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American Reunion
- Review Date: April 6, 2012
- R
- Genre: Comedy
- 2012
Common Sense Media says
Raunchy sequel recycles same formula, minus some laughs.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although American Reunion tries to recapture the success of the original -- and equally raunchy -- American Pie, it doesn't quite succeed. What it does succeed at is being extremely crude and crass; there's both male and female nudity (including an extended shot of a man's penis), very suggestive sex scenes, and nearly constant talk of sex. There's also lots of drinking (including a very drunk 18-year-old), some drug use, and nearly constant swearing -- it's easier to try to count the sentences without profanity than to quantify the curses heard here. If teens have already seen the earlier movies in the series and can handle the content, then this won't be a departure; but if they're not, something less over-the-top would be a better pick.
What's the story?
It's been 13 years since the American Pie gang graduated from high school, and they've all grown up and gone their separate ways. Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) are still together and have added a kid to the family, Oz (Chris Klein) is a successful TV sports reporter, and Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) seems to have dropped off the grid. But the siren call of an AMERICAN REUNION brings them all back home (they were a bit too disorganized to schedule it 10 years after leaving school), and they quickly find themselves rekindling old friendships -- and in some cases wondering whether the fire has truly gone out of some of those old flames. And of course, it wouldn't really live up to the original film's legacy of laughs if the entire weekend wasn't filled with liquor-fueled hijinks, thanks to inveterate troublemaker Stifler (Seann William Scott).
Is it any good?
Reunions are meant to remind you of the best of high school, but American Reunion serves as a reminder of a basic life lesson: Leave well enough alone. Though it's nice to see the gang all together again -- they did have amazing rapport in the original -- the bloom quickly falls off the rose, and it's clear that too much time has passed. We discover we don't much care anymore about the group, save perhaps for Jim and Michelle (and even then, it's only a little).
Since the first film was released, a stream of funnier, edgier ensemble movies and comedies has come and gone -- The Hangover, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Superbad -- and they've blazed newer, more memorable trails. The jokes here are tired; the takeaways predictable. (Marriage needs work? You don't say.) And the plotlines are flabby and bordering on creepy -- for example, the one about Jim and his next-door neighbor. It's a little like going to your own reunion and discovering that you're not as nimble, as hardy, or as, well, young as you once were. Only, if it was your own reunion, you'd hope to discover that you were wiser and better and happier. American Reunion, sadly, isn't.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about what teens think of sex and what parents think of teens having sex. It's also a good opportunity for parents to answer whatever questions teens may have, both about values surrounding sex and about safe sex.
Do you think American Reunion is raunchier than the original? How does it compare to other over-the-top comedies in recent years? What other movies and TV shows reach for a laugh this way?
How have the characters changed since their high school days? How are their relationships different? Do you think this is a realistic look at how friendships and marriage change over the years?
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Good Chemistrey+Athousand Laughs+1 Positive Message+Likeable charecters= a really funny movie.
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i have not seen any of these ungodly movies nore do i plan to any time soon but for those of you who do like this sort of thing please remember that this movie is rated R and there is plenty of good reason not to take your kids to see this one please remember all the good dirty fun you had with the last 3 movies and keep in mind that it is definatly not for kids and is an adult movie to see this easter weekend for adults
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Super funny crude comedy
There is a lot of strong sexual content and language. Lots of nudity, full frontal male and topless female. Definaetly not for young kids or teens. Know your kid
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DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
A MUST SEE , FUNNIEST AS HELL
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Good movie, but lots of sex, and swearing
I am not going to lie, I kinda liked this movie, but it is NOT for young kids in any way. It shows breasts, backsides, and a awkward view of a man's penis. Plus, swear words galore!
So, all in all, all-right movie, but wayyy to much sex stuff and cursing
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Kid, 12 years old
April 28, 2012
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American reunion is one of the best comedies of 2012
American reunion is a good pop corn flick.The movie is a half comedy half drama movie. The movie made my laugh three times. This movie is okay for kids 13 and up who have seen the first three movies so see this movie it is awesome.
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American Pie is back, and improved very much. Still sexual.
In 1999, "American Pie", a very funny teen comedy came out and was a worldwide success. 2001, the first sequel came, followed by a third one, entitled "American Reunion". Although not as good as the first one, they were still pretty funny. 2005, "American Pie - Band Camp" came out. Hardly having everything to do with the original movie, it was very unfunny and stupid. But it became worse, when "American Pie - The Naked Mile" came out. "American Pie - Beta House" was just as dumb as the naked mile, plus crude illegal sexual acts. I will not even bother talking about "American Pie - The Book of Love". One of the worst movies ever made.
In 2012, the old "American Pie" cast came back and made this movie something great. Also, the movie was much, MUCH funnier than volume 4 to 7. It is even better than 2 and 3. The movie is highly sexual, features sequences of sex, a picture of full frontal male nudity (nothing sexual, VERY comical, not meant to arouse), a man having hair around his mouth after oral sex, strong sexual references, masturbation, etc.
YOU NEED TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE THREE SCENES OF DRUG USE, PLEASE KNOW YOUR CHILD ABOUT DRUGS!
I am absolutely against drugs, but i don't know how affected other kids are when they see someone smoke drugs.
The movie is very funny, but also the actors are good, the movie deals with becoming mature and growing up, how different generations are, how things change (this is a topic i am interested very much).
Also, every actor from the first movie is featured, and i am not just talking about the main characters - even the minor roles have their screen time. I just hope this is the last sequel.
Great comedy, suitable for teens and up (note this is not a porn).
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| Topics: | friendship, high school |
| Studio: | Universal Pictures |
| Directors: | Hayden Schlossberg, Jon Hurwitz |
| Cast: | Alyson Hannigan, Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Run time: | 113 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | April 6, 2012 |
| MPAA rating: | R |
| MPAA explanation: | crude and sexual content throughout, nudity, language, brief drug use and teen drinking |
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