The Girl Next Door
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Metascore
47 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critics What's this?

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Emile Hirsch
  • Summary: Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kidman (Hirsch) is a straight-arrow over-achiever who has never really lived life, until he falls for his new neighbor, the beautiful and seemingly innocent Danielle (Cuthbert). When Matthew discovers this perfect "girl next door" is a one-time porn star, his sheltered existence begins to spin out of control. (20th Century Fox)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 32
  3. Negative: 8 out of 32
  1. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jami Bernard
    75
    Once in a very long while, a truly memorable romantic teen comedy comes along. The Girl Next Door is one.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    75
    An exceptionally well-written script, full of unexpected turns and clever reversals, and a trio of deft actors in the principal roles.
  3. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Clint Morris
    60
    It's got everything the genre calls for – boppy music, cute boys, cute girls, lots of sexual lingo, and most importantly, laughs.
  4. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Janice Page
    38
    Comes up short when things get serious, resorting to cliches and a whole lot of hooey about "moral fiber."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. Bence
    10
    This film is gourgeous!!!! This is in the "must see" category! And Elisha Cuthbert is beautiful.
  2. FinE
    8
    Entertaining if not great. While Elisha Cuthbert does not come off as a true porn star, her charm and acting talents have been underrated. This lady has superb talent and a great future -- cf. 24, etc.… Expand
  3. Aodecim
    7
    Wonderfully entertaining for the average teenager. That's it. Despite big-name stars, I found this gem to be lacking in depth but the comedy was enough to keep me entertained for the duration.… Expand
  4. TylerC.
    0
    Could not finish this film. It was terrible!

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