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.
This funny, surprising gem joins the ranks of Risky Business and Say Anything.
– Jami Bernard,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr 2004
fresh:
The picture feels fresh and audacious thanks to its smart script and sassy cast.
– Lisa Rose,
Newark Star-Ledger,
9 Apr 2004
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,
9 Apr 2004
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,
12 Apr 2004
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.