I saw this movie, and I was surprised. The performances were reasonable, not that bad, and the plot was a very interesting reflection. This movie sends a message and a social critic to America, about terrorism, and it reflects on the uncomfortable way of life, of an American, Terry Allen (played by Peter Krause, good performance here) that is certain that is neighbor, Gabe Hassan (Khaled Abol Naga, that is a revelation here), is a terrorist. This is an interesting film, because it reflects on a man that is disturbed and filled with plenty of media stuff in is head. This is an excellent critic to the American society, post 9/11, and also a movie that poses on the theory of conspiration. Get to see it if you can. Interesting - 7/10.
... View MoreNot too bad but could have been better, although it did a pretty good job showing what may have actually happened shortly after 9/11. This movie did a pretty good job making you think that Terry was actually going to kill Mr. Hassan near the end and you kind of feel sorry for the poor guy because you know he isn't associated with any terrorist group. The thing that was most interesting is that Terry is shown going through all the guy's personal items hoping to find something that may connect him to an extremist group. It could have been a bit better I just don't know how, but the Arab kid did good job. It's one of the few post-9/11 movies that uses somewhat known actors and actresses in the cast.
... View MoreSlow thriller that builds steam slowly...then the damn lid blows off. Terry Allen(Peter Krause)is a CPA that gets laid off from his job post 9-11. His wife Maria(Kari Matchett)believes he has way too much time on his hands. Terry becomes obsessed with possible terrorists after spending much of his days and nights watching national news on the subject. When a "middle-eastern" man, Gabe Hassan(Khaled Abol Naga), moves into a neighboring apartment; Terry believes he has uncovered a suspicious terrorist conspiracy. How far will he go to protect homeland security? Why doesn't somebody just grab this guy by the throat and slap some sense into him? Its a movie, that's why. Watching paranoia make Terry sweat is the source that fries your nerves. Also featured are Richard Schiff and Ian Tracey.
... View MoreThis movie is as good as you'd expect. You get slowly dragged into the world of anti-terrorist paranoia through the eyes of one character that creates a dillusion we can all empaphise with but he takes it to a level we would never pursue as a warning of what can and does happen. This movie cleverly takes you on a journey where you can choose to get off and the shock value is extremely thought provoking. People looking for a happy ending or a solid moral might not come away satisfied but anyone whos enjoys shocking surrealism like 'The Woodsman' will love this movie.8/10.
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