They don't make them like this anymore. The most well-done comedy of the year!

Rating: Null/10 (12 July 1999)

"Porky's" or "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," are two of the greatest movies of this caliber. American Pie, which does a great job in following suit, is one of the most refreshingly entertaining movies I've seen in the last several years. It contains many pranks as well as many schemes that backfire, and plenty of humor to get the politicians in an uproar. But I was very surprised at the fact that the movie carried many redeeming messages with it. IE, sex, although enjoyable and sometimes being the only goal of horny youngans, is not the most important thing in life, they only think it is. I know I'm not alone in my theory. Many of us were once horny teens who at the very least, THOUGHT about doing unspeakable things to simulate the act of sex. And if you laugh while watching this movie's depiction of this very point, put yourself into that category.
Movies about high school have been on the lame side for the last 5 or 6 years. American Pie will hopefully start a rebellion against the "She's All Thats" of the world. I say this because I get offended when directors portray high school as this adult world where everyone knows the score and seems to be so organized and on top of things (ie Dawson's Creek, Beverly Hills 90210). Myself, along with most of the other 440 people in my graduating class (as well as the rest of the country's high shcool population) didn't know anything, now looking back on it.
American Pie is a movie for anyone who was once a confused and curious teenager in high school, guys and girls alike. The bluntness of the humor may suggest it's only for men. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE. Under all the bits and pranks, you will find an actual movie with loads of charm that is well worth your time.