In the tradition of RISKY BUSINESS and AMERICAN PIE comes THE GIRL NEXT DOOR, a sex-soaked teen comedy that actually has a heart. High school graduation is nearing for senior class president Matt Kidman (Emile Hirsch), who has been more concerned with getting into college than partying. But all that changes one night when the gorgeous Danielle (Elisha Cuthbert) arrives next door. Engaging, funny, and wild, Danielle is Matt's dream girl come to life, and it appears that she likes him back. But before the two can consummate their relationship, his porn-obsessed friend Eli (Chris Marquette) reveals a shocking secret: Danielle's a porn star! When her wacky producer, Kelly (Timothy Olyphant), shows up to take her back to "work," Matt's life really begins to spiral out of control. All the while, he must continue to rehearse an incredibly important speech that will hopefully earn him a major scholarship. But, most importantly, Matt must win the heart of Danielle once and for all.
Directed with irreverent yet good-natured sincerity by Luke Greenfield, with an all-star soundtrack (Marvin Gaye, Elliott Smith), THE GIRL NEXT DOOR has a breezy charm that might surprise some viewers. This is due in large part to Hirsch and Cuthbert, who deliver assured and engaging performances that help to sweeten the profane proceedings.
Theatrical Release: APRIL 9, 2004
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Dual Side
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - Spanish, French
Subtitles - English, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Luke Greenfield - Director
Interactive Features:
Pop-Ups - Trivia Track: Revealing THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
Disc 1/Side 1: THE GIRL NEXT DOOR - Rated; Widescreen
Widescreen - 1.85
Disc 1/Side 2: THE GIRL NEXT DOOR - Rated; Pan & Scan
Pan & Scan - 1.33
Executive Producer
Arnon Milchan: Producer
Executive Producer
Guy Riedel: Producer, MAX KEEBLE'S BIG MOVIE (2001)
Director of Photography
Jamie Anderson: Director of Photography, COMEBACK SEASON (2006)
Review 1:
"This is one of those almost unheard of films - the adult-oriented teenage romance....Intriguing..."
Source: Box Office
p.156 04/01/2004
Review 2:
"[The film] gets better as it goes along..."
Source: Entertainment Weekly
p.56 04/16/2004
Review 3:
"The central couple is likable enough, and Ms. Cuthbert...is both sexy and engaging."
Source: New York Times
p.E26 04/09/2004
Review 4:
"An amusing cult-movie-to-be, DOOR is a mildly satirical but essentially sweet, benign comedy about high school and the porn industry."
Source: USA Today
p.8E 04/09/2004