a hilarious documentary of teenage sexual angst

Rating: 9/10 (7 July 1999)

Well, I too saw the sneak preview of this delightful movie positioned around the quest of four high school seniors to get laid before graduation. If you think the premise is vulgar, then you may not want to read on, b/c this movie is not for you. Not only does it put There's Something About Mary to shame with it's liberal use of bodily fluids, but it surpasses it through its hilarious performances and unforgettable scenes. To put this movie in a nutshell would be to label it a documentary about teenage sexual angst. Needless to say, there are many things in this movie that resemble soft porn, minus the cheesy music and bad acting. The movie does do a very good job of displaying the different attitudes towards sex and quite possibly (this may be a long shot) love through its use of great characterization. Chris Klein, last seen in Election, brings another genuine performance to the screen, along with Jason Biggs, who's new to me but obviously a pro already, and Thomas Ian Nicholas, a wide-eyed poster boy for Clearasil. But the standout performance, although small, has got to be Alyson Hannigan as a naughty nerd who provides the movie with its most memorable shock...believe me, you'll know once you see it. Yes, the toilet humor is abundant, but the script is equipped with nonstop laughs and clever interludes. If you enjoy comedies and aren't embarrassed by the sight of naked women and masturbation, then you have got to see this movie.