Neighbors (I) (2014) User Reviews

Good Neighbors

[Floated2 · 7/10 · 3 July 2015]

Neighbors plays as a typical Seth Rogen meets Zac Efron comedy. Its demographic double play aside, Neighbors is very good at blending its two kinds of comedy, frathouse and new-parent angst together into a tight and consistently funny package. The film draws connections between the two house, new parents Mac and Kelly Radner (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) secretly crave their old wild lives, while the boys at Delta Psi look at their brotherhood as a sort of stable home environment.

Neighbors at first seems to string along many unconnected pieces then eventually we see he first connection come along and start to process as the film goes along. It is a silly comedy and many of the negative reviews seem to have complaints about this. It isn't trying to be a masterpiece or anything special but what t does, it works and there are a specific audience for these kinds of comedy.

funny

[isaacch-99917 · 7/10 · 30 June 2016]

This is a typical , silly , American comedy. Its not the best of movies , but it is funny.If you are into comedies , I recommend this film strongly. Having said this, it only has a specific humor that wont be every bodies cup of tea. It wont appeal to all audiences and has a lot of bad language ( take in account it is a restricted movie )Despite all of this it is a witty and funny comedy worth watching for a good laugh. It will probably be a classical comedy in years to come. Apart from the great cast,there is nothing special about this movie really. There is nothing that makes it better than other comedies. All in all, its an entertaining light hearted film. Whether you like the humor or not, that is down to the individual watching.

It's Really Funny

[quinn-cunniff · 7/10 · 26 July 2015]

Neighbors: this one I actually watched with my parents, and if you've seen this movie, you'll understand why that could get kind of weird. There was really great moments to this film, and honestly it's here more because I just really liked a lot of the films of 2014. The dildo making fundraiser and the insane parties are part of what make this movie hilarious, and it's definitely one watching. Probably better with a group of friends then your family, but either way, this ones good, and gets 7ish. If you guys want more in depth reviews, please be sure to check me out, Quinn C with the James Bond emblem, on YouTube. I do daily videos reviewing films of old and new, and also give very in depth analysis of the James Bond films. So if you enjoyed and/or appreciated this review, please be sure to check me out at Quinn C on YouTube with the James Bond emblem, thanks

Most of the humor is smutty or scatological

[smatysia · 6/10 · 28 December 2014]

Like most comedies these days, most of the funny parts were given away in the trailer. Unlike some of the wet blankets posting comments about this movie, I did actually get a couple of laughs from this one. I liked Rose Byrne and her character. I was not very familiar with her. I saw Bridesmaids, but Ms. Byrne did not register with me for some reason. Seth Rogen can deadpan these lines okay. Yes, much of the humor is smutty or scatological, which is largely not my cup of tea, but what else can one expect these days, particularly from a mass market vehicle? I cannot really recommend this film, but it is, I guess, okay. I have definitely seen worse.

Great Friday movie night comedy

[aivo15 · 7/10 · 8 June 2016]

Neighbors is one of those hate it or love it titles. Many people dislike this type of comedy calling it stupid and pointless. While I quite enjoy serious and high-quality movies, sometimes I just want to lay on the couch and watch 90 minutes of high-quality stupid things that just make me laugh a lot. Neighbors is just this type of movie - sit back, relax and just have a laugh - not everything we watch has to be a life-changing experience.

As far as actors go I think everybody did their work great. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne have a great chemistry and really make all the scenes work. Do not let yourself be fooled by the low rating here - Neighbors is a good comedy with loads of funny moments that would not let you get bored while watching it.

Has IMDb been hacked?

[fergus-17 · 1/10 · 26 May 2014]

I'm struggling to understand how this got such good reviews. I usually rate the IMDb score as the gold standard but something has gone seriously wrong here. I did see the trailer, it was good and contained the only laughs of the movie. The movie was truly the most tedious thing I have ever experienced. Why did it get such good reviews from critics and such a high score on IMDb? User reviews here are spot on. Not a single good review. The reviewer above who mentioned he had sat down to more entertaining bowel movements surpassed any joke in the film.

Something is very wrong here.

Don't get people's negativity

[chris_rowe-881-168820 · 9/10 · 4 May 2014]

I will never understand why people slate films like this, comedies are never going to have Oscar winning performances or scripts, so to the people who come and review films like these I think why go in the first place, you watch different types of films for different reasons, comedies to laugh, romantic films for dates etc etc.....

The main reservation I have with comedy films recently is that most seem to have all the best bits in the trailer and the rest of the film is kinda flat, this was not one of those at all. I laughed from start to finish and so did my girlfriend.

I'm not the biggest seth rogan fan, I liked a few of his films and hated others but he was awesome in this, a real down to earth guy you can relate to, his wife played by Rose Byrne was also very funny, women tend to have comedic roles toned down in films but she was as good if not better than rogan. Their acting was good, they clicked well and seemed like a couple most could relate to.

Then comes the frat boys, led by zac effron Christopher mintz plasse and Dave Franco who were all superb at what they did, considering they were all 6-10 years older than their roles they played them perfectly. Good chemistry between the group. Also had some great cameos including Lisa kudrow as the dean. The casting and acting were great. The actress who stole the show though was Stella played by twin babies, she is the cutest baby I have ever seen and was really funny. Zac effron although begrudgingly is one fit dude, he seems like a decent comedy actor as well, I loved 17 again so maybe this could be a more common role.

Being English I don't fully understand fraternities and the American traditions and I'm unsure that a university would purchase real estate in a suburban neighbourhood knowing it to be a loud party filled mad house. But either way I don't care about how something may or may not happen it was a good plot and worked well throughout. Zac and seth were great together! The overall chemistry was great and the film looked so much fun to make.

I loved this movie there are easily 15-20 hilarious moments which had some cinema goers clapping (that never happened when I saw the snoozefest gravity which is a supposed masterpiece) everything is there to make a good comedy film, chemistry, relate-able characters, a plot that if it happened to you you probably would act similar to how they played it! Start off as cool neighbours before entering all out war.

The flat bits in the film where there's more dialogue were fine, it never felt slow or boring, the hilarity was well worth the wait. The film is easily the best comedy in years. I won't say much more than if you've been disappointed with recent comedies you won't be by this, go to the cinema or wait for DVD cut ages 10-30 will love this! Maybe even the older folks to, ignore the low reviews and scores , people have lost their sense of humour!

9/10 must see

Yay! More filth from HollyWeird.....dumbing down the masses!

[acousticality · 18 December 2014]

Yes, as you may have already read a hundred times, this film is absolute boring FILTH. Also, you should be very aware by now that the "good reviews" and ratings for this movie are certainly bought and paid for.

What blows my mind is that these types of films cost many millions of precious dollars to make. If just ONE of these meaningless films would simply cease to exist, a small country could likely be fed! It's truly amazing that such a tiny group of people working within Hollywood have millions in spare change to make this kind of garbage and then have the audacity to CHARGE people to be dumbed-down, brainwashed, and mentally/emotionally corrupted.

It's time to wake up....Supporting this mindless smut is to our detriment.

Neighbors

[abouhelier-r · 6/10 · 11 August 2014]

A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after their new neighbors, who happen to be a fraternity house, moved in. Therefore they are forced to live next to each other.

This movie could have gone both ways. In one hand you could leave and think it was the worst movie you ever seen. In the other hand you could think it was extremely entertaining and funny. There are some very funny jokes and likable absurdities during the competition between the two houses, they are pranking each other back and forth, which is fun to watch. I feel like there are a great chemistry between the stars; not only between Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen who are fantastic together, but also between Efron and Rogen. They are really good. Indeed, both of them are in the same path but in different ways. They are experiencing the same things. There is a gap between them as one is going from teenage hood to adulthood as he experiments the fact of being a dad and the other has to face the harsh reality leaving college and working world. Plus, Rose Byrne is absolutely amazingly hilarious in this movie, she totally gets that!

Overall, Neighbors is an enjoyable movie thanks to fun characters and cast chemistry. It's the perfect summertime comedy that we all want to see every summer.

Entertaining

[titanill-06818 · 7/10 · 1 November 2020]

I'm quite surprised by the latest bad reviews. The movie fulfil perfectely its promise. Fun and entertaining. Rose Byrne is a pleasure to watch. Give it a shot, I didn't regret it.

Not as good as all the hype

[dar0417 · 6/10 · 24 January 2020]

Was not as good as all the hype but had a good amount of laughs.

Overhated

[coltybeballin · 7/10 · 20 December 2023]

"Neighbors" delivers non-stop laughs and unexpected twists in this raucous comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne showcase their comedic talents as a couple navigating the challenges of parenthood while living next door to a rowdy fraternity led by Zac Efron's charismatic and hilarious character. The film excels in blending outrageous humor with genuine moments of heart and relatability, creating a unique and entertaining dynamic between the neighbors. Memorable supporting performances, comedic set pieces, and sharp dialogue contribute to the film's comedic brilliance. While the film's raunchy humor may not be for everyone, "Neighbors" successfully entertains with its energetic pacing, engaging characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, making it a must-watch for fans of comedic cinema.

I do not understand the hate

[Danieljh13 · 8/10 · 9 May 2014]

I saw this film on opening day with a friend because I was bored, and did not expect much. After seeing the trailer I thought "this movie will make me laugh a bit, but will probably suck overall", and I was mistaken. I was pleasantly surprised by how funny this movie was surprisingly funny. I am not a big Seth Rogen fan, but he was funny. The biggest stand-out performance was from Zach Effron. He has come a long way since being a Disney star, and he was the reason for a good number of laughs I got from this film. I see a lot of reviews on here complaining about how dirty and vulgar this film was... did none of you read the rating? This movie is rated R for "pervasive language, strong crude and sexual content, graphic nudity, and drug use throughout"... I mean, for God's sake Rogen and Effron get in a dildo fight(which was hilarious).If you are offended by such things, a prude, or easily offended in general, you probably should not see this film. If you do not care about that, and expect a fun movie full of laughs, cussing and partying, this is a film for you. Hope you enjoy.

A genuine comedy

[matic-boh1 · 6/10 · 23 June 2014]

Absurdly funny is perhaps the best way to describe this comedy which successfully embraces its genre role, as Neighbors depicts a somewhat typical comedic clash of two polar opposites, but does so in a refreshing and interesting way, exploring themes of responsibility and immaturity along the way. Although quite outrageous at times, the film does have some unexpected additional layers of complexity which prove beneficial, adding greater depth without hurting its comedic aspects. Surprisingly enough, Rose Byrne stands out from the cast that includes such talents as Zac Efron and Seth Rogen, and her performances is undoubtedly worth praising as she displays great comedic ability. Overall, Neighbors can be described as a highly energetic film which stays true to itself and with a short running time is aware of its limitations, ultimately resulting in a funny comedy that delivers in every way and is definitely worth watching.

Finally, proof that trolls and spoofers have the upper hand...

[innocuous · 1/10 · 27 June 2014]

As I write this review, there are around 200 reviews posted. As far as I can tell, fewer than 10 of them rate this film at 7 stars or above, yet its average rating is slightly more than 7 stars. In fact, while the vast majority of reviews on the first five pages give it only 1 star, the ratings summary says that only 1.2% of those rating it gave it just 1 star.

This is a long way of saying that it's now inescapable fact that trolls, spoofers, and studio shills dominate the site. A system is only useful until enough people figure out how to game it, and this is (sadly) now the case for this site.

On to the review: Neighbors had a big challenge to overcome with me, as I just don't normally find Seth R. and his "Seth Pack" to be very funny. Unfortunately, this film fails on every level to provide either humor or entertainment. It's a rare film that can depict all characters as totally unsympathetic and get away with it. After all, the viewer needs to be able to identify with SOMEONE in a story or film, even if it's the third-party narrator. This movie has absolutely no sympathetic characters in it at all. It's the essence of comedic nihilism. I didn't like any of the characters, none of them said anything that was vaguely funny, and I didn't identify with any point of view expressed in the film. To make matters worse, the director relied solely on profanity and T&A for shock value.

Totally worthless movie. Don't waste your time.

Great comedy

[masonsaul · 8/10 · 20 April 2020]

Bad Neighbours is a great comedy that explores an interesting premise extremely effectively, even if a few jokes don't land. Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne and Zac Efron are all great. Ike Barinholtz and Dave Franco are really good. The majority of the jokes are funny and at certain points hilarious. Nicholas Stoller's direction is great and its extremely well filmed. It's also well paced and the soundtrack is really good.

It was just a stupidly, funny movie.

[watersprinkls · 6/10 · 16 June 2014]

It's like they were trying to see how inappropriate they could make this movie to make people laugh. The plot is REALLY simple. The movie is more relying on the "funny lines" and "funny scenes." I guess if you really like some of the actors or think they're funny or cute or whatever, you'll be interested.

I don't really know what to say. It was a good time..? At some parts it really made me laugh and was just laughing at how stupid it is. While I was watching it, I knew that basically Dave Franco and Zac Efron were the reason I actually bought the ticket.

After it ended, it left me feeling nothing. There is no satisfaction that comes with it. Hey if you're watching with your friends and just hanging out and laughing, it'll be really fun! But don't look for anything more in this movie. It's a good time. But just judging as a film, it's weak.

Bad Neighbours is fun

[ajmaddison88-668-74144 · 6/10 · 19 September 2014]

There comes a point in life when you must make that all important decision: Do I grow up or carry on acting irresponsible?

Nicholas Stoller's 'Bad Neighbours' (or 'Neighbours' as its called in the US) tackles the aspect of growing up, with a dash of comedy on the side. This is Stoller's fourth feature, and like his previous movies, he tries to put a fresh spin upon predictable Hollywood comedy. 'Bad Neighbours' is not too dissimilar to two of his more successful and better movies, his brilliant feature debut 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 2012's rom-com 'Five Year Engagement'.

The premise of the story is simple enough, a frat house led by Teddy (Zac Efron) move next door to the couple Mac and Kelly (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) who have a new born. From that premise it is a constant battle of hilarious over-the-top pranks between the two houses. However 'Bad Neighbours' has the twist that each side want what the other has: Mac and Kelly went the party life, while Teddy wants a possible future beyond the wild parties and hot tub shenanigans.

Rogen, who acts as producer with frequent collaborator Evan Goldberg, falls back into his usual 'Seth Rogen character' from 'Knocked Up' and 'Pineapple Express'. It is a far stretch from his more dramatic roles, such as '50/50'. Rogen offers nothing new with his character development and loud mouths his way through the movie. He does however have great chemistry with the excellent Rose Byrne. Byrne proves that she is more the capable a providing comedic prowess, even if she swears on cue throughout the movie, performing in her native Australian accent. It is scary how easily she can manipulate both a guy and girl into hooking up after kick starting their libidos with rounds of shots. An issue with both characters though, is how exaggerated and irresponsible they are. There are various scenes where you think: As a parent should you really do that?

The most surprising element in the movie is Zac Efron's performance. Efron showcases his acting ability, which have drastically improved since his 'High School Musical' days, providing a well rounded performance as Teddy who is struggling with growing up. Teddy has the most character development, as we can see his decisions backfiring and you actually feel his regret when it dawns upon him he should have went to class.

Other performances are solid, with Dave Franco as Pete, Teddy's intelligent sidekick with an amusing trick, Christopher Mintz-Plasse as a guy with a large 'package' and Ike Barinholtz who plays Jimmy, Mac's friend. The other frat members are forgettable, showing up now and then to provide comic relief.

As a comedy 'Bad Neighbours' succeeds. The comedy is extremely over-the-top and crude at times, but it works and provides a lot of 'laugh out loud' moment. A lot of these moments are from the slapstick scenes, such as the airbag gag (unfortunately shown in the trailer) and the creation of home-made dildos.

Overall the movie is hilarious and will provide you with ample over-the-top gags. It does have its short comings, though they are not enough to detract from the movie.

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Bad Neighbors

[kosmasp · 7/10 · 20 September 2014]

Though the question is, who's bad? But let's refrain from song lyrics and get down to business. The movie is mostly funny, though it does have issues with its characters here and there. It does not rely on T&A as another reviewer suggests on this site, but that does not mean you will like this movie ... it's all a matter of taste. Maybe you hate Zac, maybe you love him and he can't do any wrong. This all influences your movie experience obviously.

Also there are jokes in here, that might not be anyones taste or maybe they don't get them (De Niro/Taxi Driver references and more). Aside from that, this is a pretty decent effort to make something funny out of a crazy situation and shine a light on how relationships can work out.

Actually not that bad.

[HarryBanshee · 7/10 · 21 April 2014]

I can't say ill watch it again but for one time watch it was funny, a bit stupid and very unrealistic with the air bags in the chair at work and the sofa but overall i did like it but not as much as This Is the End. Only thing i hated was the guy who is with Zac because i just don't like him because of scrubs... I don't really know what the first guy who said it was bad and gave it a 1/10 but it was good but not a must watch, If you have a chance to watch it do so and don't go in with a preset mind that it has to be amazing because it is just a casual movie to watch and laugh at Seth Rogen he is is a awesome actor. PS please don't make another movie that will be the same, ITS A ONE OF MOVIE PLEASE DON'T I HATE THOSE!!!

Don't listen to the hate, see it for what it is

[dgc876 · 7/10 · 26 November 2016]

Really entertaining movie that I've enjoyed thoroughly every time I've watched it. It's really not that bad of a movie, it's very entertaining and Rogen and Byrne's performances are both great for what they are. People on IMDb have given this movie really horrible reviews, as a matter of fact I scrolled through the reviews and couldn't find anything above a 3/10. That's just wrong. Neighbors is not supposed to be Citizen Kane for crying out loud. It's a silly frat comedy and should be taken as such. I saw one reviewer complaining about the municipal guidelines that the frat refuse to acknowledge. What?? It's a fine movie that WILL make you laugh at least once or twice, if not throughout depending on your sense of humor. It will entertain you for it's whole runtime. The movie isn't trying to win any Oscars, so on that note some technical aspects of the film. It's edited in an interesting way at points that I found myself really enjoying. The cinematography is never upsetting which means that it's not shot by Roger Deakins but it never once really made me gag or anything (another thing reviewers have said). Stoller directed this movie in a really interesting way as well, and again I think the movie would be a lot worse without his direction, but again it's by no means directed by Hitchcock nor is it trying to look like it. All of the performances are great, if not entertainingly and appropriately slightly over acted. My point is, see this movie as a silly frat movie. Don't expect it to make you belly laugh from minute one to minute 95. Let it entertain you. It's a good movie that I'm never upset by re watching. DON'T LISTEN TO THE HATE!!!!!! 7/10

Very funny movie...

[Thanos_Alfie · 6/10 · 9 March 2021]

"Neighbors" is a Comedy movie in which we watch a couple with their newborn baby moving into their new house that is next to a fraternity house. They have to deal with many difficulties, such as noise, and they have to solve this huge problem as soon as possible.

I found this movie very funny and despite its simple plot it was simply amazing. It consisted of many hilarious scenes that made even better. The direction which was made by Nicholas Stoller was very good and he presented very well his main characters along with their personal stories. The interpretations of Seth Rogen who played as Mac Radner, Rose Byrne who played as Kelly Radner and Zac Efron who played as Teddy Sanders were very good and the characters connected really good between them and the plot. To sum up, I have to say that "Neighbors" is a nice and very funny comedy movie and I highly recommend everyone to watch it because it will make laugh a lot.

Disappointing

[tranqilocamilo · 1/10 · 12 June 2014]

I like comedies, and was looking forward to an experience in the same alley as the "Hangover"-movies. But "Bad Neighbours" was probably an all time low for me. This film probably sets a new record in using the words sh*t, fu*k and d*ck. Together with other kinds of swearing. Normally swearing doesn't bother me at all, but this time it just gets boring. The whole movie is a repeat of itself. Parties and "can you keep it down, please?" If that sounds fun, go ahead and watch it! What is the punchline? Is there really a punchline? I couldn't fine any. Zach Efron is, as always, quite handsome and a quite talented actor. Unfortunately that doesn't help much. The storyline is too thin. A total waste of money for me.

Super Funny!

[katie-r-lamb · 10/10 · 12 May 2014]

I saw the preview for it and was already in love with it. Obviously it's not the best movie I've ever seen, but it wasn't a waste of money. If you had a problem with this movie, disliked it, or was one of those a-holes that demands their money back, then yeah, it wasn't for you. But obviously it wasn't made for people with sticks up their butts. If you can become a teenager again and take a joke, then you will find this movie very funny. It didn't feel too short nor too long, and there were jokes throughout the whole movie. Everyone in my theater was busting up and having a good time, so if you left and hated it, I'm glad. Seth Rogan, Zac Efron, and Dave Franco were a great trio that made a great comedic movie!

Shocked...

[damianphelps · 6/10 · 30 March 2022]

To hear that people didn't like this film.

Its farking funny.

Its not especially deep, its a comedy where a bunch of funny stuff happens.

The cast is brilliant, particularly Zac Efron who continues to show what a talent he really is :)