Matt never saw her coming… but all his friends had!|Apr. 09, 2004|USA|110 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy;Romance
Description: Matthew Kidman, an ambitious high school senior, has been accepted to Georgetown University but struggles to afford the tuition. Determined to make a difference, he raises $25,000 to bring a talented Cambodian student, Samnang, to study in the U.S. However, his high school life lacks memorable moments until Danielle, a stunning new neighbor, moves in next door. Watching her undress from his window, Danielle catches him and introduces herself to his parents, who suggest Matthew show her around town.
As Matthew and Danielle grow closer through playful dares, including skinny dipping in his principal’s pool, their bond deepens. At a wild party, Matthew finally kisses Danielle, and they start a relationship. However, his world is turned upside down when his friend Eli reveals Danielle’s past as an adult film actress. Shocked, Matthew treats her coldly during a visit to a motel, prompting Danielle to end their relationship.
Matthew later tries to apologize, but Danielle feels trapped by her past and returns to the adult industry. Determined to win her back, Matthew tracks her down at a Las Vegas adult film convention, where her ex, Kelly, warns him to stay away. Matthew ignores the threat and convinces Danielle to leave the industry and start fresh with him.
Days later, Kelly kidnaps Matthew from school, demanding compensation for Danielle’s absence. He forces Matthew to steal an award statuette from a porn mogul, then reports him to the police. Narrowly escaping, Matthew rushes to a scholarship dinner. Under the influence of ecstasy, delivered by Kelly as “aspirin,” he delivers an emotional speech but loses the scholarship. Despite this, he reconnects with Danielle, setting the stage for a new chapter in their lives.
Cast director: Luke Greenfield
Cast actor: Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar, Chris Marquette, Paul Dano, Timothy Bottoms, Donna Bullock, Jacob Young, Brian Kolodziej
Original name: The Girl Next Door