In "Lakeview Terrace," a young couple has just moved into their California dream home when they become the target of their next-door neighbor, who disapproves of their interracial relationship. A stern, single father, this tightly wound LAPD officer has appointed himself the watchdog of the neighborhood. His nightly foot .. Read more
| Starring | Samuel L. Jackson, Patrick Wilson, Kerry Washington, Regine Nehy |
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| Director | Neil LaBute |
| Genres | Audio Descriptive, Drama, Thriller |
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Remember that Eddie Murphy line in 48 Hrs? “I’m your worst nightmare: a black man with a badge.” (That’s the family friendly broadcast TV version.) In Lakeview Terrace Samuel L Jackson is Abel Turner, a long-standing officer with the LAPD, and he’s the source of sleepless nights for newlyweds Chris and Lisa Mattson (Patrick Wilson and Kerry Washington). At first it’s simply because his security lights are turned up too high, they flood into the newlyweds̵ Read more
New thriller Lakeview Terrace has claimed the number one spot from the Coen brothers on the US box office chart. Neil LaBute's thriller - which pulled in $15.6 million (£8.5 million) in its first weekend on release - knocked The Oscar-winning duo's new comedy drama Burn After Reading from the top slot. In the new movie, Samuel L Jackson plays an LAPD officer who disapproves of the interracial relationship of his next-door neighbours. Elsewhere, romantic comedy My Best Friend's Girl opened... Read more
Eagle Eye has gone straight to number one on the US box office chart after its opening weekend on release. Starring Shia LeBeouf, the new thriller made some $29.2 million (£16.2 million) in its first three days, despite only receiving mediocre reviews. The movie is directed by DJ Caruso and focuses on the story of strangers who become fugitives after mysterious phone calls force them into dangerous situations. Commenting on the film's successful weekend, Dreamworks spokesman Chip Sullivan... Read more