The Boy Next Door

Universal Pictures | Release Date: January 23, 2015

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 250 Ratings

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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!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

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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

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

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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.

6 of 13 users found this helpful67

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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