The Boy Next Door
Universal Pictures | Release Date: January 23, 2015
7.8
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csw12May 9, 2015
The movie is somewhat of a joke but for the most part and interesting joke. Yes the acting is not great and it has some cheap thrills but it kept my attention all the way through. Not bad for what it is.
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10
DSolares1Mar 12, 2015
Great thriller!! Had me on my toes the entire time. J Lo is surprisingly a good actress.!! The ending was not that great but overall movie was awesome!
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5
LamontRaymondJan 23, 2015
Not nearly as bad as the critics would lead you to believe. J. Lo is solid in it, and the "boy next door" is actually not a bad actor. The seduction and sex scenes are pretty hot, but it does ramp up to the crazy pretty quickly thereafter.Not nearly as bad as the critics would lead you to believe. J. Lo is solid in it, and the "boy next door" is actually not a bad actor. The seduction and sex scenes are pretty hot, but it does ramp up to the crazy pretty quickly thereafter. Won't spoil anything here, but I will say that the total lack of post-climax resolution left me and my audience a little wanting. Certainly worth seeing if you're up for some classic stalker-type fare.… Expand
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VasotFeb 2, 2015
How stupid do these film makers think we are who the hell keeps giving Lopez acting jobs this woman can not act and she is just way too old to act as Damsel in Distress. As about the scenario is is full with cliche and the ending was stupidHow stupid do these film makers think we are who the hell keeps giving Lopez acting jobs this woman can not act and she is just way too old to act as Damsel in Distress. As about the scenario is is full with cliche and the ending was stupid and unsatisfying the movie was a total waste of time do not waste your money... Miss Lopez should go in retirement she is 45 years old enough with her trashy movies and her awful acting already !!… Expand
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ThegodfathersonJan 24, 2015
The Boy Next Door is a thriller without the thrills. Lopez's horrible performance and Ryan Guzman's lack of menace make for a film better left in the director's Closet Next Room.
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10
Kevin20Jan 23, 2015
I loved this movie I think can see it a couple more times again...It is really intense and you want to get to see what will happens next that at the end I was like is that it? lol
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BrianMcCriticJun 27, 2015
There is no redeeming qualities in this movie it is complete garbage. All the performances are terrible, the script is terrible, and the directing is terrible. Easily the worst film I've seen all year. F
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Jamie_JJan 23, 2015
I was surprised when I saw critic's reaction on this movie. It really isn't bad. Actually it is a fun movie to watch, and has many funny moments that made everyone in the room take some good laugh. Definitely going it see it again tomorrow.
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9
RamooonJan 23, 2015
Let me start of by saying Jennifer Lopez looks amazing in this movie. I loved the story line; not exactly happy with the ending but it did make some good Hollywood sense. All I can say is that trust me you will be pleased with this movie.Let me start of by saying Jennifer Lopez looks amazing in this movie. I loved the story line; not exactly happy with the ending but it did make some good Hollywood sense. All I can say is that trust me you will be pleased with this movie. After all those years, Jennifer Lopez still makes for a good female lead and great movies. She's really underrated actress.… Expand
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Mpe33Jan 23, 2015
I read unfounded criticism, even and especially from critical specialists of film, and I'm laughing. It is above all the prejudices they have, rather than an intellectual reflection in several stages. I have to say that the films with smallI read unfounded criticism, even and especially from critical specialists of film, and I'm laughing. It is above all the prejudices they have, rather than an intellectual reflection in several stages. I have to say that the films with small budgets are not the worst, they rely on the actors and the characters they have interpreted.
Jennifer Lopez has been for many (and for me) a good actress, especially playing at least naturally, and that is not afraid of "not wrong" to me it plays much better than some actresses "confirmed". It is amazing, I loved "U Turn," "The Cell," "Money Train", "Out of Sight," "Selena" and even "Parker" (the big mistake is the story), even his comedies romantic as "Maid In Manhattan", and I find that in "The Boy Next Door" is even better, it's really beautiful, the story is complete, and there is many intrigues.
I must say I do knew by Ryan Guzman and it is not bad at all, pretty good for being there for a few years. For other actors it is very convincing too, thank you Rob Cohen, very good director ! I hope this film will be successful.… Expand
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9
Panos86Jan 23, 2015
I went in expecting the worst based on reviews but this is the most FUN i've had with a film in a long time tbh! :) Yes, it's rather predictable and the script is nothing to write home about but the acting is solid and the whole movie is justI went in expecting the worst based on reviews but this is the most FUN i've had with a film in a long time tbh! :) Yes, it's rather predictable and the script is nothing to write home about but the acting is solid and the whole movie is just pure fun! Lopez and Guzman do a very good job with what they were given... and at the end of day it's just a very sexy fun thriller best watched with friends! I highly recommend it! ;)… Expand
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9
WellyverJan 23, 2015
The movie is not so bad as the critics say. It's made for guilty pleasure and has those silly moments that get stuck in your head for days. It's clearly one of those silly movies you watch once in a while just to have some fun and there's aThe movie is not so bad as the critics say. It's made for guilty pleasure and has those silly moments that get stuck in your head for days. It's clearly one of those silly movies you watch once in a while just to have some fun and there's a lot of fun. JLo's acting is great on it.… Expand
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10
Luc525Jan 23, 2015
It's a really entertaining movie. Buy popcorn, take your friends with you and HAVE FUN. Not to mention that JLo is super hot and her acting is on point.
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Yvonne85Jan 23, 2015
This movie proved to be the intense yet entertaining thriller the trailer showcased, the movie also provided some comical moments, Ryan Guzman was a fitting choice for the Obsessed young guy infatuated by Clare Peterson (played by JenniferThis movie proved to be the intense yet entertaining thriller the trailer showcased, the movie also provided some comical moments, Ryan Guzman was a fitting choice for the Obsessed young guy infatuated by Clare Peterson (played by Jennifer Lopez). Go see the Boy Next Door!… Expand
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10
jlofan87Jan 24, 2015
this movie is ms lopez at her best and its very entertaining me and a few friends made it a fun night out it was great and noah was After all those years, Jennifer Lopez still makes for a good female lead and great movies. She's reallythis movie is ms lopez at her best and its very entertaining me and a few friends made it a fun night out it was great and noah was After all those years, Jennifer Lopez still makes for a good female lead and great movies. She's really underrated actress… Expand
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5
TVJerryJan 27, 2015
What is it with "people from the street" feigning intellectual? First, it was Mark Wahlberg in "Gambler," now it's Jennifer Lopez as a high school classics teacher. The titular boy (Ryan Guzman), who's physically hot and mentally unstable,What is it with "people from the street" feigning intellectual? First, it was Mark Wahlberg in "Gambler," now it's Jennifer Lopez as a high school classics teacher. The titular boy (Ryan Guzman), who's physically hot and mentally unstable, develops a possessive obsession with her. This plot is so overworked that I was sometimes calling the shots as they happened. To make matters worse, there are glaring lapses of logic. Still, director Rob Cohen manages to keep it interesting, although entirely forgettable.… Expand
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3
duncan1964Mar 23, 2015
When a woman befriends the new boy living next door she finds her world turned upside down when he turns out to be a stalker who has watched Fatal Attraction a few too many times. A film that looks as though it was made in the 80's, it isWhen a woman befriends the new boy living next door she finds her world turned upside down when he turns out to be a stalker who has watched Fatal Attraction a few too many times. A film that looks as though it was made in the 80's, it is hard to see how this made it onto cinema screens. Its outcome is a foregone conclusion after the first 10 minutes, you spend the duration of the movie hoping it is going to confound expectations - and it doesn't.… Expand
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bigboyJan 24, 2015
Just came back from seeing it and the theater was sold-out. The movie is really entertaining and definitely a popcorn movie to see with friends and have fun. I think it's a great step away from the romcoms she has done so many of. I like herJust came back from seeing it and the theater was sold-out. The movie is really entertaining and definitely a popcorn movie to see with friends and have fun. I think it's a great step away from the romcoms she has done so many of. I like her as an actress more than singer, but she is good in everything. Can't wait for the movie with Viola Davis, called Lila & Eve ;)… Expand
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3
KadeemluvmusicFeb 20, 2016
I wasn't even turned on by watching "The Boy Next Door" because there's not enough scares for me to snack on. I would rather watch "The Cell" (easily one of J. Lo's signature thriller) than seeing sexpot Lopez and that guy from "Jem And TheI wasn't even turned on by watching "The Boy Next Door" because there's not enough scares for me to snack on. I would rather watch "The Cell" (easily one of J. Lo's signature thriller) than seeing sexpot Lopez and that guy from "Jem And The Holograms." I really love the sex scenes featured in this movie, but nothing new. I don't know why Fast & The Furious director Rob Cohan directed this turd. It seems as though Hollywood is trying to be obsessed describing as the next "Fatal Attraction." It turns out that formula didn't work either. And that's why Jennifer Lopez' performance is the absolute worst. Just avoid it.… Expand
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3
quincytheodoreFeb 6, 2015
Let's face it, you must here to see Jennifer Lopez running from some psycho in her night gown or equally revealing outfit because the poster indicated such prospect. If that's the case, there isn't much aside from flirtation and editedLet's face it, you must here to see Jennifer Lopez running from some psycho in her night gown or equally revealing outfit because the poster indicated such prospect. If that's the case, there isn't much aside from flirtation and edited illusion of what may come mainly on the first act, and if you're here for scare or horror, bless you. The Boy Next Door is virtually the same type of movie since Mark Whalberg's Fear almost two decades ago, only worse and without any depth or innovation.

Jennifer Lopez's cinematic career is far less successful than her monumental achievement in music, and unless she starts singing exclusive songs as she runs in the movie, which she obviously doesn't, it's a bit optimistic to hope she could carry a horror movie by her own. She was decent at Parker, but her overall track record isn't consistent. Here without any veteran actors or quality script, it's hard to expect excellent performance, let alone on horror genre, which she's not familiar with.

The movie is incredibly predictable down to a fault. Entirely predictable without any build on suspense, the titular boy next door seems nice at first, but turns out to be a real maniac. He hunts her, she's scared. It's very bland and uninspiring, not to mention many other movies of similar theme has done better in setting the thrill. At time it's even unintentionally funny with excessive wailing and less than optimal cinematography.

Production is very basic, Jennifer Lopez in a simple suburb neighborhood with a few other supporting cast. Don't expect too much stylish cinematography or atmospheric ambiance, much of its gore or dramatic sequences are done modestly. It does attempt to bring more subplots with personal aspects with the family and some scenes are rather unsettling because the inappropriate nature, but these never materialize into more than unimaginative humdrum jump scares.

With Jennifer Lopez starring and also producing the movie, it might create a buzz at least more than your usual horror B-movies could hope for, but many people will be surely disappointed. A footage of her as herself fighting real stalker with "based on true story" slapped on the cover would've been much better.… Expand
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5
beingryanjudeApr 26, 2015
There is no doubt that parts of this film will thrill. Whether that's the story crafted by Barbara Curry or the direction from Rob Cohen. It's not awards-caliber filmmaking, but it's not all bad here. And don't underestimate Jennifer Lopez.
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bfoore90Oct 8, 2019
Rob Cohan, director of the original "Fast and the Furious" brings us this this truly preposterous film from top-to-bottom. Jennifer Lopez, remains the film's only saving grace and not just because of her acting chops.
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5
lukechristianscFeb 10, 2015
Screenwriter Barbara Curry's screenplay debut, this isn't a good start for a movie that has dumb characters that do stupid outraging things so thing so that the film Could continue on the big screen. If there's one problem that has DirectorScreenwriter Barbara Curry's screenplay debut, this isn't a good start for a movie that has dumb characters that do stupid outraging things so thing so that the film Could continue on the big screen. If there's one problem that has Director Rob Cohen has done with his films is having bad casting, really! letting Kristin Chenoweth play as the vice principal? and Jennifer Lopez (JLO) play a English /literature teacher also having a 27 year old Ryan Guzman play an almost twenty year old psycho? this movie is all about a literature teacher who is divorced has problems with her cheating husband and has a kind teenager Kevin. who meets Noah next door then they have sex cause apparently their attractive? then all of a sudden is a psycho. he starts writing graffiti also stalking her then it gets more out of hand. Rob Cohen does have well good shot action sequences in addition good suspense. But all the movie wants is making Jennifer Lopez look good in a action/suspense movie. Grade B-… Expand
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3
horcrux2007Jan 31, 2015
I saw the trailer for this before I saw Ouija a few months ago, and I said I would never watch it... guess that plan fell through. It wasn't completely horrible. The first 45 minutes were so unintentionally hilarious. I saw it with a coupleI saw the trailer for this before I saw Ouija a few months ago, and I said I would never watch it... guess that plan fell through. It wasn't completely horrible. The first 45 minutes were so unintentionally hilarious. I saw it with a couple friends, and we haven't laughed so hard during a movie in a while. The last 50 or so minutes is where the action picked up, and it got pretty intense for that. The acting is subpar, and the writing is atrocious, but it's an alright movie to waste 95 minutes on.… Expand
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WJSOct 10, 2015
Comes across as made for cable soft core silliness. Whar was J. Lo thinking? Just a terrible piece of trash although it does look good. Give it a pass.
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dfelesinaMar 3, 2015
This movie is one of the worst January has to offer. However, this movie is so hilariously bad, it makes it watchable. Seriously watch this movie, you want regret it. Except for the fact that Jennifer Lopez doesn't get naked which would haveThis movie is one of the worst January has to offer. However, this movie is so hilariously bad, it makes it watchable. Seriously watch this movie, you want regret it. Except for the fact that Jennifer Lopez doesn't get naked which would have made it more watchable.… Expand
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KinobeJan 25, 2015
Currently an entertaining and good movie overall... I do not understand the critics and the atrocities that some alleged professionals are saying ... this movie is not intended as a masterpiece, and yet it is a good movie that fulfillsCurrently an entertaining and good movie overall... I do not understand the critics and the atrocities that some alleged professionals are saying ... this movie is not intended as a masterpiece, and yet it is a good movie that fulfills exactly what it promises in the trailer. You can improve things of course (like all the things in this world), but you will enjoy watching it and you will leave satisfied the cinema.

Another thing that surprises me is that Jennifer Lopez's performance is remarkable, she is very comfortable acting and gives much life to her character...so another crazy thing to add to the list.

I wanted to dedicate my review from another point of view, but I can not do when I have to read certain things by "professionals"

My score? 10 in honor of all the nonsense I've had to read… Expand
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LWbulldogFeb 8, 2015
I loved this movie. Jennifer Lopez is a doll and Ryan Guzman--wow, what a hunk. Hope to see him in a romantic role playing a normal guy, if there is such a thing. :)
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mybookshameJun 3, 2015
But why is Ryan Guzman wearing so many clothes? We were expecting a lot more illicit affair, and a lot less thriller plotline. And that copy of the Illiad? http://bit.ly/1Jqa64d
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alexa417Oct 9, 2015
I have been looking forward for this movie, especially that I love Jennifer Lopez. I consider it a good psycho thriller movie, but not that excellent.

Watch the movie hereI have been looking forward for this movie, especially that I love Jennifer Lopez. I consider it a good psycho thriller movie, but not that excellent.

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BITESCREENJun 22, 2017
Lehrerin Claire (Jennifer Lopez) flieht vor ihrem untreuen Ehemann ins Bett des blutjungen Nachbarn Noah (Ryan Guzman). Kein Wunder – er sieht flott aus, repariert jeden Motor und zitiert aus dem Stand Homer und Lord Byron. Eine peinlicheLehrerin Claire (Jennifer Lopez) flieht vor ihrem untreuen Ehemann ins Bett des blutjungen Nachbarn Noah (Ryan Guzman). Kein Wunder – er sieht flott aus, repariert jeden Motor und zitiert aus dem Stand Homer und Lord Byron. Eine peinliche Bettszene später erkennt die völlig aufgelöste Frau ihren Fehler und verstößt den Jüngling auf Nimmerwiedersehen – daraus wird aber nix. Noah mutiert zum eifersüchtigen Psychopathen, hetzt Claires Sohn gegen sie auf, tapeziert das Klassenzimmer mit kompromittierenden Fotos – und wird schließlich zur tödlichen Bedrohung. Die schwülstige Thematik von The Boy next Door ist ein klares Nicken Richtung Neunziger, doch Rob Cohens Möchtegern-Erotik-Thriller ist prüde, vorhersehbar und mündet im schon jetzt trashigsten Finale des Jahres.… Expand
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LucasswiftieJul 20, 2019
Que mulher rainha. Dona de tudo, sabe fazer bem um filme. Extremamente talentosa.
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HugoemaSep 9, 2019
Me gustó la actuación de Jennifer Lopez, la historia tiene suspenso y terror. Excelente.
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JLauSep 18, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. J-Lo creates her own needlessly graphic masturbatory material as she doesn't consent to sleeping with her teenage neighbour who starts stalking her to a cartoon-level.… Expand
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vinidornellasMay 29, 2023
JLo is an arrogant and deplorable woman who doesn't know what quality and talent is. His works are hideous and dark.
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