American Pie (1999)

If you are a person easily offended by a film dedicated primarily to the glory of teen sex, you may well view "American Pie" as yet another in a long line of cinematic harbingers of the collapse of western civilization. If, however, you remember adolescence as essentially a period of unending coitus interruptus, you may well find yourself engrossed by this amusing, though admittedly crude, series of sexual and scatalogical gags woven around a plot involving the desperate attempts of a quartet of last semester seniors to lose their virginity on the fast approaching sexual armageddon known as "prom night."

"American Pie" gleans most of its comic energy from its outrageous examination of the crazy and innovative extremes desperately horny teens will go to in order to experience the thrill of sex in lieu of the real thing. An attractive, game cast helps to mitigate the crudity of many of their actions and the filmmakers' lighthearted tone encompasses the characters in such a cloak of affection that the audience identifies with, rather than condemns, their antics.

As meager compensation for the moralists among us, the film does heavily promote the use of condoms and comes up with even more creative prophylactics for those times when a partner is not available.

"American Pie" is certainly not for every taste and there are those who would argue that it serves a less than salutary purpose as a guide for already sex-obsessed teenagers. Be that as it may, the film provides a fair number of hearty chuckles for those of us who can find humor in a group of backward youngsters experiencing the frustration and desperation we have all, at one time, experienced.

I do have one troubling question though: why do none of these characters, whenever they are involved in a potentially compromising position, ever lock a door? The answer, I suppose, is obvious for, if they did, at least half the film's biggest laughs would become impossible to achieve. For this film, at least, such a suspension of disbelief may be a prerequisite.

Be forewarned but enjoy!

Fmovies: I Love this movie to death, it is sexy, smart, beautiful the best teen comedy of the 90's. The story follows a Young group of high schoolers four friends who decide they will lose their virginity by end of graduation. I grew up with this Pie I bought this movie on VHS when I was freshman in high school the beginning of the school year and this movie really surprised me. One of my class mates said we should all watch "American Pie" in school so I bought this film and I am glad I did, I still have the VHS at home. To me this is the best in the series the original the only one "American Pie". This is my second favorite movie in the franchise American Reunion to me is the best one favorite to me.

By the time i did not know any of the cast: Jason Biggs , Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Tara Reid, Shannon Elizabeth, Mena Suvari, Seann William Scott, Natasha Lyonne, Eugene Levy, Chris Owen and Jennifer Coolidge. I did know Alyson Hannigan as Willow from Buffy, The Vampire Slayer. None of the cast I know before.

The movie talks about friendship, loyality, sexy, how to listen to girls and catch one. I laughed when Jim has full missionary sex with a freshly-baked apple pie left on the table. I laughed when Stiffler spikes Finch's mochaccino with laxatives, and promptly dupes him into using the girls' restroom, where Finch suffers explosive diarrhea in the presence of several senior girls. That was funny. I absolutelly love Czechoslovakian exchange student Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth) in Jim's bedroom and Jim has a striptease going on. I love Shannon Elizabeth to death in this movie. The song Mutt plays by Blink 182 when Jim runs to Kevin and Finch when he put Nadia on webcam. The same song was played on the end of the credits Tomcats (2001) in which sexy beautiful Shannon Elizabeth was the main star one of my favorite comedy's.

Jim Levenstein is my favorite character because he remind me on me. Too bad that sequels ruined this movie. The first one and the reunion in my opinion are the best one to watch. The first movie is really short only 1hr and 35 mins. awesome. Fantastic direction by Paul Weitz the acting from everyone is top noch. It is Rated - R. I disagree with haters who are saying is boring, it is not boring, it fast paced. The pacing is fast and goes fast around. This movie shows how high school was, to me high school was an awesome place which I never had problems, now in real world you have responsibility and your everything for your self. I am proud that I graduate from high school and that I make my driving licence. The movie is not bad and I like jokes. It is been 20 years since this movie come from Universal Pictures so it is 20 year anniversary and it is awesome. The cast reunited for their reunion and they talk about this movie, the clips are on YouTube.

I love the finale in which Jim dancens with Nadia infront of camera I miss and I love that and I love that Jim's dad is dancing. I love, love this movie. Sccrew haters. I love the song Mutt played by Blink 182. And I love the cast: Jason Biggs , Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Tara Reid, Shannon Elizabeth, Mena Suvari, Seann William Scott, Natasha Lyonne, Eugene Levy and Chris Owen. I don't like Alyson Hannigan been geek in this movie but that's about it. I love this movie to death and Tara Reid is awesome as an actress and as a girl who is in love with Kevin who can not say two words "I Love You".

I recommend this film to anyone who

American Pie is a fairly good movie,with good humor and a funny storyline,its a total teenage movie but its better than average ones.The story lines sort of stupid and the characters are extremely immature for there age,but thats what makes it so funny and definitely better than the sequels.

After there friend loses his virginity,for friends all promise to lose there virginity before they graduate,with the prom coming up,its the perfect opportunity for them,but it proves more difficult than they thought.

-DILLON HARRIS

American Pie fmovies. Movies like these just arent made anymore! Sums up all of the 90's. Great music, funny and good acting for a for this kind of movie! The sequels are really good too!

Where do you start... from flutes to pies, this pioneer teen movie has it all. I'm pretty sure this was the first DVD I ever saw, back in 2000. I do remember owing $20 in late fees to blockbuster video for keeping it so long after it was due back. It was worth it! This has classic written all over it, I think it's safe to say that anyone that was involved with this movie has a great career now because of it. American pie has an absolute all star cast led by the Great Jason biggs Anyone who enjoys comedy, teen comedy must see this movie! honestly you need to watch more movies if you haven't sen this one!!!

10/10

American Pie has all the ingredients of a good movie. First, the plot deals with young people in search of their first sexual experience. What could be more basic to the human condition? Second, although obviously fiction, the film has a feeling of reality capturing the awkwardness and anxiety of young people at this point in their lives. Third, it is well written and not always predictable as each young man employs his own strategy, and of course, in the real world things do not always go as planned. Fourth, the cast consists of very talented young actors playing characters which may remind the audience of people they may have known. Fifth, the film has its poignant moments. The final ingredient is this movie is hilarious. The film has one liners, sight gags, and situations that very funny. The audience, which ranged from teenagers to middle age, laughed almost constantly and out loud. CAUTION: This film is rated "R" for sexual situations and the use of alcohol by young people. If you are easily offended or sexual humor makes you uncomfortable, stay away. However, if you are not in the aforementioned, you may enjoy it. Three stars!!!