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Shortly after her divorce, a woman falls for a younger man who just moved in across the street, though their torrid affair takes an obsessive, dangerous turn.
Art and Life seem to clash with reckless abandon as a schoolboy crush gets way out of hand in this fast and furious-like story. Even if the craziness starts way too soon in this retaliatory thriller, Director Rob Cohen still deserves his props for making every scene count. From the very beginning, a chance meeting in the garage, and a sacrificial offer of repair to the door, sets the stage for a torrid one-night stand that never seems to end.
As the camera stirs the competition between Claire Peterson’s (Jennifer Lopez) booty and Noah Sandborn’s (Ryan Guzman) biceps, one is forced to keep up with the rest of the film just to balance the load. Sparked by an interest in general seduction, and fueled by the love of literature, this relationship between teacher and student (Lopez & Guzman) and next-door neighbors, never gets a solid start before it spirals into a psychotic showcase.
The struggles of a husband (John Corbett) and wife (Lopez), already torn apart by unfaithfulness, become more complicated as their son Kevin (Ian Nelson) tries to figure out who to remain loyal to while being bullied by his school mates and coerced by his father, mother and his new neighbor.
Further complicating the issue is the Monroe High Vice Principal (Kristin Chenoweth), who makes for an interesting sidekick as a witty, advice-giving confidant who never seems to have enough going for herself. While this predictable thriller will definitely keep your blood flowing with fast cars and continuous action, it should also make you cautiously aware of unhealthy relationships with seemingly irresistible people.
In theaters January 23rd
