Raunchy And Unexpectedly Sweet

Rating: 8/10 (10 July 1999)

The buzz on this raunchy teen comedy has been building for some time now, with some predicting it to be (and comparing it to) this Summer's "There's Something About Mary." While there's nothing blindingly original about the story, it DOES have its share of raunchy laughs and gross-out gags. And yes, it DOES have an unexpected sweetness and innocence laced throughout it similar to "Mary," but without that film's mean-spiritedness.
The young cast is very good, especially Jason Biggs as the innocent and confused leader of the gang who all pledge to lose their virginity on prom night...he seems to be the one caught in a majority of the most embarrassing situations, but admirably seems to escape with his dignity intact. Eugene Levy is extremely amusing as Biggs' father, trying to impart wisdom to his son but at the most inopportune times.
A cut or two above most teen comedies and not as irresponsible as you might gather by the previews. Very funny stuff!!