American Reunion
April. 06,2012 RThe characters we met a little more than a decade ago return to East Great Falls for their high school reunion. In one long-overdue weekend, they will discover what has changed, who hasn’t, and that time and distance can’t break the bonds of friendship.
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Let's be realistic.
I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.
There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.
The American Pie franchise accompanied generations of teens through their teenage years, and for a good portion of us, it was the first time we saw nudity. I still remember coming home from the video club, going straight up to my room and locking the door, just so my folks wouldn't freak out. American Pie was the movie that started the whole American/romance/comedy genre. And then it turned sour. Yeah, we were excited with American Pie, we loved American Pie 2. We sat through American Wedding. On Band Camp, well, that didn't lived up to our expectations. Naked Mile was kind of an improvement, but still. Then came the Beta House. That kinda reminded the first few, but it was still lacking something. And then it hit us. The Book of Love. Damn. If I could undo watching a movie, Book of Love would definitely be it. What a tremendous pile of garbage that movie was. Most of us thought that this was it, our beloved series would end like that.But, thankfully, someone felt the need to redeem themselves, and voilà, American Reunion was made. It's everything the first movies were, and even more! It sports the original cast, the original hilarious moments and has the same old "feel". I know I mentioned the cast, but it also has the original Stifler. A must watch for anyone who loved the first few movies and/or grew up in the nineties.
All of the reviews I have read, for the most part, state that this is a lot like the first AP movie, and that it is almost as good. Here's the truth: it's not. While the movie delivers some solid laughs, and a little bit of raunchy humor, it is far too focused on nostalgia. The little overtones and references to the original movie are humorous and well- placed, however they clearly tried too hard to make it reminiscent and it just came off as more of a feel-good, drama-comedy. The character development was good, and the plot was solid, but it was too mushy. Another big problem is that in an attempt at being reminiscent of the first, it repeated a lot of the original gags which really just came across as a little lazy. So, the movie is funny, at times hilarious, and at times sad. It's a fun watch, especially if you are an AP fan, but definitely not as strong as AP and AP 2. Beats American Wedding hands down though. It's fun, and a good look back at the movies so many people grew up watching and loving, but nothing all that special.
The original gang returns to Great East Falls thirteen years (yes, even Nadia is back in a cameo!) since John organizes a Class of 1999 reunion. Jim and Michelle have a little son, Oz is a semi-celebrity who has a supermodel for a girlfriend, Kevin is a stay at home husband, while Finch is living it up by travelling all over the world. Heather, a cardiologist, has settled down with a douche who masks himself as a good guy and Vicky, uh we don't really know what she's been upto. All of the characters are grown up and there are many different facets to them other than always being horny and on the hunt for sex, except for Stifler of course. He's still the same old dipsh*t living under his mother's roof, but now working under a Mr. Doraiswamy (Vik Sahay).I was not even a teen when the original trilogy came out. So, I watched them in a marathon when I was around 14-15. I love the first three Pie movies, but don't really care for the rest of them. This movie was definitely a pleasant surprise. Who knew Hollywood could get a comedy sequel right! Don't misunderstand me. There isn't much that's innovative or brilliant in this Reunion. The crude jokes, though hilarious and gross at times, are tame compared to the original movies. The nudity is also way low from before and it feels almost tasteful (in the way that these sex comedies can be tasteful). Speaking of nudity, Kara (Ali Cobrin) is just gorgeous and the female characters still don't have much to do in this. But hey men are as objectified as females (that ass flex will haunt you forever). So, there's that.There are a few flaws, the most important among them is totally forgetting about their baby by the end. This movie highlights how dumb it is to run after outer beauty, learning to trust your friends, doing the right thing among other stuff and its all clichéd, but just so well done. Its heartfelt and captured the essence of the Pie movies wonderfully. The ace up the makers sleeves is the return of the complete cast. This one will definitely make fans who grew up with the original Pie nostalgic.7/10
This 4th theatrical 'Pie' film (ignore the 4 direct to DVD releases) is actually a very enjoyable reunion with the original characters. 13 years have gone by and it's entertaining to see how they and their lives have changed, and as a viewer it's also a bit of a nostalgic look back to times passed. The original Pie movie dated from a time when there where no cell phones and the internet was a newer technology. The makers clevery weave in all the guys and girls from the original films and the story is as well written as it could be. If you liked American Pie then I certainly would recommend this film. The 6,8 IMDb score for once is justified, but maybe not for 'Pie' haters or people who haven't at least seen (and remember) the first one.