The Girl Next Door

  • A (INDIA)
  • 2004


MOVIE IS ambivalent american enjoyable derivative compelling
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53 %
56 % Rotten
$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 34
Negative reviews 17
Average Rating 2.8/5
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4.5
Advertisement Premises for teen sex comedies dont come much more high concept than that, but teen sex comedies also dont come much warmer than The Gir .. Av Club
0.6
This is a dishonest, quease inducing comedy that had me feeling uneasy and then unclean. Rogerebert
1.0
The ultimate conclusion is all the more smarmy for trying not to be.The main actors give decent performances and there are a few moments of comedy, a .. Common Sense Media
1.5
It doesnt help matters that the script, from Hensleigh and Michael France, has more holes in it than all of its corpses put together, and never misses .. Austin Chronicle
2.5
Buried somewhere beneath this 90 minute plus male fantasy for heterosexual geeks is a fascinating political comedy.
2.5
True Hollywood Story, far tamer than some viewers might be expecting in its depiction, nevertheless compelling, of life in the porn biz.
2.0
Instead of addressing this contradiction, the movie is happy to wallow in it, which would be fine if it had any real pleasure to offer. The New York Times
3.8
Not even the best director could have done anything with this script. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Smart direction from Greenfield (The Animal) provide an abundance of unpredictable touches, while the well written script supplies a remarkable quanti ..
3.5
Nice friendship angle.Overall, I would definitely recommend this movie to fans of John Hughes 80s teen comedies, anyone who appreciates a creative twi .. JoBlo
1.5
But, perhaps, its worst sin was being crass without being even a little bit funny.The filmmaker shunned any attempt at social satire and by sticking t .. Sover
3.8
And there are times, thanks to the filmmakers overuse of slow motion photography, when it feels like were watching a sports movie. ReelViews
2.5
MOMAX A studious high school senior falls for his new neighbor, only to discover the blonde bombshell is a former porn star. Tv Guide
3.1
Its a hugelydisappointing drop from near greatness to sheer mediocrity. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
The films final prom night crescendo is beautifully executed, hoodwinking us again just like the films opening.
3.0
The films final prom night crescendo is beautifully executed, hoodwinking us again just like the films opening.
3.1
In terms of the performances, Hirsch is engaging as the films hero, while Cuthbert does a nice job of keeping her character from becoming an all out p .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
Rich in cynicism and morally loose, it is nevertheless a fun film if you dont take it seriously. Lariat
2.0
Its premise is pure sex farce, but its themes are more introspective.It has, for all its audacious laughter, a wistful tone about it, defying romantic .. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Director Greenwood (The Animal) also manages to walk that fine line between sex obsessed teen comedy and prudish American filmmaking it feels racy and .. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Happily, however, the script and the performances are way above average and this is an enjoyable teen sex comedy with a subtle 1980s vibe about it. View London
2.5
Its no life changing movie, but it serves up some tender moments. Cs Monitor
3.5
While the new movie cant compare in sleekness and sophistication with Risky Business, its still a cannily crafted tale with hit potential. Film Journal International ..
3.8
This raunchy but surprisingly warm and funny sex comedys sensibilities are more in line with those of the American Pie movies. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.9
But what it lacks in originality, The Girl Next Door does offset via a combination of charismatic leads (Hirsch and Cuthbert have a meet cute chemistr .. Boston
3.5
Lets get real here: This is a teen comedy, not a weighty contribution to culture.In that light, Girl is a good deal funnier, more clever and better do .. Mountain X
3.0
People used to move to the suburbs to save money.Now, nearly every corner of Toronto has downtown rent In Part 2 of a series looking at the urban subu .. Toronto Star
3.5
Attention all teen romantic comedy films!.Youve just been one upped. Reel Talk Reviews
3.1
Ant Man and the Wasp Like its predecessor Ant Man (2015), Ant Man and the Wasp benefits substantially from its relatively low stakes. Q Network
3.5
This is one of those so bad its good films that will surely become a cult classic five years from now for being so utterly mindless and ridiculous. Cinema Crazed
3.5
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2.0
Hirsch is a refreshingly likeable leading boy, and the supporting players tease out every last bit of humour from the truly ridiculous setup. Bbc
5.0
He is a real find, a fresh, talented filmmaker who flawlessly makes his way through broad comedy, slice of life drama, beautiful romance, wish fulfill .. The Movie Boy
3.5
Unlike most of its kind, though, The Girl Next Door succeeds by taking an overdone story and making it fresh with interesting characters and a genuine .. Bullz-Eye
1.5
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
1.9
Risky Business doesnt need a remake, and even if it did, The Girl Next Door is an unoriginal attempt, despite its modern day spin. Hollywood
3.0
Despite the cynical cleverness and slick direction by Luke Greenfield, The Girl Next Door favors giggly juvenile humor over inspired satire and ends u .. Seattle Pi
4.0
This, however, is not entirely your average greasy teen movie, and frequently manages to be quite funny, and ambivalent, about vicious competitiveness .. Standard
0.5
Is this the kind of film we want to present to teenage audiences.Whats the moral of this film Tony Medley
3.0
The rambling movie is more concerned with titillating audiences with nudity and lewd situations than with sticking to a consistent tone of romantic co .. Coles Mithey
3.8
But the impish, imaginative, ribald raillery remains non stop, even as the picture builds to a ridiculous prom night climax. Spliced Wire
3.5
And how is it.Its good, but a little too sweet for my taste. S.F. La Weekly
5.0
Some of the funniest moments in the movie come from its supporting cast. Three Movie Buffs
2.5
Shawnee Mission Health has started instructing its employed physicians to ask patients about their spiritual health during primary care visits. Kansas City
1.3
The Girl Next Door Review By Joe Lozito View all articles by Joe Lozito I dont have anything against the idea of remaking Risky Business for the 21st .. Big Picture Big Sound
0.6
A comedic teen romp.Sadly, this movie becomes a disaster as the group attempts to throw in plot twists, which lead to extreme peril for our leads. Waffle Movies
4.5
Hirsh gets the best smart ass sidekick he could ever hope for in Chris Marquette.Hes Jason Lee funny, honest! Montreal Film Journal
2.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.0
It presents its coming of age story with grace and sophistication: the best take on the subject since American Pie. Flip Side Archive
2.0
What sets the film apart from the competition is its willingness to confront its own subject matter in an honest way. From The Balcony
3.0
A good looking film, The Girl Next Door remains limp in the final analysis. Future Movies
3.8
Snitch What lengths would you go to to protect your child.Snitch proves there is no limit. Entertainment Spectrum
2.0
The Girl Next Door is essentially Risky Business for the 21st century, and I dont mean that as a compliment. Nicks Chager
3.0
The film does have its share of problems aside from its derivative premise and style. Dark Horizons
1.0
What the hell is going on.As if the tonal mess werent enough, the movie is riddled with plot holes that wreak increasing confusion. Web Archive
3.5
Join the Star Wars Resistance With This 1st Look Disney drops a peak at the new Star Wars TV show, Venom is poised to break a box office record, and y .. Film Force Ign
2.5
And about midway through The Girl Next Door, neither should the audience.The story doesnt make a lick of sense and hits all the usual mile markers on .. Lawrence
2.5
But the American Pie series held a sweetness at its core that balanced the prurient gags. Wash Times



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