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..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 110 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
✓ Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Ron Glass, Justin Chambers
✓ Director: Heidi Levitt, Bruton Jones, John Cameron, David Loughery, David Loughery
The Lakeview Terrace (2008) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Lakeview Terrace (2008) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Lakeview Terrace (2008) is staring with Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Ron Glass, Justin Chambers, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Heidi Levitt, Bruton Jones, John Cameron, David Loughery, David Loughery juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.