Review of The Girl Next Door (2004) by R J — 24 Jan 2011

I walked in to this one expecting nothing and was pleasantly surprised by this unusual high-school romance flick.

This review of The Girl Next Door (2004) was written by R J on 24 Jan 2011.

The Girl Next Door has generally received positive reviews.

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