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Prepare to be drawn into a world of moral ambiguity and escalating tension in "The Good Neighbor." Luke Kleintank brings depth to the character of David, whose accidental actions set off a chain of events that spiral out of control. Vanessa's grief, portrayed by Eloise Smyth, adds an emotional anchor to the narrative. However, it's Jonathan Rhys Meyers' portrayal of Robert that steals the show - his portrayal of the seemingly perfect neighbor harboring sinister motives keeps you guessing at every turn. The conflict between David and Robert builds to a climax that's as chilling as it is riveting. This is a story of guilt, redemption, and the dark corners of human nature that will leave you deep in thought long after the credits roll.

Just watched this. A clever and increasingly sinister plot ruined because a significant amount of the content was spoken in Latvian - especially the closing dialogue!! We tried turning subtitles on but the subtitles were not that informative (might have been our broadcaster) - e.g "Woman speaking Latvian".

If you can understand Latvian and like crime dramas with twists, you'll probably like this. If you don't understand Latvian, you will miss out on some important (I assume!!) dialogue!!

Sitting down to watch the 2021 thriller "The Good Neighbor" was because I had the opportunity to do so. I hadn't even heard about this movie from writer Ross Partridge and director Stephan Rick prior to watching it. But I will say that the movie's synopsis sounded interesting enough to catch my attention. And also the fact that the movie had Jonathan Rhys Meyers on the cast list helped to sweeten the deal.

The storyline in "The Good Neighbor" was good and well-written. Sure, it was somewhat generic at certain aspects and it was somewhat predictable, but it actually made for good entertainment. There was something 'old school thriller' about the way that the story was constructed and brought to life on the screen.

The acting performances in the movie were good, and lead actors Luke Kleintank and Jonathan Rhys Meyers were nicely cast for the leading roles. I was especially impressed with Jonathan Rhys Meyers' performance, because he was superbly cast for that particular role and he brought the characters to life in a very realistic and believable manner.

If you enjoy thrillers, then you definitely should give "The Good Neighbor" a chance, should you have the opportunity to watch it. I was genuinely surprised and entertained with this movie from director Stephan Rick. While the movie is entertaining and watchable, it hardly is a thriller that you will watch more than once, simply as the storyline doesn't have enough layers and contents to support more than a single viewing, as this first viewing leaves nothing else to be discovered.

The ending of the movie, now that was a slap to the face with a cold, dead face. I didn't enjoy that ending one bit.

My rating of "The Good Neighbor" lands on a six out of ten stars.

Just ok, a bit long and very predictable. I myself LOVE Meyer as an actor but he just didn't mesh well with the other lead actor. His emotions and reaction at times were laughable because they felt so fake or unreal. I really only wanted to see this movie because he was in it but not that I have I wish I hadn't. Was it a good thriller? Yes, but nothing new or special. Good for a one time watch, MAYBE two, but that was it. Never found out why the girl was on her bike, on that road at night in the first place, but oh well.

Rhys-Meyers is a really great neighbor, until he's not. When David moves to town to work in journalism, he accidentally kills a girl on a bike on the way home from the pub. Meyers single white females him and everything gets nuts.

This movie is completely guided by coincidences and unlikely things happening. It started off rather promising and I was curious to see where the movie would go even though the trailer pretty much spoiled the complete first act. Anyway after watching for a while the movie turned to the classic tropes and had little originality left.

You have a familiar premise where things are done slightly different but it's overall the same thing you likely have seen before. That being said the movie is not bad, it's tense and suspenseful and really draws you into the story, even though you have no one to really root for. The acting is fine but not great and the overall production value was pretty good. Overall it's a decent movie that doesn't reinvent the genre and gets dragged down by some of its flaws. [5,6/10]

I had a good time with this thriller, thanks to the involving story, a good pace and some fine acting. Luuk Kleintank may play David as a wooden and passive wimp, but that totally suited the character of this insipid and cowardly guy; and Jonathan Rhys Meyers is excellent as the scheming and dangerous "good" neighbor Robert. I had to adjust a bit to Meyers's rugged, weathered face, since I still remember how buoyantly handsome he was in The Tudors; but here it did help to give Robert this sinister and indefinable creepy aura.

However, I also had some serious reservations. There were way too many inconsistencies and coincidences in the story, which marred the credibility. And Robert got hardly any background; like what made this man to such a murderous person? There was some gay innuendo of Robert having feelings for David, but nothing was really done with that. The score was beautiful, but so extremely depressing that it at times got a bit annoying. The rather abrupt ultimate act of Robert at the end of the movie seemed not really in sync with what we had learned of his character, he seemed way too smart and resourceful to not find some other, less definitive way out.

But biggest mystery to me was the fact that the story took place somewhere in Latvia. Why on earth did they do this?!? Now we had an American production, with American and English leads, filmed totally in Latvia, with a whole lot of Latvian talking extras, causing all kinds of translation and subtitle problems. Was filming so cheap in Latvia? Did they wanted to please Meyers, so he could show off his apparent Latvian language skills (since we see him chatting away in Latvian all the time)? Anyway, this Latvian setting added nothing whatsoever to the story, this movie would have been exactly the same if it had taken place somewhere in Great Britain or in the US.

Give this a watch it was so much better than i thought it would be. You think you have it sussed then something else happens. Worth watching.....................................................................................................................................

This script had the bones to be great series with more character development. But it got lost in a simple script that over looked character history. To many conincedences to connect the dots. Leads were ok but female detective was to interesting to give such little screen time. Alas..6 out of 10. Didn't wow me.

When two newly acquainted neighbours decide to go out for a drink together their lives change for ever when they knock a cyclist down on a quiet road on the way back from the club killing her instantly. Rather than do the right thing both men flee the scene. Worse is to follow when journalist David (the driver responsible) is assigned with the task of investigating his own crime, but he also starts seeing the victim's sister Vanessa whom is unaware of David's true identity...

There is quite a quirky dynamic between Robert and David which, at times, does make the film interesting. You can sense early on that Robert is a ticking time bomb whom it seems does not take rejection particularly well. On the other hand, David seems more of an average Joe who doesn't seem to possess any strange character traits; his only flaw perhaps is that he can be easily lead which is what puts him in the mess he ultimately ends up in.

Whilst it's clearly pivotal to the plot I have to admit to being less impressed with the film when Vanessa arrives on the scene. The bulk of the film revolves around her blossoming relationship with David; in all honesty David and Vanessa are both a tad bland and I would have preferred it if more focus would have been shifted on to both Robert (due to his more interesting persona) and the investigation surrounding the collision (which seems under-utilised). The only mildly intriguing aspect of their relationship is finding out when/if/how Vanessa discovers the truth, but for me it's not a good enough hook to keep me fully involved.

Thank goodness then for Jonathan Rhys Meyers whose creepy unhinged performance here is the highlight of the film. I did miss him when he wasn't on the screen as every other aspect of the story was a tad mundane. He transforms a rather unremarkable film in to something that is semi-watchable which is quite commendable.

The Good Neighbour is worth a look if there's nothing else on, but it's not something I would recommend making a big point of seeing.

Stephan Rick's thriller starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Luke Kleintank dips heavily during the middle and doesn't ever recover. It has an intriguing Latvian setting and a somewhat contrived premise, but what keeps you initially interested is how the lead characters react to the situation(s) they find themselves in. We only get a generic sketch of who they are, what they do, and what comprises their immediate past. The script doesn't bother to give you more details, neither do the performances carry enough heft to make you care. Between the two, Meyers comes up with a much better show since Kleintank's essentially a "tree trunk" during the entirety of the film. As an ardent thriller-enjoyer, I'd say this one bites the dust pretty quickly.

Was quite excited to watch this film as I enjoy watching thrillers. I felt that the trailer was more exciting then the actual film. The plot was very predictable and I had worked out what was going to happen and the plot from the start. Nevertheless I did continue until the end which was somewhat what I expected but with an added puzzling surprise. The actor Jonathan Meyers didn't really fit the part and certainly I was very disappointed with his acting which doesn't really reflect his previous films. It was also quite disappointing to see Bruce Grant as this again does not reflect his long career in films. His part in this was quite short and the outcome and exit was again predictable and disappointing. There was quite a bit of foreign language spoken which was very disappointing. Nevertheless I would recommend watching the film if you like this type of movie and ensure that you watch until the end.

Absolute tripe.

A complete waste of time that takes the psycho buddy trope and just drags it through the mud for 1hr45mins.

So boring, absolutely no thrill to it.

Two neighbors strike up a friendship that quickly spirals out of control when an accident happens that changes both lives. This movie, while a little predictablble in the sense, that as a viewer you know that this friendship can't end well, is straight forward, and was well done. Johnathan Rhys Meyers definetly carries it, but the other actors are ok too. Pacing sometimes a little slow, but overall good.

Stephan Rick's "The Good Neighbor" turns a quiet neighborhood into a heart-pounding thriller. Rhys-Meyers' portrayal of Robert amps up the tension, giving you those spine-tingling chills. As his character gets creepier by the minute, the movie keeps you guessing and gripping the edge of your seat.

The slow build of tension keeps you engaged, as you witness David's world unraveling in the face of Robert menace. The balance between the everyday and the eerie adds layers to the story, making it a thrilling exploration of psychological suspense.

If you're into psychological suspense and a great antagonist, this one's a must-watch.

Production going behind the iron curtain to shoot a movie because the cost of production a far lower there then in the west...enough about that...

its an accidental killing , and the unfortunate ones, just become neighbours does try to hide away the evindences.the collateral damage done in the plot isnt new nor original and the twists aint turning you upside down, but a small thrill in some broken latvian english, the small cast do what they are told, the story aint lifting an eyebrow of mine, it barely too slow on the plot and the playtime a bit too long, the filmography though have a layer of high quality. The score is nothing new on the block very generalized thriller music.

Its laike a quick lay, easi done , easi gone, and no more than that. Grumpy old man generously awards this a weak 6.

A hit and scum driver, with a new friend and adviser, takes you on a journey, as if you're nailed to a gurney, the acting's rather poor, absolutely nothing to adore, no method to the madness, just a pool of soiled badness.

So, "The Good Neighbor" is one intense ride. You've got David, played by Luke Kleintank, dealing with some heavy guilt after accidentally causing the death of Vanessa's sister. Eloise Smyth as Vanessa really tugs at your heartstrings. But here's the kicker - Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Robert is like the perfect villain, giving you chills with his manipulative vibes. That conflict between David and Robert is like the heartbeat of the movie. It's all about redemption, secrets, and how far these characters will go. Trust me, the tension and twists are real, making it a must-watch if you're into those psychological rollercoasters.