I'll tell you why so serious

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

I'm writing this review because so many reviewers (and the IMDb synopsis) seem to think the Jennifer character is some kind of ghost, when it's made very clear she is a construct within Grace's psyche: perhaps her 'guilt', perhaps her 'conscience'. There are references to FIGHT CLUB, both verbal and visual, which had a similar but very Freudian theme (the Id fighting to emerge) and while it's understandable people would believe 'Jennifer' to be a good old fashioned movie-style ghost, that character most certainly is not. She is a part of Grace's fractured psyche trying to inform or guide; as such she appears to be Jennifer, but actually isn't: she is an image Grace's psyche is using in a sort of metaphorical way to represent a value within Grace herself. This is a really high-minded concept to use in a, basically, supposedly mundane Lifetime movie about the dangers of teen drinking and driving! I was shocked. It's like HERMAN'S HEAD or INSIDE OUT, but much more intelligent and corrosive. I admit I watched this movie on Netflix because I knew my teenage daughter had seen it, and I don't see her that much. Teen flicks on Lifetime are not my thing; I would not normally watch this kind of movie; but this is some very intelligent film-making. Thing is, with this kind of psychological theory (mostly Jung), the figures used are just symbolic or metaphorical, and are not the physical figures themselves: they are kind of... 'borrowings'; in this movie's case, the seemingly ghostly 'Jennifer' isn't the (now-dead) physical Jennifer at all, but an image of Grace's friend Grace's mind/psyche is trying to use, un/subconsciously, to comprehend the tragedy. Jennifer in this movie is a part of Grace's personality, not Jennifer. This is a VERY complex idea, like I said, to use in a more-or-less throwaway Lifetime movie! Somebody put a lot of thought into this. It's as if INSIDE OUT used, instead of distinct characters (Joy & Co) to represent Riley's psyche, figures from her physically real life (parents, etc.) were used instead, and functioned on two levels: outer physical life, as themselves; and Riley's inner life, as metaphors. LHIS does this: it uses a physically existing person (even if now dead) to represent a part of Grace's psyche. This is complex stuff and it can get very confusing. I'm very surprised someone used it in any movie; I think that maybe it got done because of the Lifetime sponsorship: if it was a big-budget production, I seriously doubt anything this confusing would have made it past the first draft. And there is one awesome sight-gag in this very special and very smart film: Grace brawling with Jennifer, having another character catch her at it... and revealing there is no Jennifer: it's just Grace herself, who is, literally, 'wrestling with her conscience'! That scene blew me away; I was open-mouthed at the audacity of it. This movie really sticks in my memory. It's really, really good.

I absolutely love this movie. I think that it has humor, drama, an is a thriller, because it will have u hanging on every minute. It has such an amazing plot and cast that I wish there were more movies like this or even a sequel. Anyone else a agree? That's not to say that it didn't end perfectly! Over all it's above any expectations that is out there! It has so many twists and turns that you will be shocked and maybe even crying by the end. Not to say a sad movie but just because you will be thoroughly moved. A lesson about decisions that will make teens like myself start to take responsibility if and when they choose to make life changing decisions. All teens need to see it for themselves. Lessons to be learned...

This was a great movie and i was very impressed with the quality of the script and the actors. I originally did not think I would enjoy another teenage flick, but I found myself being drawn straight into the story and the plot. Although i thought this was going to be entirely a suspense/drama, it became more than that. The story line became increasingly more suspenseful as the portrayal of the actors intensified..I kept watching the character Pete (Steve Miller) and was drawn into his portrayal of his emotions as they intensified throughout the movie..I would sure like to see him starring in other films as he seems to have a "special quality"....besides being very handsome!!! This is not just a drama....it has an important lesson for young people to understand as they continue to party and drink......There are consequences....look carefully at the script, who are you or who could you be? Know what path you are taking...or how to change your path......Lives are too precious....

The powerful message in "Last Hours in Suburbia" is most compelling. This movie is a must-see for adolescents. Maiara was superb, and the handsome young actor, Steven Miller, was a refreshing new face who was most convincing in his role.The idea behind "Suburbia" is catching on and most relevant--I am thinking (as are my friends) that this could spin off into a mini-series of sorts, perhaps similar to "Revenge' or 'Desperate Housewives" with twenty-somethings in the lead roles. There is so much material in our suburbs---stories abound--based in truth. Maiara Walsh and Steven Miller could make a series like leap to life---I think it would sell.