Rating of
2.5/4
A real chiller!
MovieAddict - wrote on 02/24/12
The film centers around Allie Jones (Bridget Fonda), a sophisticated New Yorker who discovers the love of her life, her fiancé Sam cheated on her. In order to not be alone she advertises for a roommate and after seeing several losers, she comes across seemingly sweet, quiet, innocent Hedy (Jennifer Jason Leigh) a psychopath of course although Allie doesn't realize this right away. The turning point comes when Allie's penitent fiancé comes back into her life and as she slowly patches up her relationship with the guy, Hedy begins to go over the deep end. It takes Allie a short while to suddenly see Hedy is unbalanced but it's too late as the mousy Hedy turns out to be the roommate from hell; dressing like her and even having her hair cut and dyed to match Allie's.
Although dated, this thriller captures everything typical about Today’s Generation where everyone is really a stranger, honesty is rare, and caution is the catchword of the day, as danger lurks no matter how careful you are.
