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.
The Girl Next Door
Matt never saw her coming... but all his friends had!
2004 · 1h 50m · R
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Luke Greenfield
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
Risky Business, while cynical and salacious, also had style, charm and heart. The Girl Next Door is just nasty, loud and empty.
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.
The picture feels fresh and audacious thanks to its smart script and sassy cast.
This funny, surprising gem joins the ranks of Risky Business and Say Anything.
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