The Wrong Neighbor

I can't believe I watched this. I guess I did because it's like watching a comedy and the terrible acting just kept me laughing.

Maybe I'm old fashioned but when I see a film advertised with a star I like to see the star in that film. So I was attracted to the film because of Michael Madsen, this generations' Robert Mitchum. His breakout role in "Reservoir Dogs" (1992) was followed by "The Getaway" (1994), "Wyatt Earp" (1994), "Species" (1995), "Frankie the Fly" (1996), and then the two "Kill Bill" films.

Madsen shows up once in the first hour, with about 5 lines. He plays a swim coach. In the next hour he shows up a few more times and has a few more lines.

So if you're like me an attracted to the film because Madsen is the star, avoid this film. Even if you're not interested in Madsen, the film can be avoided

This is an average psycho thriller. A pretty psycho woman targets a recently separated father. The cast is fairly likable and the lead actress is pretty and quite effective. The story could have been flushed out a bit more. Mainly some more explanation for the wackoness. Usually Lifetime reveals some reason or history for the villain's actions. Here it seems glossed over. It seemed rather dumb that the mother appeared without any weapon at the end. About average for the "wrong --" series of television movies.

Horrible horrible excuse of a movie. You can't even call this stuff "acting. They must have been desperate at Lifetime to fill in some space. If you think you have any intelligence at all, stay away from this movie.

Interesting concept that could in theory happen to anyone. Stalking is scary. This isn't Oscar material but the crazy lady is really convincing. Got me wondering if she really is a nut or a great actress. Probably the latter. :)