Sabrina Me'Shell

*SPOILERS* This movie was recommended on my watch list, and as I have never seen the film or read the novel, I decided to give it a try. I recall when it was released when I was young, and there is no way my parents would have allowed me to watch it, due to the nature of the film. So many reviewers have called this film romantic. It frightens me that the average person thinks that this is what romance is. It is not about romantic love; it is about a young man's unhealthy obsession with his girlfriend, which deepens after they have sex , and they engage in sex often, many times a week. I feel sorry for David, (an only child) as his parents are far too involved with their careers to be present and to actually parent him. David is lonely, and looking for community and a place to belong. He finds this with Jade's family, the Butterfields. Jade's parents, unfortunately, are far too permissive. They allow underage drinking, etc, in their home, and often have parties and invite many of Jade's schoolmates, but no peers of their own are present. It appears that Jade's parents live vicariously through their children. Jade's parents even allow David to slip into their daughter's bedroom after hours, or in one instance, Jade's father sees him in her bedroom, and watches as his daughter goes into her room, turns to bid him good night, and shuts the door. Jade's mother is attracted to David , and watches her daughter and David having sex in the living room. Very cringeworthy and sickening. David never gets the psychiatric help that he really needs and has many misadventures. I found the film to be sad, even depressing.

So, I decided to give this movie a try, since Keanu Reeves is the main character, and I generally love the films that he is involved in. This film is definitely not one of his better roles. The script was terrible and the story line was not believable. The girls that play the home invaders are definitely cute, but very evil. (good acting!) BUT.. they are not worth risking your life or marriage for. "Evan" (K.R.) had several chances to kick them out or call the cops. In all reality, who would take the chance of letting strangers into their home? 1. Most people would not answer their door if they did not know the people knocking on it. 2. I polled some friends and they stated that they simply would have called an Uber for the girls, but would not have let them come into their home. 3. I could go on, but most of what I find issue with has already been covered by other reviewers. This is a disappointing film, not worth the hype. I can't believe Keanu agreed to be in this film. It's a BIG NOPE from me.