Neighbors

A young couple, Mac and Kelly, struggle to adjust to parenthood and the responsibilities that come with it. Their quiet life is disrupted when a wild fraternity moves in next door, led by the charismatic Teddy Sanders. The couple and the fraternity soon engage in a prank war that escalates to extreme measures, testing the limits of their patience and sanity.

Neighbors was a commercial and critical success, praised for its R-rated humor, energetic performances, and surprisingly effective blend of raunchy comedy and heartfelt moments. Critics noted its ability to tap into the anxieties of young adulthood and new parenthood while delivering consistent laughs.

• Praised for its consistent humor and high-energy performances.

• Appreciated for its relatable themes of transitioning into adulthood and parenthood.

• Some critics found the escalation of pranks to be a bit too extreme at times.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's laugh-out-loud moments and the chemistry between the cast. Many enjoyed the relatable struggle of young parents dealing with disruptive neighbors, though some felt the humor occasionally veered into overly crude territory.

During the filming of the pillow fight scene, the actors were actually hitting each other with real pillows stuffed with feathers, leading to several genuine moments of surprise and discomfort.