The writing sucked, the acting sucked
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aniikas — 15 years ago(February 20, 2011 07:34 PM)
I agree. I wanted to see this in theatres but was too young so when it was on dvd i bought it. watched and was like this is one of the biggest waste of my money ever. The only good thing was the plot it was cheesy but kinda good. it couldve used waaayyy better execution with acting and writing. it seemed like a highschool film and i know how bad those can bee.
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Dando17 — 13 years ago(March 03, 2013 06:48 AM)
The writing is not exactly going to make Christopher Nolan or Fraancis Ford Coppola quiver and shake, but it isnt meant to, the film is a romantic comedy, the fact that they steered clear of the usual, boy meets girl and they break up and then there is some massive emotiona outpouring and everything is perfect again. Also, In what way was the acting horrific, Emile Hirsch did very well and Elisha Cuthbert was not far worse.
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dealey52 — 13 years ago(October 07, 2012 12:32 AM)
Wow the tards really came out on this one. Oh,and people find out they're living next door to current and former pornstars all the time. If you don't think so, you don't read what pornstars write in their blogs and else where. It was a great movie b/t/w.
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Blackace — 14 years ago(June 11, 2011 10:03 AM)
I picked up a copy of this too thinking it was going to be very good. It's not terrible, but it wasn't great either. There are some funny moments. The acting was not the best either. Elisha was average at best. She has done better acting in other movies and even in '24'. Anyways, I was a bit disappointed. Movies like Super Bad & American Pie were better then this.
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danimal97520 — 14 years ago(February 07, 2012 12:02 PM)
To the OP.Yeah the writing and acting were just awful. Must be why it got a 6.8 rating on here after thousands of votes. How about you state your comment alittle better. As in you didn't like the film.
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Torres89013 — 14 years ago(February 12, 2012 06:19 AM)
I loved this movie, but I do agree with several parts of your opinions. Emile plays the everyday clueless "nerd" and generates unneeded stereotypes. It's almost the stereotype that gets him in trouble ("banging a porn star in a cheap motel room" has its consequences obviously).
However, the movie got a 6.8 simply because of opinion. It happens. When on IMDB, I don't just put "THIS FILM SUCKS! WHY A 6.8!" without expecting any negative reaction. I always try to put facts or generate reliable statements in order to make a point.
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Rena_Mahone — 14 years ago(March 04, 2012 03:10 PM)
Agreed, this silly rom-com wasn't good at all, and Elisha is a very mediocre actress. The only remarkable thing about this movie was Timothy Olyphant.
I laughed at a review entitled "Definitely Not Another Teen Movie". Those who like this flick are probably horny male teenagers who kept thinking "wow, I'm so jealous of that guy, this film is awesome".
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jadakiss602 — 12 years ago(June 29, 2013 03:41 PM)
Clearly you have no taste in films. This movie is a fantastic teen comedy in that it has excellent acting, great story, and very subtle smart jokes in it. Plus it's very honest. All of high school and still to this day those amazing nights with girls that change your life are what make life worth living. It's how your parents met, it's how people learn to show true love.. They go through these weird phases in their teens that's what this film represents. It shows what being a teen is all about in a honest, funny and solid movie.
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splunge42-1 — 12 years ago(July 30, 2013 02:15 PM)
I think the movie itself was pretty funny, but it siffered a bit from the fact that Matthew and Danielle were not funny.
(And why have a movie about a porn star who never gets naked on screen)
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gotmyorangecrush — 11 years ago(November 03, 2014 06:12 AM)
No more pathetic than you being on here, clearly wasting your time on a movie you hated, bashing it. At least the people that enjoyed it are spending thier time discussing something they enjoyed. You on the other hand are completely wasting your time on something you hated. Its very clear which one is more pathetic. You win!
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Errington_92 — 11 years ago(January 19, 2015 11:38 PM)
The Girl Next Door
is better than other teen-orientated films. Though it does use some humorous cliches within its sub-plots, the main story arch between Matthew and Danielle has sincerity. At the beginning both are struggling with their sense of self, Matthew not wanting to feel restricted and Danielle attempting to better herself. Together Matthew and Danielle balance out this struggle, giving each other a new lease of life.
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