The 90's "Porky's"...and something much better

Rating: Null/10 (1 December 1999)

American Pie is a funny and alarmingly clever film that became one of the sleeper hits of the summer of 1999. It is a teenage T/A film, reminiscent of those produced during the eighties featuring such superstars as Phoebe Cates and that girl from "Tomboy." However, American Pie is well made, well cast, and delivers exactly what it intended to do, while others of its mold, such as the Porky's series, simply lapse into derivative slapstick and un-funny scenes.
I found American Pie to be very imaginative and incredibly witty, and it depicts the lives of teenagers in a sweet light that could have easily degenerated into some sort of "Kids"-esque oversexed romp. Young adult viewers will enjoy this film not because of its truthful story line or dead-on performances, but rather its non-complicated gross-out comedy. In other words, parents don't faint when you decide to take a seat next to your son or daughter and watch it.
Highly recommended.