Angry Neighbors (2022) User Reviews

odd quirky dramedy

[SnoopyStyle · 5/10 · 28 April 2023]

Harry March (Frank Langella) is a world-weary writer who lives alone on an island in the Hamptons. He named it Noman in hopes that one day, he could answer a question with, "No Man is an island." He never does. His nemesis is his neighbor Lapham who is building his mega mansion and publishing his self-important, greed-is-good sayings. His only companion is his dog Hector (Cheech Marin) who speaks to him. Of course, he's the only one who can hear it. He has chased away his wife Chloe (Stockard Channing) and family. Kevin (Bobby Cannavale) leads a work crew with the Lapham construction. Kathy Polite (Katie Parker) is the real estate agent pushing for Harry to sell his island.

This is trying to be outlandish at times, but those are hit and miss. I thought the outdoor air conditioner is really stupid and then it comes back in the climax. I don't know why he's searching for horse hair and then it explains it without satisfaction. It's really borderline all the way to the end. I get the attempt at surreal humor. I don't think it's good enough.

What even was this?

[TheBeardedWonder · 3/10 · 18 November 2023]

I'm not sure this even counts as a movie. It seems more like someone fed boomer prompts into an AI chat bot and it spit out this whole movie. Like not even the script but the entire movie itself was just created and made inside the machine then pushed out slowly.

Nothing is funny or interesting. There's a talking dog for some reason that adds nothing, and is voiced by Cheech. The human can hear the dogs thoughts but for some reason has to reply to the dog audibly with dialogue. This is never addressed or explained.

The jokes are also not funny. Half the time there don't even seem to be any happening anyway - but the ones that are there are the most typical and dated old people comedy you can imagine. "I don't like loud things" is about 1/4 of the punch lines so if you chuckled at that - this may be the movie for you...

Deeper than it seems

[Simply-Red · 5/10 · 12 November 2023]

This is a weird one. I wasn't sure what to expect. I figured it would be two guys going at each other over the fence-line...and let the antics ensue! Nope, nothing like that.

I think this movie would be better enjoyed as a book. But I would never read it, because I dont read books...unless its a book on how to operate or fix something! I'm not the guy in his easy chair, snuggled up to a good book...clock ticking in an otherwise silent house with an animal on my lap...

What's weird about this flick is it is written by the mind of a child in it's nature, yet is deeply metaphorical. You have to get past the simplicity and stupidity of some of the characters and the story-line to get the point. The one hook in the story that keeps you wondering "WTH is he doing that for?", turns out to be a disappointing end, but made a very good point. You also have to get past what appears to be a talking dog...it's really not, but you have to use your head to get what I mean. The dog is not literally talking.

I would not call this a comedy, more like a "smirkedy". I didn't have a single "laugh out loud", but it kept my wife awake through most of it, which is a feat in itself! Probably because this move really leaves you wanting something to happen, and when it finally does, it's like, "really, what child thought that one up?"

A Real Stinker! Total LET DOWN!!!

[TheJonesBones · 2/10 · 11 December 2022]

I actually BOUGHT this stinkeroo. Mostly for Mr. Langella, who pulled off a great job despite an absolutely abysmal script. Sadly, it had such promise that I watched from beginning to end, so I have twice earned the right to declare... this movie SUCKS!!!

Worst. Story. Ever.

In fact, I don't think this film presented a story. Or a point. Or anything funny at all.

Anyway, this one is about a guy with a talking dog who might be pissed off at his neighbor, who you will never see, while a woman sometimes swims nude without being nude outside his "island" home. All for various unexplained reasons. That's about it. PEE-YEW!

It's a beautiful flop though, which means the crew is awesome. I already said the players are awesome. So, this can only be a failure of artistic vision and leadership! Top rot!

Sheesh! How do you go wrong with Frank Langella????

PS - Mr. Langella, I hope you were well paid, sir. We don't blame you!

Boring, lame, and not even remotely funny

[brooksym-22726 · 1/10 · 20 February 2023]

This movie made me laugh a total of zero times. One of the worst movies I've ever seen. If you want to waste your time and be completely bored than by all means watch this movie.

P. S. There is nothing to spoil about this movie.

I literally wrote this review while I was watching the film because I was so bored.

The plot is stupid, the comedy is the worst, and I really don't get why anyone would give this film a good rating. I would rather watch paint dry.

Also, I really don't get the dog and the man's relationship and communication through the entire film. Just another aspect of the film that detracts from the already horrible plot and acting. If the dog wasn't in the movie there wouldn't even be a movie, because this film lacks that much content.

Terrible

[zhfjdfw · 1/10 · 27 February 2023]

I am disappointed with this terrible movie. It's just so stupid and outlandish. The actors should be ashamed to be apart if this nonsense. There's no real story and a talking dog? Uh no. In fact I continued watching almost till the end but I could not find any humor, any real plot or any redeaming qualities at all. My wife begged me to shut it off but me being stubborn because I paid for it I kept watching. I can see this movie going to Hulu and then disappearing in a years time. Please Hollywood don't churn out crap like this anymore! It's sad when Yourube has better content than high dollar movie productions.

Absolutley Abismul - Waste of Time

[webbdavi-30764 · 1/10 · 20 September 2023]

I made an account on IMBD just to review this "movie." It was free for me to watch, and I want my money back. This is a prime example of why myslef and many others have totally abandoned movie theaters.

This film (I just can't call it a movie because I see better content on TikTok) just doesn't have any structure, and things that seem curtial to the plot are absolutely redundant. It feels like they were just trying to fill up the time with pointless content. Within the first 2 minutes, I was already skeptical when there was a random voice that turned out to be this guys dog? Then there's this massive air conditioner unti that is exreamly loud, that also cools the outdoor air? Okay, cool idea. But this thing looks like a toy, and it has a huge part for the plot, so dumb. We never get to see the antagonist, other than that back of his head while he's driving away after running over Marshes' foot... And once more at the end, while the "big" plan that Marsh was doing, the entire point of the movie goes wrong. He was oddly robotic, I thought it was very weird how he was talking about this buring house, I thought it'd turn out to be some twist, I was waiting, then the end. Black screen.

Worst movie I have ever had the disfortune of watching.

Angry Viewers

[ThereelscoopwithKK · 1/10 · 15 May 2023]

I think this was some sort of elitist attempt at self deprecating humor? That is my best guess , but I could be wrong. From the very first sentence of the movie it wasn't funny and simply bad. It only snowballed downhill from here. The acting is poor and just about every scene or chapter is at best distasteful and at its worst downright crude.

Out of the 150 movies I've reviewed on IMDB not a single one was this bad. Some movies have bad acting that damages the overall film quality but this would score a 0 in every possible way to one could rate a movie. It is a shame that reviewers are obligated to even give it a one star.

Highly recommend not viewing this to save time you will not get back in your life.

A STRONG BUILD UP TO AN UTTER DISAPPOINTMENT

[deaththwicked · 2/10 · 3 December 2022]

I watched this movie because it hadn't been reviewed. The build up was strong despite the poor acting on part of the side characters. There was tension, mystery, and a sense of direction. My initial thought was a similar ending to Secret Window, to find out that the mystery man was himself all along. That is still possible considering the ending. But, the ending was so anticlimactic, poorly scripted, and felt like a hype train for a new EV that then suddenly goes out of business. This sudden end with no true resolve, plot holes, and confusion. I would consider a slightly higher review if not for the fact that the main plot devise wasn't even important to the film at all. That could have been forgiven if it was used properly as a hoax until the truth was revealed, but that never happens.

Two Star. Spend your hard earned money on a better film.

Not for everyone

[haefele-18458 · 10/10 · 13 July 2023]

I loved this movie. I recently saw another movie about an elderly curmudgeon "A Man Called Otto" with Tom Hanks. I stopped watching it after 20 minutes. It didn't ring true for me. Frank Langella's curmudgeon did. I laughed all the way through this movie. I suspect a person would need to be an elderly disaffected crank themselves to fully appreciate this film. I qualify. As of this writing, I am 8 months away from being 70 years old. I identified greatly with Mr. Langella's character. So unhappy with the changes in the world. Thank goodness, I am not as bitter or as angry as he. I felt sorry for his loneliness and isolation. I have been a fan of Mr. Langella since 1970, the year he starred in "Diary of a Mad Housewfe" and Mel Brook's "The Twelve Chairs". These two movies really showcased his talent and versatility. At 84 or 85 he won't be with us too much longer. He is still amazing. And I've been a fan of Stockard Channing since her 1973 TV movie with Ed Asner "The Girl Most Likely to..." I don't know how to describe Ms. Channing appeal. I have simply always felt it. Especially loved her in "Grease".

As I said in the heading, this movie is not for everyone. But, I would bet that most elderly, intellectually inclined men would enjoy it. "The Vanity of Human Wishes". I love it. And I loved this movie. I would have rated it an 8, but I wanted to counter the low ratings of reviewers who didn't get it.

Boring about some rich dude

[Tina_jeppesen · 1/10 · 1 February 2023]

Well if a very slow comedy about rich people living in the Hamptons is your thing...I was excited to maybe finally see a good comedy they seem few & far between lately. NOT this. Very pretentious I guess whoever made it can relate or something I certainly couldn't. Every character was boring. The young chick who visits him about the pool sale was supposed to say some deep stuff to him -what a crock o cr*p? The real estate lady was the most interesting narcissistic character but very annoying. The main guy was idk - boring? When he tried to make some statement about being better than all the people he chose to live around & associate with it just came off as totally gross (he peed in public on some flowers?!) I am lost on the point. Rich people fighting over BS when other things are happening in the world? I guess....he was upset his rich neighbor guy who we don't see was so extravagant yet he bought his own island to live the way he wanted. Didn't like the other guy making too much noise ...poor guy lol! Stockard Channing was in it so I was also kinda sorta excited for her part in it- what part?? Her talent wasted in this & barely speaks. Lame & boring I fell asleep at the end so I will say it was an ok thing to watch at bedtime. Why even review this...totally forgettable.

Masterpiece!

[Barry_Lyndon1 · 5 December 2022]

This is possibly the best movie I have ever seen. Everything about it wad perfect, from the acting to the cinematography. I especially love the script writing. Every joke lands perfectly and some even had me spitting out my popcorn. HOW EMBARRASSING! The characters are so well developed and memorable. Everyone one had a personality and I care about them deeply. My favourite characters had to be the one played by Jared Gilman (Moonrise kingdom). His performance was so nuanced and subtle. I feel like he was a metaphor for the hopes and dreams of a child. P. S could Jared link me up with Kara Hayward.

Simply agonizing

[manarkhalid-59729 · 4/10 · 31 December 2023]

The movie seems promising but once u start it its shocks u. Its so boring, nor funny and the director is beyond horrible. They leave all the beautiful scenery n focus on faces making us unable to see whats going on or where are we!

The story line is slow and its simply too much talk between the old man n his dog which shouldn't be a movie.

I wish they focused on the beautiful surrounding instead, it could've helped the viewers enjoy it a bit.

Try it yourself and see if u can find any fun in this film. For us its a total no and i should trust the rating as it has three and half star on prime tv.

SAVED MY MARRIAGE

[anton-208-19828 · 10/10 · 5 December 2022]

My wife and me met during a Gary Busey's Quigley/Robot &Frank double bill, so this was basically a no-brainer, except that this is kind of cinematic adventure does reward engagement of viewer intelligence. Everyone from the cast delivered a class act, even to the most tiny meeny miny of minor roles. Especially Cheech Marins heartbreaking portrayal of HECTOR stroke a chord. I smell something and it's not canine crap, but Oscar! It was his visceral physiognomic performance that made us set aside our differences and adopt a beautiful driveling barker from the front door of our local Mexican supermarket. We got intimate right after the screening. 5 bags of popcorn!

Oh and by the way, that curly, specky, weaselish looking kid from Fantastic Mr. Fox was just terrible! I guess and sure hope that was the last of him we've ever seen on the big screen.