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Speaking of movies --- The Boy Next Door

DD saw this the other night. She's like me - she doesn't like violent movies. She's still shaken up by this! She said all of them left that night looking over their shoulders!

Apparently it's gaining a cult following, and everyone, including DD, says Ryan Guzman does a fantastic job as "The Boy," even stealing scenes from J Lo.

Not your typical J Lo movie - I like her and her movies, but I think I'll pass on this. If you like suspense you'll probably enjoy it. What do you think? Has anyone seen it?

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Re: Speaking of movies --- The Boy Next Door

I've seen previews. It doesn't look like a movie I'd care for because I'm not a huge Jennifer Lopez fan. I didn't realize it was such a popular movie.

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Re: Speaking of movies --- The Boy Next Door

Not a jlo fan, she wears fur.
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Re: Speaking of movies --- The Boy Next Door

Saw it yesterday...some of the plot was a little contrived to me...but it was suspenseful and I think JLO can act...though I keep reading she can't. My DH enjoyed the movie as well. Sure will make you think.

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Re: Speaking of movies --- The Boy Next Door

The movie we are wanting to see is Black or White with Kevin Costner. Looks great.

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Re: Speaking of movies --- The Boy Next Door

Is this the plot line....she's a teacher having se.x with a high school student?

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On 1/25/2015 sidsmom said:

Is this the plot line....she's a teacher having se.x with a high school student?

Plot: She is separated from her husband...because he had an affair. He has moved out but still in she and her sons life...with hopes of getting back together.

A young man(20 years old) moves in next door to help care for his uncle who lives alone and is very ill.

The young man...is always wanting to help her and ingratiates himself as handy and helpful. He becomes obsessed with JLO though it is slow to show how much. He invites her over one night to help with a chicken dinner he is making and things get out of hand. He really forces what happens 5exually while being romantic. She wakes up the next day and says it was a mistake.

Oh yes it was...and what follows is bizarre.

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Re: Speaking of movies --- The Boy Next Door

Looks too creepy for me.
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The previews show he is in her class. Isn't 20 a little old for high school?

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I want to see it....and I like JLo....I think she gets a bad rap. She's no Oscar winner, but I think she's talented.

We listen to the radio at work and I must have heard the commercial for that movie over 4000 times this weekend. Drove me nuts!

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