The Girl Next Door (Unrated Version) | 
| Director: Luke Greenfield
Actors: Emile Hirsch, Nicholas Downs, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  215 reviews
Sales Rank: 2270
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 109 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: FOXD2223586D
UPC: 024543135869
EAN: 0024543135869
ASIN: B00005JMX6
Theatrical Release Date: March 27, 2004
Release Date: August 24, 2004
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Product Description
Eighteen-year-old matthew kidman is a straight-laced overachiever who has never really lived life - until he falls for his beautiful new neighbor. When matthew discovers his perfect girl next door is a former porn star his sheltered existence spins out of control. Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 01/09/2007 Starring: Elisha Cuthbert Emile Hirsch Run time: 109 minutes Rating: Ur Director: Luke Greenfield
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While it suffered a nearly unanimous beating from critics, The Girl Next Door attracted more than a few loyal defenders during its brief box-office lifespan. It pales when compared to its teen-comedy role model (the 1983 classic Risky Business), but you've got to admit that any movie about a teenager whose new next-door neighbor is a 19-year-old former porn star has bona fide cult-movie potential. To its credit, this rather schizoid blend of sleaze and comedy boasts an engaging pair of costars in Emile Hirsch (as the smitten, voyeuristic virgin) and 24's Elisha Cuthbert (as his sexy new house-sitting neighbor). And there are some good laughs in a script that takes unexpected turns when we learn that Cuthbert's character is trying to leave her porn-star past behind, to the chagrin of her pimp-like producer (Timothy Olyphant, in a scene-stealing role). Faring somewhat better than he did with the Rob Schneider non-comedy The Animal, director Luke Greenfield clearly recalls the turbulence that goes hand-in-hand with being young, horny, and confused. There's honesty and even (dare we say it?) maturity to be found in this raging-hormone fantasy, even if it's partially buried in a convoluted plot that's appalling or appealing, depending on your tolerance for good-natured prurience. --Jeff Shannon
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 2.5 stars out of 4 December 18, 2008
One-Line Film Reviews (Ann Arbor)
The Bottom Line:
A fairly standard, if dirtier, teen flick, The Girl Next Door is almost completely forgettable and not worth seeking out unless you're seeking disposable entertainment.
 I don't usually like my filth so clean! December 16, 2008
Craig Edwards (By the sea in NC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Girl Next Door (2004) I tend to enjoy movies where a world wise young woman introduces a naive young man to life and love. At the same time, I tend to be annoyed by movies that are set in or near the world of adult entertainment while maintaining a PG-13 rating. So, I had not seen this movie even though it has the basic plot layed out in the first sentence, mainly because it tries the feat mentioned in the second sentence. However, I finally gave in and watched after seeing bits and pieces on TV. The filmmakers have obviously seen Risky Business, as the movie follows that film's structure pretty closely throughout its running time. The story has Matthew (Emile Hirsch) a bright, hard working high school senior about to deliver a speech that he's sure will get him the scholarship he needs to go to the college of his choice. Then, his quiet and studious life gets turned upside down when his next door neighbor's niece Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert) moves in to house sit while her aunt is away. Danielle pulls Matthew out of his quiet, staid world and in effect introduces him to life. He of course falls head over heels for her. Then the big plot complication rears its head. Matt's pal Eli (Chris Marquette) recognizes Danielle as a star of adult entertainment movies. From there the movie gets kind of flighty and a bit complicated, throwing in Danielle's producer/boyfriend, a charming but also menacing fellow named Kelly (Timothy Olyphant), the foreign student Matt's class is saving up to bring to America, another adult film producer (James Remar) and a trip to a porn convention in Las Vegas. And all of this noise takes away from the simple charms the movie had early on when it was just boy learning how great life is from girl, especially this girl, as Cuthbert is delectable in this role. By the time the lead trio of high schoolers is successfully meandering around that porn convention in Las Vegas with no one stopping them, the film becomes a kind of fantasy fable, and pretty much stays that way through the end of the film. It's watchable, but boy it could have been amazing if they'd built on the promise of the first half hour and kept it a quiet comedy-drama of first love. Oh well. Better luck next time, guys.
A teenaged Romp in the Hay October 2, 2008
Judith T. Krauthamer
The Girl Next Door is the precursor to the highly successful Superbad. The film has a fomula feel to it. It features the "nerd" trio who seek sex before heading off to ivy league colleges; the madonna/whore good girl gone bad who is the nerd's object of desire; and a backdrop of stereotypes including good looking dumb jocks and oblivious parents.
The film works on a number of levels. The actors all have fine comedic timing, and the plot, while corny, has enough interest and twists to maintain interest. Most importantly, the r factor (drugs, sex and rock n roll) will engage most males 15-19.
A fun film.
What's the craziest thing you've done lately? September 6, 2008
Snow White (Orange County)
Matthew Kidman(Emile Hirsch) is a senior in high school, accepted by Georgetown, ready to embark on the life he's worked so hard for. That is until he realizes he hasn't made any memories, taken many chances; he hasn't done anything crazy lately. That is until Danielle(Elisha Cuthbert) shows up next door, and Matthew gets a sneak peak of her undressing. (subtle, I know)
Danielle teaches Matt how to do important things like ditch classes and sneak into and swim in his principle's pool. Together they are completely blissful, that is until Matt's friend Eli(Chris Marquette) shows him a pornographic film which seems to be starring Danielle.
Of course the idea of his sweet girlfriend being a porn star is just unbearable, and when he lets the secret that he found out, there's a speed bump in their 'relationship'.(which is followed by a very awkward strip club scene, where Matthew gets a lap dance next to his dad's best friend)
"I thought you liked to rock"
Now comes Kelly(Timothy Olyphant) Danielle's sexy and gutter-mouthed friend from the 'adult industry', who's decided to be Matthew's mentor.("to make sure everything is up to par.")
This film isn't everything you'd expect to see from a film with such a focus on pornography, it's no more explicit then an American Pie film, but it does have some cute elements.
Girl Next Door does some things right; Matthew's perverted friends, portrayal of how the non in-crowd high school kids feel, maybe the downside of being a porn star?
Don't watch it with your kids, or at least wait till High School. (There are worse movies out there.)
Cute July 12, 2008
Bill A. Mccrae (Santa Clara, Ca.)
This was a good movie. I have watched it a few times. The girl is hot and is like no girl who ever lived next to me. I will keep it in my collection for years to come.
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