A young interracial couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their relationship. A tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot patrols and overly watchful eyes bring comfort to some, but he becomes increasingly aggressive to the newlyweds. These persistent intrusions into their lives cause the couple to fight back.
Lakeview Terrace is a serviceable enough popcorn exercise in a few floundering Angelenos who can't just get along.
– Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Sep 2008
rotten:
The actors make it watchable, but with these incendiary themes, 'watchable' isn't exactly a wildfire.
– Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Oct 2008
fresh:
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.
– Ben Lyons,
At the Movies,
7 Nov 2008
fresh:
The movie is directed by Neil LaBute, whose history suggests he's comfortable making his audience just uncomfortable enough to make a lasting impression.
– Ben Mankiewicz,
At the Movies,
7 Nov 2008
rotten:
The yawning chasm between the film's aspirations to social significance and its cheese-o-licious straight-to-video construction make it a chucklesome guilty pleasure.