Well, I do understand why a teenage boy might give this film five stars. However, the rest of us (and that does include teenage girls), have likely figured out how to use pay-per-view (a.k.a. more skin for the same price). So, if you take away the "skin factor", what else does "Girl Next Door" have to offer? A compelling story, perhaps? Funny, previously unheard jokes? Superb acting? Well... none of the above, actually.
The plot:
A high school senior, top student with a bright future, almost looses it all when his new neighbour and the object of his affections turns out to be a porn star. A gesture, meant to stear the young woman away from her chosen career, puts in jeopardy not only the boy's entry into college, but maybe even his very life and freedom.
Surprisingly, the one entertaining factor in this far fetched story comes in the form of Timothy Olyphant as a porn producer and the porn stars ex. It is the part that challenges my previously grim view of the man's acting skills. His very appearance: the plaid pants, the crazy hair, the five pounds of jewelry, is chuckle worthy. His character seems dim witted and affable one minute, and sly, slick and sinister the next... The part disserves to be plucked out of this flick, and landed in something far more interesting then the "Girl Next Door" (oops! ;o) ).
Verdict: if you don't have cable, haven't had a date in a long time, and can lower your expectations just low enough, take out the "Girl Next Door". You may get a few laughs... Just don't expect to fall in love...Get more detail about The Girl Next Door (Unrated).
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