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American Pie (1999),
Director: Paul Weitz, rated R for crude language,
sexuality, nudity
There's
something about your first piece.
  Starring:
Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Seann William
Scott, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Alyson Hannigan, Chris Owen, Tara
Reid, Natasha Lyonne, Mena Suvari, Eugene Levy, Shannon
Elizabeth, Jennifer Coolidge
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★☆☆☆
- good
"You realize we're all
going to go to college as virgins. They probably have special
dorms for people like us." –
Jim
Why watch this? It's
a pretty good film about sexual angst for young teens.
Plot Summary:
Four high school seniors nearing graduation embark on a quest to
reach a significant personal milestone before their time at
school concludes. Their journey is filled with awkward social
encounters and comedic mishaps as they navigate the complexities
of teenage romance and peer pressure. Ultimately, the group
learns that genuine connections and friendship are more
meaningful than the specific goals they initially set for
themselves.
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Dad's Preview:
Every generation has its prominent sex comedy. My older
brother had
The
Graduate (1967). I secretly enjoyed
Animal House (1978) and my nephew lusted over
Fast
Times at Ridgemont High (1982). The late 90's
gave us this raunchy high school romp about four lads
determined to lose their virginity before going to
college. This movie is full of gross pranks and
pseudo-sexual encounters all successfully conveying the
awkwardness of being that age. Basically, guys
want to do it, and girls want to hear the "L" word...
before they do it. The young cast is often hilarious to
watch, and it was a great decision to cast veteran actor
Eugene Levy, as Jim's nerdy dad - a concerned man every
father can relate to. If crude and sexual humor offends,
you might skip this. The rest of us will take it for
what it is - a spicy, light-hearted teen comedy. |
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Zide/Perry
Productions; Universal Pictures |
