Der Nachbar - Die Gefahr lebt nebenan

This is a unique film in that it is painfully slow and really uncomfortable. Never have I had to pause a film so many times just to recompose myself from the deep discomfort and embarrassment caused by the lead character.

I can't say I enjoyed it but it is unique and although it is incredibly slow it does keep you interested.

This film is about a middle-aged man living a mundane life until a couple move into the house next door.

Let me start this by saying that this isn't awful but it's not great either. Our main character is, in my opinion, a strange duck. He comes off as awkward and sorta creepy but that may have been intentional for the emphasis about how stagnant his life is. He's a bit pervy too. He's constantly eavesdropping, gawking at and inserting himself into positions that provide an opportunity to interact with his female neighbor. He also wants to be heroic but when he has the chance he fails to speak his mind.

I'm probably not gonna watch this again. The movie had a slow pace and it was less than thrilling. I didn't care for the way it ended. The acting, camera work and storyline were decent but it is a low budget movie. If you want to kill some time, check it out. If you are looking for dark thrills, you should look elsewhere.

Modern audience wants violence, twists and more, with this You don't get that So many reviews give it a 1 ! Really unfair, yes it's a slow moving film but its still quite deep or sleep to the rest.. The acting is good and you can see where it's going, the people who knock it are probably better off with Marvel films ! Cause this sensitive story doesn't carry any weapons, just a slice of thought. Ok, it's not a Oscar winner but it holds a lot truths about people growing older, and it's much closer to true life than robot-Men blasting around the universe.

The only reason I gave this a 3 star is because of the acting, the story itself is a 1 star or less because its bland and builds very slowly. His wife starts problems for no reason but the neighbor girl script is pretty decent because people in abusive relationships are usually finding excuses to be with them or thinking they'll change. So take my word and ignore this title even if you're a fan of the actors. They all do a great job but it's ruined by the story.

I enjoyed this film for many reasons: its a simple, well written story of a good samaritan caught in a tragic thought process. It is told from a single point of view, and everything about the writing and direction of the film remains true to it. This is a contemplative character piece, not a weekend blockbuster. It is going to be slower by nature, but ultimately appreciated by cinephiles.