The Roommate

PG-13

2/4/20111h 32m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ 2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get? ~

Overview:

When Sara, a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.

Director:

Christian E. Christiansen

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$16,000,000.00

Revenue:

$52,545,707.00

Key words:

jealousy
obsession
roommates
campus
love
murder
freshman
los angeles, california
medication
boyfriend
design
resentment

Cast

Leighton Meester

~ as ~

Rebecca Evans

Minka Kelly

~ as ~

Sara Matthews

Cam Gigandet

~ as ~

Stephen

Aly Michalka

~ as ~

Tracy

Danneel Ackles

~ as ~

Irene

Frances Fisher

~ as ~

Rebecca's Mom

Tomas Arana

~ as ~

Rebecca's Dad

Billy Zane

~ as ~

Professor Roberts

Nina Dobrev

~ as ~

Maria

Matt Lanter

~ as ~

Jason

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Reviews (1)

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RalphRahal
Written 11 month(s) ago
3
The Roommate is a psychological thriller that starts with some promise but quickly slips into familiar territory. The setup is intriguing, with Leighton Meester delivering a solid performance that brings just enough edge to keep things mildly interesting. Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t take any risks and sticks too closely to the formula, making the plot feel predictable and the suspense more muted than it should be. The pacing doesn’t help either; the first half feels like it’s dragging, and if you’re not fully invested, you might find your attention wandering.

Visually, the movie looks polished, and the college setting feels realistic, but the story lacks depth. While it’s watchable, especially if you’re just looking for a casual late-night movie, it doesn’t do much to stand out in its genre. It’s not a bad movie, it’s just a forgettable one. If you’re up for something light and don’t mind a few thriller clichés, it might still be worth a shot. Otherwise, it’s the kind of movie you’ll struggle to stay awake through, literally.