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The Girl Next Door

Matt never saw her coming... but all his friends had!

2004 · 1h 50m · R Comedy, Romance
Directed by Luke Greenfield

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Overview

Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.

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56%
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Rotten

The American male hypocrisy toward sexually active women in general -- and porn in particular -- is at the center of the new comedy The Girl Next Door. Unfortunately, instead of being the movie's target, it's the subtext.

Charles Taylor, Salon.com
Rotten

Risky Business, while cynical and salacious, also had style, charm and heart. The Girl Next Door is just nasty, loud and empty.

Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
Rotten

Nothing in this film makes any sense, and Stuart Blumberg, David T. Wagner and Brent Goldberg's script merely gets more preposterous as it elaborates on its implausible premise.

Mark Jenkins, Washington Post
Fresh

The picture feels fresh and audacious thanks to its smart script and sassy cast.

Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger
Fresh

This funny, surprising gem joins the ranks of Risky Business and Say Anything.

Jami Bernard, New York Daily News

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