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The Roommate

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5.4/10 • 938

2011-02-041h 31m

ThrillerDramaHorror

2,000 colleges. 8 million roommates. Which one will you get?

When Sara, a young design student from Iowa, arrives for college in Los Angeles, she is eager to fit in and get to know the big city. Her wealthy roommate, Rebecca, is more than eager to take Sara under her wing and show her the ropes. The two become close, but when Sara begins to branch out and make more friends on campus, Rebecca becomes resentful. Alarmed, Sara moves in with her new boyfriend, causing Rebecca's behavior to take a violent turn.

Directors
Christian E. Christiansen
Writters
Nick Bylsma, Sonny Mallhi, Richard Robertson, Chris Bylsma
Editors
Nick Bylsma, Sonny Mallhi, Richard Robertson, Chris Bylsma, Randy Bricker

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  1. Leighton Meester

    Leighton Meester

    Rebecca Evans

  2. Minka Kelly

    Minka Kelly

    Sara Matthews

  3. Cam Gigandet

    Cam Gigandet

    Stephen

  4. Aly Michalka

    Aly Michalka

    Tracy

  5. Danneel Ackles

    Danneel Ackles

    Irene

  6. Frances Fisher

    Frances Fisher

    Rebecca's Mom

  7. Tomas Arana

    Tomas Arana

    Rebecca's Dad

  8. Billy Zane

    Billy Zane

    Professor Roberts

  9. Nina Dobrev

    Nina Dobrev

    Maria

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RalphRahal

Jan 9, 2025

3/10

The Roommate is a psychological thriller that starts with some promise but quickly slips into familiar territory. The setup is intriguing, with Leighton Meester delivering a solid performance that brings just enough edge to keep things mildly interesting. Unfortunately, the movie doesn’t take any risks and sticks too closely to the formula, making the plot feel predictable and the suspense more muted than it should be. The pacing doesn’t help either; the first half feels like it’s dragging, and if you’re not fully invested, you might find your attention wandering. Visually, the movie looks polished, and the college setting feels realistic, but the story lacks depth. While it’s watchable, especially if you’re just looking for a casual late-night movie, it doesn’t do much to stand out in its genre. It’s not a bad movie, it’s just a forgettable one. If you’re up for something light and don’t mind a few thriller clichés, it might still be worth a shot. Otherwise, it’s the kind of movie you’ll struggle to stay awake through, literally.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$16,000,000.00
Revenue
$52,545,707.00
Keywords
jealousyobsessionroommatescampuslovemurderfreshmanlos angeles, californiamedicationboyfrienddesignresentment