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Girl Next Door, The [2004] [DVD]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 5039036017633
Label : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Manufacturer : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Publisher : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Release date : 2004-08-09
Title : Girl Next Door, The [2004] [DVD]
Actor : Array
Audience rating : Suitable for 15 years and over
Format : Array
Languages : Array
Number of items : 1
Original release date : 2004-04-16
Region code : 2
Running time : 105
Studio : 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Theatrical releaseDate : 2004-03-27
Number of discs : 1

Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
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 i24/i'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 iThe Animal/i, 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. --iJeff Shannon/i

Customer reviews

review by: Genießer date: 2009-06-30 rating:

Elisha wow-berth
I love this movie. It's the typical High-school-loser movie, with a boy, who's an absolute grind, that finds that goddes-like knockout. But there's a little hook... You've got to watch that. br /mac br /

review by: date: 2009-03-08 rating:

The Girl Next Door Is A Porn Star !
Directed by Luke Greenfield and released in 2004, The Girl Next Door is a teen comedy movie (with some romance thrown in,) that is based around a "straight A" student called Matthew Kidman (played by Emile Hirsch.) br / br /The eighteen year old has aspirations of a career in politics, but before he is meant to deliver a speech, he concludes that he's yet to do anything memorable in his life. However lucky for him Danielle (played by Elisha Cuthbert) has just moved in next door to him, and she soon begins to encourage him to do things he though impossible. The pair quickly fall in love with each other, and things are going great until Matthew discovers that the girl next door is actually a porn star. When things between them turn sour, Matthew and a few of his friends travel to an adult film convention in Las Vegas to try and win her back, but despite his best efforts things go from bad to worse. br / br /I purchased this film on DVD in the first half of last year, since then it's sat on my shelf untouched, before I finally decided to watch it earlier today. While the film was somewhat better than I expected, it still falls slightly short of a five star award. br / br /The Girl Next Door is more intelligent than I was anticipating, offering more than just another teen comedy movie. While the plot and the script isn't the most believable, some really hilarious moments in the film combined with some brilliant scenes, will make you laugh past the point of caring. Despite containing some strong sex references, I didn't find the film as crude as some of the American Pie films. Whether this is a good or bad thing, will depend on your own tastes, but in the case of this film I found it allowed The Girl Next Door to stand by itself without the need for any explicit material. br / br /Elisha Cuthbert, plays her part as a porn star well - though her character is a bit underused at times. Emile Hirsch also gives a noteworthy performance as Matthew and seems ideal for the part. The acting from the other cast, while not being anything special, was generally good for a film of the type, and the script they had to work with. There's a decent soundtrack in the film and even the ending of The Girl Next Door, was actually impressive and surprising. br / br /There is also a host of special features included on the DVD, most of which were actually good and a welcome addition. br / br /As a comedy, the film works well and has the ability to make you laugh. The love story (for those who like that sort of thing) between the two leads has been handled well and was touching at times. br / br /Personally while I'm glad I watched it, I doubt that this is the kind of film I would be rushing to watch again. But considering it currently costs less than a fiver from most retailers - you can't go far wrong.

review by: date: 2009-02-25 rating:

Amazingly surprised!
Like other reviewers here I didn't expect much at all. I just had it on in the background but I soon abandoned everything I was doing to watch it. I was so drawn into it. I wasn't expecting much and I thought, like the others, that it would be a trashy American teen film but it was brilliant! He's very cute as well! I was so happy for him at the end I had tears in my eyes! Nerds will win!!!!!!!!!! Love it entirely =p

review by: date: 2008-07-11 rating:

one of the best teen/high school comedies I've seen in recent years
I liked the way this film managed to be very witty and outrageous without being crude ( unlike American Pie for example) and the unusual and unpredictable storyline.One of the better sexy/dirty teen/high school/college movies around and with a more substantial love story going on in it that than in most movies of this genre.Elisha Cuthbert who plays the lead female role looks gorgeous and sexy as hell but still seems like the kind of girl who could be living next door to someone. br /Great piece of casting there.

review by: moviebuff05 date: 2008-07-10 rating:

not that great at all!
I'd wanted to see this film for a long time, it appeared as a slightly rougher version of a typical chick flick and I was interested by that. The plot is fairly unbelievable with Elisha Cuthburt's very little clothes policy and Hirsch's constant drooling overcoming alll the functions of his mind. The film was amusing I guess but the storyline got a bit much after a while and I got sick of the constant 'hot girl - all men gawping' action which seemed to happen every couple of minutes. Then again it is an american film.

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