This wasn’t the college comedy I expected…
Going into Roommates, I’ll be honest—I wasn’t expecting much.
It gave off strong American Pie-style vibes at first glance, and I was fully prepared for something a bit gimmicky and forgettable. But to my surprise, it actually turned out to be… better than that.
Not amazing. Not something I’d rush to rewatch.
But definitely better than I expected—and sometimes that’s enough.
A Friendship That Slowly Unravels
The story follows Devon, a hopeful and slightly naive freshman, who asks the confident and effortlessly cool Celeste to be her roommate.
What starts off as a promising friendship quickly shifts into something much more uncomfortable—a slow build of tension, miscommunication, and passive-aggressive behaviour that eventually boils over.
And that’s where the film stands out.
This isn’t a light, feel-good college movie. It leans into the awkward, frustrating side of friendships, especially when you’re thrown into a completely new environment and trying to figure out who you are.
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You Feel It… Even When It’s Not Enjoyable
Watching this, I realised I wasn’t feeling the usual “fun” emotions you’d expect from a film like this.
Instead, I felt:
- Frustration
- Annoyance
- Anger at times
But weirdly… not in a bad way.
It actually made the experience feel more real. The tension between the characters builds in a way that pulls you in, even if you’re not necessarily enjoying what you’re watching in a traditional sense.
It’s not “happy-go-lucky”—and I think that’s intentional.
Sadie Sandler & Chloe East Carry the Film
A big part of why this works is down to the two leads:
- Sadie Sandler does a solid job as Devon, and it’s nice to see her stepping into something where she can start carving out her own space.
- Chloe East brings a really interesting edge to Celeste—there’s something slightly unpredictable about her performance that keeps the dynamic engaging.
Together, they make the relationship feel believable, even when it becomes uncomfortable to watch.
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Where It Falls Short
While I did enjoy it overall, there are definitely things that stop it from being a standout:
- It can feel a bit uneven in tone
- Some moments lean a little too far into drama
- And by the end, it doesn’t quite leave a lasting impact
It’s one of those films where, once it’s over, you kind of sit there and go, “Yeah… that was decent,” and then move on.
Final Thoughts
Roommates isn’t the film I thought it would be—and that’s a good thing.
It surprised me, kept me engaged, and made me feel something (even if most of those feelings were frustration and tension). But at the same time, it’s not something I’d go back to.
And honestly? That’s okay.
Sometimes a film just needs to be a solid one-time watch.
Overall rating 6.5/10
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