7.5
Barton Fink
1991
“2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?”
The Roommate (2011)
February 4, 20111h 31mEN
5.4
988 votes
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. ChristiansenWriter
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Original Language
English
Budget
$16.0M
Revenue
$52.5M
Production Companies
Screen GemsVertigo Entertainment
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3.0The 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…
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