Detailed item info | Movie description | 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.
| | Credits | | Producer: | Charles Gordon, Harry Gittes, Marc Sternberg | | Cast: | Christopher George Marquette, Donna Bullock, Elisha Cuthbert, Emile Hirsch, James Remar, Paul Dano, Timothy Bottoms, Timothy Olyphant |
| | Details | | Edition: | Unrated; Lenticular |
| | Notes | DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Double Sided
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Surround - French
Dolby Surround - Spanish
Side 1:
Full Length Feature - Widescreen - 1.85
Additional Release Material:
Commentary - 1. Luke Greenfield - Director
Feature Trivia Track - 1. REVEALING THE GIRL NEXT DOOR
Side 2:
Commentary - 1. Emile Hirsch
2. Elisha Cuthbert
Featurette - 1. THE ELI XXXPERIENCE FEATURETTE - A LOOK NEXT DOOR
Unrated Gag Reel
Deleted Scenes
Extended Scenes
Trailers
Text/Photo Gallery:
Sizzling Stills Gallery
Theatrical Release: APRIL 9, 2004
| | Editorial reviews | "This is one of those almost unheard of films - the adult-oriented teenage romance....Intriguing..."
Box Office - Tim Cogshell (04/01/2004)
"[The film] gets better as it goes along..."
Entertainment Weekly - Owen Gleiberman (04/16/2004)
"The central couple is likable enough, and Ms. Cuthbert...is both sexy and engaging."
New York Times - A. O. Scott (04/09/2004)
"An amusing cult-movie-to-be, DOOR is a mildly satirical but essentially sweet, benign comedy about high school and the porn industry."
USA Today - Mike Clark (04/09/2004)
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