American Pie 2 (2001)

Director:

J.B. Rogers

Writers (WGA):

Adam Herz (characters)
David H. Steinberg (story) ...

Release Date:

10 August 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

This Summer It's All About Sticking Together.

Plot:

The continuing bawdy adventures of a group of friends reuniting after their first year of college.

Plot Keywords:

College | Party | Beach | Friend | Beach House

Awards:

7 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Jason Biggs	...	Jim Levenstein
Shannon Elizabeth	...	Nadia
Alyson Hannigan	...	Michelle Flaherty
Chris Klein	...	Oz
Thomas Ian Nicholas	...	Kevin Myers
Natasha Lyonne	...	Jessica
Tara Reid	...	Vicky
Seann William Scott	...	Stifler
Mena Suvari	...	Heather
Eddie Kaye Thomas	...	Finch
Chris Owen	...	Chuck Sherman
Eugene Levy	...	Jim's Dad
Molly Cheek	...	Jim's Mom
Denise Faye	...	Danielle
Lisa Arturo	...	Amber

Also Known As:

Secret Disguise (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexual content, crude humor, language and drinking.

Runtime:

108 min | UK:105 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Australia:M (TV rating) | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:R (Manitoba) (unrated version) | Malaysia:18PL | South Korea:18 | Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Chile:14 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Hungary:16 | Iceland:12 | Ireland:18 | Israel:16 | Italy:T | Mexico:B15 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:11 | Portugal:M/16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #38445) (original rating) | USA:Unrated (unrated video version) | Singapore:R(A) | Singapore:M18 (DVD rating)

Filming Locations:

Grand Haven, Michigan, USA

Company:

LivePlanet

Trivia:

The first rehearsal with director J.B. Rogers was at a strip club in LA.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When the guys are arriving at the beach house with the truck for the very first time the crew is reflected in the pick-up.

Quotes:

Stifler: I got peed on!

Movie Connections:

References The Terminator (1984)

Soundtrack:

Hit or Miss

Not as flat as some may think

First of all, this is (of course) a film for people who want to laugh (mainly at others screwing up). Especially Jim (Jason Biggs) seems to get himself in the most embarrassing situations over and over again. But there are other funny moments too, with the Stifmeister (Sean William Scott), Ozzy (Chris Klein), Kev (Thomas Ian Nicholas) and Finchy (Eddie Kaye Thomas). Mainly the film is about what moves people my age and any other age most, the opposite sex. All that obsessing and wondering about the other (does he / she like me, do I love him / her?) is really greatly portrayed and realistic. Of course the people in the film are all not too shabby looking and there are some sick and perverted moments in the film, but you really have to look at the bigger picture. You have to look past the babes, the booze and the parties. You have to look past that ‘every guy's perfect summer' and see that this film is not about sex, it is not about being sexy and cool. This film is about being whoever you are, being true to yourself and your friends, but most of all it is about love. I mean the latter thing may not be true for all characters in the film (e.g. Steve Stifler), but it sure concerns the ‘main characters' life (Jimbo's life). The rest of the film is however pure fun and freedom, that any college student hopes to get. I sure hope my first summer of being in college will rock like that. Can't wait to see the sequel. And again, I do not think I have to force someone to make a sequel.

8 out of 10