Could have been great...But not bad, either

Rating: 7/10 (10 April 2004)

First, let's get this out of the way...Elisa Cuthbert is absolutely gorgeous. So on those merits alone, the movie can't be half bad. And actually it's not. Though it never reaches the lofty heights of the film it wants so badly to emulate, (Risky Business)it is a fairly enjoyable ride for about 2 hours. Early on the film has the feel of those great 80's teen sex movies and even uses traces of the Risky Business score. And even though the film does go off course a little towards the end, I can't help but appreciate the cast throughout. I do think that Elisa Cuthbert's character could have been fleshed out (pardon the pun) a little better. She was a character that was utterly engrossing and I wanted to learn more about her. But anyway, though not a great film by any means, the Girl Next Door is worth a look.