A good film reflecting teens sexuality issues

Rating: 9/10 (1 September 1999)

American Pie is a great movie. Why? I'll try to explain... When I first saw the film i laughed at the scenes where Jim was discovering his own sexuality, or lack thereof. But if you think about it for a second, isn't that the problem of many, many American teens nowadays? Adults are constantly proclaiming that sex is bad, something you should stay away from until you are at least 67! I so very often see adult Americans tell their mid-puberty-hormones-going-wild teen kids to stay away from all things fun, and not to forget - natural. "We accept the world presented to us" Ed Harris said in The Truman Show, and I agree to that. If I were told all my life that blue actually is red - I would believe it, but that doesn't make it right. American Pie shows us all that sex is a problem teens struggle with, and it is the parents obligation and privelidge to assist and guide their children. A very important point here is "guide", it's better to tell your children "how to" rater "not to", I believe. "Man shaped in Gods vision" ring a bell? Just kidding. We need more reality in films, especially American films. Even a comedy like American Pie can have an important story to tell, and I believe this film gived it a very good try, perfect I'd say. Today's society needs some "Grrrr" and "Swinging, baby" as a great british spy would say! So my final comment is that American Pie is a great film, very funny, the actors do a good job portraying young frustrated, scared and real teenagers longing for "love". It makes a good point which can be helpful in life, for both parents and children. Is it dangerous to tell kids that sex is allright? No! Love and sexuality is a great thing! And it's important.