Storyline
Exceptionally ambitious high schooler Matthew has aspirations for a career in politics when he falls in love with his gorgeous 19-year-old neighbor, Danielle. But Matthew's bright future is jeopardized when he finds Danielle was once a porn star. As Danielle's past catches up with her, Matthew's love for her forces him to re-evaluate his goals.
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Cast
Emile Hirsch, James Remar, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, Chris Marquette, Paul Dano, Timothy Bottoms, Amanda Swisten, Brian Kolodziej, Julie Osburn, Ulysses Lee, Brandon Iron, Donna Bullock, Sung-Hi Lee, Jacob Young, Harris Laskawy, Laird Stuart, Richard Fancy, Catherine McGoohan, Dane Garretson, Olivia Wilde, Michael Villani, Autumn Reeser
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Reviews
75
ReelViews
Builds up enough good will during its successful first half that we're willing to forgive some of the strange and disappointing convolutions the plot takes us through during the final 45 minutes.
70
The Hollywood Reporter
Sharp, vivacious comedy.
70
Dallas Observer
Best of all, in this movie about high school boys, the high school boys sound and look quite authentic (Paul Dano and Chris Marquette are outstanding in this regard), not watered down as would be the norm.
67
Entertainment Weekly
"Risky Business" had a great opening act and then descended into contrivances. This genial cardboard knockoff is contrived from the start but gets better as it goes along.
63
Chicago Tribune
In the end it's not the tricks that elevate this movie. It's the acting.
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