The Resident (2011)

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• Crash E

  
  as the reviewers said, boring plot and bad directing nothing more.

• Pedro H

  
  <i>She thought she was living alone</i> <b>Not bad</b> When I first heard the original story, I wanted to steal the Idea and make it a movie of my own; but Antii Jokinen got it before me, hence, I looked up for his movie to do a good job. But, unfortunately… More
  <i>She thought she was living alone</i> <b>Not bad</b> When I first heard the original story, I wanted to steal the Idea and make it a movie of my own; but Antii Jokinen got it before me, hence, I looked up for his movie to do a good job. But, unfortunately Jokinen <b>ruined</b> the brilliant thriller behind this movie, but the overall results aren't all bad. The Movie revolves around Dermer (Swank) a ER nurse who finds a great deal for an apartment. However, she is totally unaware that her neighbor Max (Dean) is a complete lunatic. Overall this movie could have been much better, the story is amazing, but the way it was made was very poor. The acting is simple, and needs no commenting on, except for the fact that Jeffery Dean shouldn't play a bad ever it doesn't fit him. Lee appears for 3 minutes. It isnt all bad, but it could have been much better. <u>August:</u> <i>" What's the matter with you? Why don't you stand up for yourself? Just like your father. Your mother, she was beautiful. But she married a weak man. And then she gave birth to another." </i>

• Melvin W

  
  Juliet: There's something creepy about my apartment. "She Thought She Was Living Alone" The worst thing about The Resident is how incredibly average it is. There's nothing great about it, but there's nothing extremely horrible either. The cast is okay, the… More
  Juliet: There's something creepy about my apartment. "She Thought She Was Living Alone" The worst thing about The Resident is how incredibly average it is. There's nothing great about it, but there's nothing extremely horrible either. The cast is okay, the movie looks okay; but the story is dull and unoriginal. It's predictable and boring in spots. I really can't believe Hillary Swank did this movie. She isn't bad in it, but it just seems like a complete waste of time. The movie seems to drag for it's hour and a half run time and I never got really pulled into it. The director Antti Jonkinen wants the movie to be suspenseful and creepy. But really it all feels like a lame movie your friend who goes film school would make. He takes his material very seriously and it just never gets started before it ends. I never really felt like the situation was all that scary or thrilling.  The ending seems to go on forever. What the hell are they doing with that ending. It's so dumb and lifeless. It seems like Jonkinen watched Halloween before writing this and decided to have his characters fight it out for an eternity and have his villain keep coming back for more.  Oh, and if you want to watch this just because of Christopher Lee; don't bother. He's onscreen for no more then 5 minutes. 

• Film C

  
  Well its a mediocre film, you know where its going and you know how its going to end! Its a predictable movie that isnt hard to follow and although its a great cast, good acting, its just not a very good movie! Theres no suspense and its not really an original or even remotely… More
  Well its a mediocre film, you know where its going and you know how its going to end! Its a predictable movie that isnt hard to follow and although its a great cast, good acting, its just not a very good movie! Theres no suspense and its not really an original or even remotely interesting thriller. maybe its worth a watch for swank and morgan but other than that probably not one you'd go out of your way for!

• Dean !

  
  An ok thriller, nothing new or ground breaking, reminds me a lot of another film I have heard of. It has a strong cast, pity Christopher Lee didn't get more screen time a Hammer favourite after all. It has it's creepy voyeuristic moments, but ultimately falls under a by the… More
  An ok thriller, nothing new or ground breaking, reminds me a lot of another film I have heard of. It has a strong cast, pity Christopher Lee didn't get more screen time a Hammer favourite after all. It has it's creepy voyeuristic moments, but ultimately falls under a by the numbers obsession thriller. Worth checking out if you like thrillers of this type.

• Bethany M

  
  Dissapointed. I love Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. There is no question that the film completely freaked me out and the whole film was very weird but the ending was so predictable and you expected so much more from it. Leaving you with a 'Wait what? Was that it?'… More
  Dissapointed. I love Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. There is no question that the film completely freaked me out and the whole film was very weird but the ending was so predictable and you expected so much more from it. Leaving you with a 'Wait what? Was that it?' feeling afterwards. Another less than average thriller.

• Lewis C

  
  "I thought you could pull me out of these walls. I didn't want this at all. I'm so sorry. I was never gonna hurt you." The Resident is a snooze of a thriller that's light on the suspense, heavy on the absurd, and completely lacking in originality. Hilary… More
  "I thought you could pull me out of these walls. I didn't want this at all. I'm so sorry. I was never gonna hurt you." The Resident is a snooze of a thriller that's light on the suspense, heavy on the absurd, and completely lacking in originality. Hilary Swank stars as an ER doctor who moves out of her home with her cheating partner and finds an apartment that seems too good to be true, along with a helpful, charming landlord (Jeffery Dean Morgan). After several suspicious events, she discovers that both her new home and landlord are not what they seem. This movie just isn't very good. It's an utterly predictable, half-hearted effort that doesn't stand out in any way. The frequent jump "scares" are completely ineffectual, the characters are as dumb as dirt, and the attempts at creepiness often come off as utterly hilarious. I love Hilary Swank as an actress, but this role, and the movie overall, was just a really poor fit for her. The Resident isn't the worst movie that I've seen recently, but the lack of creativity and effort, and the general feeling of "been there, done that", make it an easy flick to skip.

• Manu G

  
  She Thought She Was Living Alone Falls far short of expectation, despite good scene-setting, due to poor story and acting. Hilary Swank sure is desperate to accept movie role's like this, this movie was weak. The movie plot is so fragile and simple it actually feels like it was… More
  She Thought She Was Living Alone Falls far short of expectation, despite good scene-setting, due to poor story and acting. Hilary Swank sure is desperate to accept movie role's like this, this movie was weak. The movie plot is so fragile and simple it actually feels like it was done by a 15-year director. Hilary Swank as always gives a great performance but that's the best thing this movie has because the rest is just awful. Every year, three million single women in America move into an apartment for the first time. They do not know who lived in the apartment before them, they do not know their landlords, and they dont bother to change the locks. This is the story of one such woman. After separating from her husband, pretty young doctor Juliet Dermer moves to Brooklyn, settling into a new life in a stunning and spacious loft apartment that seems too good to be true. It is... Mysterious occurrences lead her to suspect that she is not alone in her home and quickly her fears become all too real. In a chilling revelation, she discovers that her seemingly charming landlord, Max, has developed a dangerous obsession with her. A terrifying game of cat and mouse ensues as Juliet fights to free herself from Maxs sinister intentions.

• Saskia D

  
  Mweh, I have to admit, I really wanted to see this one, but it wasn't what I expected. It's all been done before; not really original..

• Shawn E

  
  A predictable thriller that's sure to either disappoint or make you laugh at the ridiculousness of the story or lack there of. This film is completely forgettable and a waste of time.

• Luke B

  
  Psycho stalker movies are great fun, even if they aren't always that good. By the end of the movie you'll be rooting for someone to die, even if it isn't whom the filmmakers intended you to side with. The Resident is obvious, and sadly, doesn't know how obvious it… More
  Psycho stalker movies are great fun, even if they aren't always that good. By the end of the movie you'll be rooting for someone to die, even if it isn't whom the filmmakers intended you to side with. The Resident is obvious, and sadly, doesn't know how obvious it is. From the get go the film sets Morgan up as a creep. He has sinister glances, and a grandfather that lurks behind half open doors, played by Christopher Lee. Lee is one of the best things about this film. He's just ominous. Like a scene set during a thunder storm, you know this is all going to hell. Which makes it even more confusing as to why the film takes a sudden break in narrative to rewind and show us Morgan being a weirdo all along. It treats it like some big reveal, but we all knew it was coming. We also have Swank's unlikable heroine. She patronizes Morgan like he's some retarded child that loves kittens. She is also very suddenly forgiving of her cheating boyfriend. This makes her out to be some just some dumb bitch that deserves everything because of her lack of common sense. She rushes into trouble without calling the police, she installs cameras and doesn't check the videos etc. There's still some tension, but Morgan's descent from creepy loner to mad killer bastard is also handled very quickly. The last 20 minutes is a boring smackdown where people just don't die. I got exactly what I expected from this sub-genre.

• Matt G

  
  "A lot of my tenants were moving out, so we are renovating the apartment." When Juliet suspects she may not be alone in her new Brooklyn loft, she learns that Max, her landlord, has formed a frightening obsession with her. The Resident is a suspenseful thriller starring… More
  "A lot of my tenants were moving out, so we are renovating the apartment." When Juliet suspects she may not be alone in her new Brooklyn loft, she learns that Max, her landlord, has formed a frightening obsession with her. The Resident is a suspenseful thriller starring Hilary Swank (Million Dollar Baby) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Watchmen). I really don't know what to think of this. It should be renamed "The Stalker." But hey, who cares? It's a really creepy movie, it's not a masterpiece, but it's thoroughly entertaining throughout. I recommend for a one time watch. Sure it's a little predictable, sort of similar to Disturbia, but who cares? By the way, if you haven't seen Disturbia, I recommend you check it out. Great film. Acting: Hilary Swank is as beautiful and talented as always, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan is as scary and creepy as he's ever been. His performance, to me, is his way of apologizing for 2010's 'A Nightmare On Elm Street." Read the rest at: www.creedsdelight.com

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  Cast: Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee, Lee Pace, Michael Massee, Aunjanue Ellis, Penny Balfour, Kisha Sierra, Peggy Miley, Michael Showers Director: Antti J. Jokinen Summary: A young M.D. who moves into a Brooklyn loft -- in this thriller that finds… More
  Cast: Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Christopher Lee, Lee Pace, Michael Massee, Aunjanue Ellis, Penny Balfour, Kisha Sierra, Peggy Miley, Michael Showers Director: Antti J. Jokinen Summary: A young M.D. who moves into a Brooklyn loft -- in this thriller that finds excitement turning to panic for the lovely doc when she realizes she's not alone in her new abode. Now, far from saving others' lives, she's struggling to keep her own as she attempts to disentangle herself from a man -- her landlord (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) -- who has a key to her home and a growing obsession for his tenant. My Thoughts: "I was surprised to hear that a film starring both Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, went straight to DVD. But now after seeing it, I know why. The film, for it to be a thriller, is quite boring. Not very exciting or scary at all. The suspense builds up, but ends with let downs. Although it does finally get going at about the hour mark. So if your willing to set through it until then, you will get some disturbing scenes. The acting isn't bad, but the story just drags and really doesn't develop into anything interesting. I will admit that Jeffrey Dean Morgan definitely creeped me out. He did his part well. The things that happened to her are frightening and definitely will make you a bit freaked out if you live in a apartment building like that alone. As previous viewers have stated, this film is forgettable."

• Lorenzo v

  
  <i>"She thought she was living alone."</i> When a young doctor suspects she may not be alone in her new Brooklyn loft, she learns that her landlord has formed a frightening obsession with her. <center><font size=+2 face="Century… More
  <i>"She thought she was living alone."</i> When a young doctor suspects she may not be alone in her new Brooklyn loft, she learns that her landlord has formed a frightening obsession with her. <center><font size=+2 face="Century Schoolbook"><b><u>REVIEW</u></b></font></center> I expected Hilary Swank to produce so much better, but this film was merely a vehicle for her to show off her body which is a surprise from an Oscar-winning actress. The direction and atmosphere was suspenseful, but the lack of depth to the plot and narrative was such a disappointment given such good production. There are unanswered questions and missed opportunities which are hugely frustrating given the quality of filming. I was glad not to have watched this in a cinema because I would have felt trapped and assaulted to have sat all the way through the chasing and fighting in the last 20 minutes. As it was, with control of the fast forward, I could skip the repetitive hide and seek. There was no satisfying explanation for this perverted stalking landlord choosing his tenant, and no intelligent reason for wanting to watch until the end, unless you just enjoy gratuitous violence. Suitable for post-pub group viewing, The Resident is fine for mindless scares; but the lack of whodunnit and whydunnit just leaves the viewer wondering why did I watch it.

• Ryan M

  
  4.5/10 You know, I've seen too many thrillers, and if I had not seen so many, one person such as me might have enjoyed a movie like "The Resident". Yeah, I think we all know that I've seen so much worse from this genre than this very offering, but… More
  4.5/10 You know, I've seen too many thrillers, and if I had not seen so many, one person such as me might have enjoyed a movie like "The Resident". Yeah, I think we all know that I've seen so much worse from this genre than this very offering, but come on; it doesn't give me a new experience. It recycles new material, or at least tries to, and it's not all that good at it. It lacks atmosphere, it lacks a good story, and it lacks the substance to be better than all the other direct-to-video thrillers. It deserved the treatment, by all means. A doctor (Hilary Swank) moves in to a new apartment, where her charming landlord is played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Swank initially likes the place, and makes herself at home, but all-too-soon, it's clear that something is up. But it can't be Morgan's character, can it? I mean, he's taking care of his grandfather, Christopher Lee. So he can't have too much time on his hands, can he? Oh, you just wait. Soon, we'll figure out what Morgan's TRUE intent is; and we discover that he's really a typical psychopathic voyeur who creates peepholes out of wall outlets and one-way mirrors, none of which Swank really notices until near the end, where she suspects that Morgan really is just an all-around creepy man. To its credit, the creepiness of Jeffrey Dean Morgan's character is unnerving; although never in a truly frightening sense. He's obsessed and excited, but never does he feel like an actual character. One thing that I can, however, say for this movie, is that it has good acting. Hilary Swank simply "plays the part" as her doctor character, although she is overshadowed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan's performance, which is decidedly more interesting to watch. Christopher Lee is an all-around cool guy (love "The Wicker Man"!), but does that mean his character is worth caring about? Nope! By the end of the movie, I was yawning. Not even the climatic struggle between tenant and landlord proved to be interesting, and in the end, this was just one big waste of my precious time. Of course, you could do much, much worse; but why would you want to? Like I said, this movie just doesn't offer anything new, and that's precisely why I'm telling you to avoid it. To its credit, it does have some good cinematography by "Hellboy" and "Pan's Labyrinth" photographer/cinematographer Guillermo Navarro. He has no doubt captured more stunning, exciting, and exquisite images; but you might as well enjoy his skill while it lasts. It might as well be the only truly worthwhile thing in "The Resident"; aside from those solid performances, decent pacing, and the fact that it's just not quite as bad as some direct-to-video films. In the end, it just feels underwhelming, disappointing, and stupid, and the worst part is that it's probably all three of those things.

• Nicolas K

  
  If I wrote the word "BOO" in capital letters, you'd probably be more scared than if you were to watch this predictable and pretentious film. The double Oscar winner Swank is unconvincing and baring the few precious moments where Christopher Lee is present, there is… More
  If I wrote the word "BOO" in capital letters, you'd probably be more scared than if you were to watch this predictable and pretentious film. The double Oscar winner Swank is unconvincing and baring the few precious moments where Christopher Lee is present, there is little else to talk about.

• Beth M

  
  With such a great actress as Hilary Swank, I expected so much more from this. It was creepy and gave you the odd goosebumps but the ending was original and although it was predictable, you expected it to be a lot more gorier and different than other horror films. Unfortunately, it was… More
  With such a great actress as Hilary Swank, I expected so much more from this. It was creepy and gave you the odd goosebumps but the ending was original and although it was predictable, you expected it to be a lot more gorier and different than other horror films. Unfortunately, it was a unoriginal ending and nothing more than average. Jefferey Dean Morgan portrayed a great physcopath but it really wasn't enough to make this film good.

• Christopher H

  
  The Resident is similar to a guy playing poker, who has an amazing hand, but no idea how to play poker.

• Sarah P

  
  This was definitely creepy and unsettling. I liked it!

• FanGirl B

  
  Lee Pace and Jeffery Dean Morgan in the same movie :D But other than the eye candy not much going on.

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