American Pie
Synopsis: At a high-school party, four friends (Jim, Kevin, Finch, and Oz) find that losing their collective virginity isn’t as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so before college. To motivate themselves, they enter a pact to try to be the first to “score.” And of course, the senior prom is their last best chance. As the fateful date draws near, the boys wonder who among them will get lucky. More importantly, do they really want to do it at all?
Rating: Unrated
Run Time: 110 minutes
Director: Paul Weitz
Dvd Extra’s: Subtitles: English or Spanish, Languages: English or French, Commentary by director Paul Weitz – producer Chris Weitz – writer Adam Herz and cast members Eddie Kaye Thomas – Jason Biggs and Seann William Scott, Outtakes, Spotlight On Location, Universal Records Soundtrack Presentation & Music Highlights, Classic Quotes.
Hidden Features: An easter egg can be found when you check out the commercial of the ‘American Pie’ soundtrack on the disc. The commercial itself is followed by the music video for ‘You Wanted More’ by ‘Tonic’.
Nudity Factor: Jim is given dirty magazine by his dad, You see Jim’s butt, Nadia is topless in the web camera scene.
Of Note: It took four tries for this film to get an R-rating instead of an NC-17.
Recommendations:
Before diving into the review, let me regale you with a little tale. Picture this: a day at my grandma’s house, perusing her collection of movies. Lo and behold, I stumble upon the classic gem that is American Pie. Curious, I inquire about her thoughts on the film. To my surprise, she confesses that she found it quite amusing, particularly the infamous apple pie scene. Cue the awkward silence.
Nevertheless, this movie takes me back to the good ol’ days of lighthearted comedies like Porky’s and Revenge of the Nerds. It’s a riot at times, with an ensemble cast that shines in their respective roles. They truly make the phrase “all-star cast” ring true. Trust me, this flick is a must-watch and a worthy addition to any movie collection. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the hilarity that is American Pie.