Funny, Touching, Emile's Best Performance to Date

Rating: Null/10 (12 April 2004)

The Girl Next Door is worth seeing, if only for Emile Hirsch's sensitivity and true acting ability. He shines! As his first comedy to date, he is more of a dramatic actor, who is considered the definition of a "real actor" . In this role, his timing is ON, and his changing emotions from excited, worried, hurt, loving, etc can easily be read and interpreted. He makes it look so easy, by obviously having fun and pushing the envelope. His arc of development as an actor has been impressive, and from his commitment, talent and young age, he will continue to be an actor of the highest caliber. His past pictures have included The Dangerous Lives of Alter Boys, The Emperors Club. Upcoming The Mudge Boy, I've heard is a hard
core drama, with incredibly touching moments between father and son. Expect
big things from this talented actor. Keep your eyes open!