The Boy Next Door
Universal Pictures | Release Date: January 23, 2015
7.8
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Generally favorable reviews based on 250 Ratings
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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