Superior teen comedy; a joy to watch

Rating: Null/10 (13 January 2007)

"The Girl Next Door" is a terrific teen comedy from director Luke Greenfield. It's an unpredictable film with a thoroughly engaging plot, some terrific performances and a great soundtrack.
Emile Hirsch is excellent as the bookworm who has the good fortune to have Elisha Cuthbert temporarily move-in next door. To add to the excitement, it soon transpires that Cuthbert's character is an adult movie star. This is a cue for some genuine laughs, drama, romance and excitement as the film progresses.
A beautifully crafted comedy, "The Girl Next Door" is recommended viewing and blows away the average teen-pic with its roller-coaster story-line, talented cast and light-hearted but dramatic atmosphere. If only all teen-comedies were this good....