A fraternity, party, drugs, sex, weed, a married couple and a their baby plus Seth Rogen name involved sounded good to me but I am disappointed with this one. Neighbors seemed more promissing in the trailer. There's some hilarious moments that will actually make you laugh a lot but then there's "the" big problem with a lot of trailers, specially when it comes to comedy, the fact that sometimes the most hilarious parts are already spoiled in there. That happens with this film.

My major complaints are the inconsistency throughout the film. When its getting very good it quickly becomes careless. It's full of ups and downs. Some jokes were hilarious but others were completely dumb. Some dialogues were repetitive, the characters say the same things over and over again. And what about the other neighbors? They never complained about anything? Those guys were destroying things, had crazy parties and no sights of other people in the neighborhood?

Biggest surprise of the film, Zac Efron being a total asshole! He really shines playing the part very well and he definitely gives the best performance of the film! I like Seth Rogen, the guy always makes me laugh but I think he played this role for so many times! I think it's time to try something different other than the guy who likes weed. For example, I really liked to see him in Take This Waltz in such a different role, more dramatic. Don't get me wrong I love to see him doing comedy but it's time to let the weed behind! Rose Byrne is always very sweet, she was able to be very funny! She made a great team with Seth Rogen and despite what I thought both were great together!

Neighbors is also a film for cinephiles, by that I mean, there's a lot of movie references throughout. I caught myself being the only one laughing at the theater which is actually very bad, who means that most people didn't understand the jokes. I also wasn't expecting the depth and the amount of messages that the film wants to transmit and I liked that.

Overall, it wasn't great as I thought it would be but isn't also terrible. I enjoyed myself watching it. I would say it is an average comedy. Don't be afraid of watching it, I think despite the flaws you'll be able to have some fun.

'Family drama' meets 'Teen party'. An awesome concept that was wasted with the bad casting. I never enjoyed Zac Efron's presence in any movie. I consider him one of the worst, according to my taste in actors and their performances. And again this movie crashed down because of him, otherwise somehow it could have been an enjoyable flick, especially with the stars like Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne in it.

These two guys tried to lift it up, but the other side of the story failed. The two unmatched set of the cast that did not pay off as one as what the audience wanted, the fun. So it is kind of mixed feeling to me about the movie like half enjoyed. The end wide opens for a sequel, if there's one I hope the couple would retain their place, but the rest needs a fresh start, especially not Zac again please.

6/10

All aboard the familiar express that's bound for averageville.

A strange one this, the groundswell opinion on internet forums by film fans of various ages is one of contempt, whilst on the professional critical front reviews are more favourable, certainly on the plus side. Bad Neighbours is neither a 1/10 or a 7 - 8 - 9/10 movie, it's sits somewhere in the middle at averageville station still awaiting the signal for go.

Trying to pitch together frat comedy and middle aged comedy worries is a dangerous idea, more so when the entire film comes off as a sketch show. Too many gags fall flat on their face here, the makers straining too hard to make something viable for a cross generational audience to laugh at. It mostly feels like ad nauseum, like we have been here before, seen it before and worn the tight fitting t-shirt.

Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen deserve better than this, yet they are the only ones keeping the picture watchable, where even as they are forced to fumble around with weak willed gross - cum - sex comedy sketches (improvised or otherwise), there's a pull from them that at least gives off a grounded reality vibe. There's also a couple of comedy gold moments, of which do not need to be spoilt here.

So it's not a total loss per se, but its comedy longevity is sure to be brief. 5/10