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AMERICAN PIE SET:
American Pie(1999)
American Pie 2(2001)
American Pie 3: American Wedding(2003)



AMERICAN PIE(1999):

Definitely a teens movie, although it's not too
bad! I wouldn't say it's on my top ten of all time.
Not even on the top 100! But not a total waste
of time. There is some nudity, just in case you're
interested! C+

From Amazon.com:

Anyone who's watched just about any teenage
film knows that the greatest evil in this world
isn't chemical warfare, ethnic cleansing, or even
the nuclear bomb. The worst crime known to
man? Why, virginity, of course. As we've learned
from countless films--from Summer of '42 to Risky
Business--virginity is a criminal burden that one
must shed oneself of as quickly as possible. And
while many of these films have given the topic
a bad name, American Pie quietly sweeps in and
gives sex some of its dignity back. Dignity, you
may say? How can a film that highlights intercourse
with fruit pies, premature ejaculation broadcasted
across the Internet, and the gratuitous "gross-out"
shots restore the dignity of a genre that's been
encumbered with such heavyweights as Porky's
and Losin' It? The plot may be typical, with four
high school friends swearing to "score" by prom,
yet the film rises above the muck with its superior
cast, successful and sweet humor, and some
actually rather retro values about the meaning
and importance of sex. Jason Biggs, Chris Klein,
Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Eddie Kaye Thomas
make up the odd quartet of pals determined
to woo, lie, and beg their way to manhood.
The young women they pursue are wary girlfriend
Vicky (Tara Reid), choir girl Heather (Mena Suvari),
band geek Michelle (Alyson Hannigan), and just
about any other female who is willing and able.
Natasha Lyonne as Jessica, playing a similar
role as in Slums of Beverly Hills, is the general
adviser to the crowd (when Vicky tells her "I
want it to be the right time, the right place,"
Jessica responds, "It's not a space shuttle launch,
it's sex"). The comedic timing hits the mark
-especially in the deliberately awkward scenes
between Jim (Biggs) and his father (Eugene
Levy). And, of course, lessons are learned in
this genuinely funny film, which will probably
please the adult crowd even more than it will
the teenage one. --Jenny Brown


Cast of American Pie:

Jason Biggs ... Jim Levenstein
Chris Klein ... Chris 'Oz' Ostreicher
Thomas Ian Nicholas ... Kevin Myers
Alyson Hannigan ... Michelle Flaherty
Shannon Elizabeth ... Nadia
Tara Reid ... Victoria 'Vicky' Lathum
Eddie Kaye Thomas ... Paul Finch
Seann William Scott ... Steve Stifler (as Seann W. Scott)
Eugene Levy ... Jim's Dad
Natasha Lyonne ... Jessica
Mena Suvari ... Heather
Jennifer Coolidge ... Stifler's Mom
Chris Owen ... Chuck Sherman
Eric Lively ... Albert
Molly Cheek ... Jim's Mom



AMERICAN PIE 2(2001):

This is an oddity amongst sequels, it's actually
better than the original!! While the story still
revolves around kids trying to score, this one
actually is much more fun, and not so overbearing!
The whole cast has returned for this one, and
they are all trying to hook up, or solidify their
relationships! Much fun! B

From Amazon.com:

More humiliating sex adventures from America's
favorite dumb-dumb teens. In this one, they
allegedly take the next step into adulthood, but
the material seems more infantile and antierotic
than ever. It's amazing that actual teen-agers
accept this picture of themselves and don't throw
popcorn or something worse at the screen. With
Jason Biggs, showing some comic style as the
stumbling Jim, and Chris Klein, Seann William
Scott, Mena Suvari, and Eugene
Levy. -David Denby Copyright © 2006 The New Yorker


Cast of American Pie 2:

Jason Biggs ... Jim Levenstein
Shannon Elizabeth ... Nadia
Alyson Hannigan ... Michelle Flaherty
Chris Klein ... Oz
Thomas Ian Nicholas ... Kevin Myers
Natasha Lyonne ... Jessica
Tara Reid ... Vicky
Seann William Scott ... Stifler
Mena Suvari ... Heather
Eddie Kaye Thomas ... Finch
Chris Owen ... Chuck Sherman
Eugene Levy ... Jim's Dad
Molly Cheek ... Jim's Mom
Denise Faye ... Danielle
Lisa Arturo ... Amber



AMERICAN PIE 3: AMERICAN WEDDING(2003):

This one drops the ball in several areas!! Not
near as good as the last one, and not even as
good as the first one! Still, if you've watched
the first two, this one is a must watch just to
see the growth of the guys in the film! Not
terrible, but not a classic. C+

From Amazon.com:

After three dates, the "American Pie" franchise
has become a dull and familiar affair. Jesse
Dylan's lacklustre direction strands the actors in
a series of raunchy, stale bachelor-party gags,
and the original ensemble cast has been shaved
down to the bare minimum. (That should have
been a warning.) Of those who chose to return,
only the reliable Eugene Levy manages some gifted
bits. -Bruce Diones Copyright 2006 The New Yorker


Cast of American Pie 3: American Wedding:

Jason Biggs ... Jim Levenstein
Seann William Scott ... Steve Stifler
Alyson Hannigan ... Michelle Flaherty
Eddie Kaye Thomas ... Paul Finch
Thomas Ian Nicholas ... Kevin Myers
January Jones ... Cadence Flaherty
Eugene Levy ... Jim's Dad
Molly Cheek ... Jim's Mom
Deborah Rush ... Mary Flaherty
Fred Willard ... Harold Flaherty
Angela Paton ... Grandma
Eric Allan Kramer ... Bear (as Eric Allen Kramer)
Amanda Swisten ... Fraulein Brandi
Nikki Schieler Ziering ... Officer Krystal
Lawrence Pressman ... Head Coach


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