Last night, the UK was served up the remaining
slice of American Pie, with the final portion of the teen movie franchise, American
Reunion, hitting the big screen. But has the pie gone stale?
It’s been 13
years since we were first introduced to the students of East Great Falls in the
original American Pie (1999), where we followed Jim, Kevin, Stifler, Oz and
Finch on their desperate mission to graduate without their virginity. American
Pie 2 (2001) and American Wedding (2003) shortly followed, leaving the gang as
young adults. Now, nine years later, they return home for their thirteen year
high school reunion, more interested in their careers and families than porn
and parties, with the exception of Stifler, who remains as mischievous and
hedonistic as ever. Upon their return to East Great Falls, the boys find
themselves stuck between their adult responsibilities and the nostalgia of
their teenage years- Jim is seduced by the girl that he used to babysit and Stifler
shows the new generation who’s boss, whilst Finch still longs for Stifler’s
Mom.
In true reunion
style, all of the original cast make an appearance, albeit briefly. Eugene Levy
shines once again as Jim’s Dad, giving a hilariously realistic drunken
performance and providing Jim with more priceless father-son advice. However, Tara
Reid’s whiney and boring performance as Vicky was somewhat underwhelming, and
recalling her time in the Big Brother house last summer, it is questionable
whether she acted or just played herself.
Seann William Scott steals the show once again as Stifler, providing plenty
of laughs.
The film
reminisced on some of the most iconic gags of its predecessors, but served up
some fresh laughs too, and although it could be criticised as predictable, had it not followed through with the expected clichés I’d only
have been left disappointed.
Has anyone seen American Reunion yet? What are your thoughts?
