Movie Review for American Pie 2
Synopsis: The characters you love are back, in American Pie 2 – the comedy hit that’s even more hilariously outrageous than the original!
One year after the prom-night misadventures immortalized in American Pie, the entire gang has reunited for the summer. Now, an innocent-looking beach house will be transformed into the ultimate party central. Five guys will discover the powerful bonds of friendship…and Super Glue. Five girls will explore the mysteries of love…and the Rule of Three. And from late-night band camp encounters to some very accommodating next-door neighbors, this will be one summer vacation one of them will ever forget!
Rating: R and Unrated versions
Run Time:1 Hr. 45 Mins.
Director: James B. Rogers
Dvd Extra’s: The Baking of American Pie 2, Good times with Cast and Crew, Feature Commentaries, Outtakes, Original Casting Tapes from American Pie, Deleted Scenes, 3 Doors Down “Be Like That” Music Video, Your Favorite Piece of Pie, Classic Quotes, Music Highlights, Theatrical Trailer (With Jason Biggs Intro), Production Notes, Cast and Filmakers, Dvd Rom Features, DVD Newsletter, Universal Showcase, American Pie 2 Special Offers, Languages: English or Francais, English Captioned for the Hearing Impaired.
Hidden Features: From the Main Menu, access the ‘Special Features’ option and scroll to the second page. Now, highlight ‘Bonus Features’ at the top of the screen. Select it to reveal a shot of the cast pelting the camera with eggs!
Nudity Factor: Two girls undress to topless and thongs at the house that is being painted, Jim’s butt during superglue incident.
Of Note: Fearing typecasting, Shannon Elizabeth declined to perform a nude scene for this sequel.
Recommendations: American Pie
Let me start by saying that this film didn’t quite tickle my funny bone as much as its predecessor. Sure, there were some hilarious moments that had me laughing so hard I almost cried (no pun intended), but overall, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
One thing that caught me off guard was the attempt at character development. It seemed a bit out of place in a film that’s meant to be taken lightly. While some characters, like Kevin and Jim, did undergo some major changes, it felt like it happened a little too late in the game. And poor Oz, he was just there for the ride with no real growth to speak of.
It felt like the writers had some killer comedy scenes up their sleeves, but then felt the need to throw in some serious stuff to balance it out. Personally, I was hoping for more of the light-hearted humor that made the first film so enjoyable. Instead, this sequel had a more somber, “things change” vibe that left me feeling a bit meh.
That being said, there are definitely a few scenes that will leave you shocked and entertained. So, while I may not be rushing out to add this film to my collection, it’s still worth a watch for the sheer shock value alone.