Neighbors

A couple with a newborn baby is forced to live next to a fraternity house, full of wild and unruly students. They must engage in epic battles to try and regain control of their neighborhood. The conflict escalates, leading to increasingly absurd and over-the-top confrontations.

Neighbors was generally well-received by critics, who praised its humor, performances, and surprising heart. Audiences also responded positively, enjoying the raunchy comedy and the relatable premise of dealing with disruptive neighbors.

• Praised for its energetic humor and strong comedic performances, especially from the lead cast.

• Appreciated for balancing crude jokes with genuine moments of relatable adult struggles.

• Some critics found the plot predictable or the humor occasionally repetitive.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film, highlighting its laugh-out-loud comedy and the chemistry between the main actors. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining movie, though some felt it relied too heavily on predictable gags.

None notable.

Zac Efron's character, Teddy Sanders, was originally conceived as a more menacing antagonist, but was rewritten to be more of a comedic foil.