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Lakeview Terrace (2008)

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Average Rating: 5.5/10
Reviews Counted: 160
Fresh: 73 | Rotten: 87

This thriller about a menacing cop wreaking havoc on his neighbors is tense enough but threatens absurdity when it enters into excessive potboiler territory.

Average Rating: 5.7/10
Critic Reviews: 33
Fresh: 18 | Rotten: 15

This thriller about a menacing cop wreaking havoc on his neighbors is tense enough but threatens absurdity when it enters into excessive potboiler territory.

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An interracial couple moves into their California dream home, only to find themselves the target of their volatile next-door neighbor -- a racist LAPD officer -- in this tightly wound thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson and Kerry Washington. Newlyweds Chris and Lisa seem like they have the perfect marriage and now, with their new home in the exclusive community Lakeview Terrace, the perfect life as well, but things soon turn ugly in the posh neighborhood when they begin to receive threats from

PG-13, 1 hr. 50 min.

Mystery & Suspense, Drama

Directed By: Neil LaBute

Written By: David Loughery, Howard Korder

In Theaters: Sep 19, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Jan 27, 2009

Box Office:$39.3M

Sony Pictures/Screen Gems

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Cast

Samuel L. Jackson
Abel Turner
Patrick Wilson
Chris Mattson
Kerry Washington
Lisa Mattson
Ron Glass
Harold Perreau
Justin Chambers
Donnie Eaton
Jay Hernandez
Javier Villareal
Regine Nehy
Celia Turner
Jaishon Fisher
Marcus Turner
Robert Pine
Captain Wentworth
Keith Loneker
Clarence Darlington
Caleeb Pinkett
Damon Richards
Bitsie Tulloch
Nadine
Robert Dahey
Jung Lee Pak
Ho-Jung
Sang Hee Pak
Dallas Raines
TV weatherman
Michael Sean Tighe
manager
Valeri Ross
old woman
Dartenea Bryant
woman
Dale Godboldo
Dale

Critic Reviews for Lakeview Terrace

All Critics (167) | Top Critics (33) | Fresh (75) | Rotten (92) | DVD (15)

The movie is directed by Neil LaBute, whose history suggests he's comfortable making his audience just uncomfortable enough to make a lasting impression.

November 7, 2008 Full Review Source: At the Movies

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Ben Mankiewicz

At the Movies

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I found it scary at times and I was tense and I was on the edge of my seat, , but ultimately it did spiral out of control and get a little ridiculous.

November 7, 2008 Full Review Source: At the Movies

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Ben Lyons

At the Movies

Top Critic

The actors make it watchable, but with these incendiary themes, 'watchable' isn't exactly a wildfire.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune

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Michael Phillips

Chicago Tribune

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Lakeview Terrace is a serviceable enough popcorn exercise in a few floundering Angelenos who can't just get along.

September 19, 2008 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

Top Critic

The movie's only mark of restraint is the absence of an earthquake.

September 19, 2008 Full Review Source: Wall Street Journal

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Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

Top Critic

Jackson hasn't had a role this good or this complex in many a moon, even if the rote ending betrays the complexity of the set-up.

September 19, 2008 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Top Critic

Isn't much fun either as social commentary or procedural guignol.

August 15, 2011 Full Review Source: East Bay Express

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Kelly Vance

East Bay Express

Lakeview Terrace isn't anywhere as wacky as LaBute's Wicker Man remake, yet the two reveal an artist too caught up with his misanthropic conceits to notice the ridiculous humor in them.

August 26, 2009 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

This angry black man wants a 'chocolate drop' of his own -- yes, 'chocolate drop' is actually used in this film! However, it's such a weak movie that you won't get offended.

July 3, 2009 Full Review Source: BET.com

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Clay Cane

BET.com

It's ironic when the tactics it uses to ratchet up the suspense actually reduces the very real tension that gets communicated in its first half.

February 12, 2009 Full Review Source: Window to the Movies

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Jeffrey Chen

Window to the Movies

Not a great buy, maybe stick to renting...

February 5, 2009 Full Review Source: Entertainment Spectrum

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Jolene Mendez

Entertainment Spectrum Source: Entertainment Spectrum

Overall, I liked Lakeview Terrace. I wouldn't buy property there (cue the rim shot), but I'll recommend a rent.

January 23, 2009 Full Review Source: Fantastica Daily

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Staci Layne Wilson

Fantastica Daily

Get a load of how ridiculous the plot is: Samuel L. Jackson plays a short-tempered bigot with a very specific prejudice, namely, mixed couples where the man is white and the woman is black. Otherwise, he has plenty of friends of every ethnicity.

January 23, 2009 Full Review Source: NewsBlaze

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Kam Williams

NewsBlaze

Extras on the disc include a full length commentary by director Neil LaBute and cast member Kerry Washington.

January 21, 2009 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Brian Webster

Apollo Guide

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Really well acted flick, everyone is really good in their roles and makes the film very believeable and worth while. Jackson is very good as a racist cop and pretty eerie too, you never know quite what he's gonna do. The whole look and feel of the film is good too, the hot summer, sweaty atmosphere, tension between the

April 10, 2009

Phil Hubbard

Super Reviewer

Samuel; L. Jackson gives one of the best performances of his career in Lakeview Terrace. This is a well crafted thriller that will you keep you on the edge of your seat. Neil Labute, who previously directed the dreadful Wicker Man remake, doesn't do a bad here, which is surprising. Sure, there are things that could

November 1, 2011

Jeff "The Dude" Lebowski

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