VHS : The Girl Next Door (R-Rated Edition)
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starring: Emile Hirsch, Nicholas Downs, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remardirected by: Luke Greenfield
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0024543135104
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: August 24, 2004
Running Time: 109 minutes
Sales Rank: 46273
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: March 27, 2004
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Editorial Review:
Description:
Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kidman (Emile Hirsch) is a straight-laced overachiever who has never really lived life - until he falls for his hot new neighbor (Elisha Cuthbert). When Matthew discovers his perfect 'girl next door' is a former porn star, his sheltered existence spins out of control. It's 'Risky Business' meets 'American Pie' (Premiere Radio Networks) in this 'titillating, laugh-out-loud funny comedy!' (US Weekly)
Amazon.com:
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A teenaged Romp in the Hay
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 ... Read More
Rating: - What's the craziest thing you've done lately?
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 ... Read More
Rating: - Cute
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.
Rating:  - F'in Sweet
This movie is great from start to finish, the only thing to regret is not seein more of elisha cuthbert in little to no clothin lol.
Rating: - Climax at the prom
Risky Business II? Sure, it's a typical attempt to remake Risky Business, with a young, charismatic young man getting involved with a beautiful, mysterious young woman; however, there are enough twists and turns to keep it interesting.
Matthew Kidman (Emile Hirsch) is the typical over-achiever in high school. He's in all sorts of clubs, AP classes, and never seems to have the care-free fun that the rest of his fellow seniors are having. He's even gone so far as to start a fund to bring ... Read More
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