING THAT MARRIAGE EVERY F*CKING TIME? WHY ABEL HAS A JOB AS POLICE OFFICER FOR F*CKING 28 YEARS? WHY IS CHRIS SUCH A P*SSY? WHY CHRIS AND LISA DO SEX ON THE SWIMMING POOL? WHY DOESN'T CHRIS TELLS TO ABEL LIKE THIS "HEY, F*CKING MORON. IF YOU DON'T STOP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING WITH NO F*CKING REASON, I'M GONNA KICK YOUR F*CKING ASS"? WHY IS CHRIS AFRAID OF HIM? WHY ARE THE SCREENWRITERS MAKING US INNERVATED INSTEAD OF AFRAID? AND FINALLY, HOW IN THE F*CKING GOODY HELL DOES A COP THINK HE CAN HAVE OVERABUNDANCE OF POWER LIKE THAT?

Maybe I'm over-exaggerating but the thing is that the director wants to keep us update with the homophobic community we live nowadays but with this movie...it just doesn't work. The villain is always supposed to be a badass or at least decent. But, Samuel's character is such a pretentious **** He's always f*cking around and making scary faces. Jesus, everytime he was on screen, I just wanted to punch him in the f*cking face. It's not normal for a movie to have such idiocy provided by that moron! And Chris is a f*cking chicken. How many times I wanted to penetrate into the television just to tell him "Hey, you f*cking idiot. Be a man! Kick him in the fruits!"? I'm so nervous right now that I can't stop overusing the word "f*ck". This movie is responsible for that!

Of course, there was some good things like the final act. The part when Chris uses the death of Abel's wife in order to piss him off must be my favorite parts of the movie. It gave me chills. Other things that stands out was Samuel L. Jackson's performance who I must admit, he did a good job with the role he was given. However, the movie ends in a way very disappointing.

In conclusion, this movie is racist, painful, bland and completely stupid. On my part, this movie is an insult to my nervous system. Jesus, what a breakthrough!… Expand

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Jon

Feb 9, 2009

Could have been the worst movie ever made. there is no plot, no nothing. terrible characters, and you don't understand why Samuel L jackson is doing anything that he's doing.

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