ferenciklinda Really enjoyed this story of a man taking interest in a a new neighbor who is being abused by her husband. He is attracted to her and also wants to help her. A symphony of emotions play across the face of the leading man as he maneuvers through the events in his life. Wow, great acting. In fact, all of the players in this story do a good job of acting. I was enthralled. A refreshing change to the many fast action, bad acted movies out there. This one was more mentally satisfying.

juanmuscle The reason people are like watching paint dry or whathaveyous and yous came in, its because its about the character, the protagonist, nothing about a neighbor , his wife, the bad guy, the good kid , the charismatic dissipated friend, nothing, its about this guy. The reason everything moves so slow is because he is in a stupor and god knows for how long this is why his life is in limbo, the scenes melt into each other because this life occasions this , it affords this type of nebulous haze, it lends to his almost oppressive lassitude , his like a big pall that overcomes its victims then sits there and hatches more of this insipid nothingness erelong everyone is in a state of languor. All these years he has been allowing everything to consume him, he has succumbed to a life in which his life, his plot, everything around him dictates what and when and who he is , it defines him... this is why he cannot answer anyone with a straightforward answer, he really doesn't know anything about himself, his life, other people... only to take care of his basic needs, but not relishing in what is truly delectable to that very thing that makes us want to live, that's our uniqueness , we all have that and the only way to find this is through an introspective journey free from the bonds of the outside world , getting in touch with nature so forth ... he has everything he wants, a great job, a nice son, a wonderful wife, he has just lost his way.... So what happens in the end? Someone else's plot, in effect consumes him.

SteveJ_888 I am reviewing this movie movie in response to it's low rating on IMDb.I am guessing that the movie was improperly promoted and distributed, which probably led to frequent viewer disappointment.If you are looking for car chases, prolonged shoot-outs, stunning special effects, or an edge-of-your-seat thrill-ride this movie is not for you. If want you a movie that is heartfelt, groundbreaking, clever, or poignant, you might want to skip it too.If on other hand if you like realistic if not necessarily colorful characters and skillful storytelling involving ordinary events you might enjoy The Neighbor.It is slow, but the suspense grows steadily. Enough is revealed about the characters to create empathy or dislike, but much remains hidden, leaving their actions unpredictable. Unpleasant events are understated and presented with restraint. The viewer is given just enough. The movie could have easily become tedious and excessively painful to watch, but rather it achieves emotional depth without resorting to melodrama.The performances, locations, designs, and music all work together within the unity of the whole. Nothing stands out or draws attention to itself. I am reminded of a few Hitchcock movies. Much is shown by the camera rather than explained in dialog, and all the dialog seems to have purpose. In the lead role, William Fichtner is able to express much with limited words and actions, as do the other actors to a lesser extent.The Neighbor doesn't have and modern special effects. I watch and enjoy many movies that benefit from techniques developed in the last few decades, but I am happy to see that moviemakers still have the interest and opportunity to make movies of a more classical nature.For movies like The Neighbor to continue to be made, promoters and distributors need to do a good job of finding the right audiences.

beachpatricia William Fichtner gives a fine performance in this movie. I honestly don't understand the negative reviews. When I decided to watch this movie I thought I had The whole plot figured out. Well I didn't. The ending was different than I thought it would be. This is a good thing. To me the movie wasn't slow, it was just right. If your expecting a thriller, this is not for you. It is a psychological drama. I recommend it.