A newly divorced woman falls for a younger man who has recently moved in across the street from her, but their torrid affair soon takes a dangerous turn.
There’s a lot to cheer and boo in The Boy Next Door. And with one mention of the Iliad, it morphs into a shoddy Fifty Shades: a sexy thriller that’s a must-see for all the wrong reasons.
Jennifer Lopez stars in absurd, half-baked erotic thriller.
Like a daytime TV movie but a bit glossier and a bit ruder, this erotic thriller throwback is deeply ludicrous – but may certainly be enjoyed on that basis.
Verdict: Risibly bad thriller.
There is no satisfying nuance to Noah and Claire’s relationship - he trans-forms overnight from smoothie to headcase - and there are heaps of unintentional laughs. Still, it could suffice if you’re in the mood for a guilty pleasure.
Jennifer Lopez is stalked by the man next door in an exploitative thriller destined for a B-movie TV slot.
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