EuroTrip (2004)

User Rating:

6.5/10   

Director:

Jeff Schaffer

Writers (WGA):

Alec Berg (written by) &
David Mandel (written by) ...

Release Date:

20 February 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Adventure

Tagline:

No actual Europeans were harmed in the making of this film.

Plot:

Dumped by his girlfriend, a high school grad decides to embark on an overseas adventure in Europe with his friends.

Plot Keywords:

Europe | Pen Pal | Graduation | Bare Butt | Germany

Awards:

1 nomination

US TV Schedule:

Sun. July 19

6:00 PM

TBS

Cast

Scott Mechlowicz	...	Scott Thomas
Jacob Pitts	...	Cooper Harris
Kristin Kreuk	...	Fiona
Cathy Meils	...	Mrs. Thomas
Nial Iskhakov	...	Bert
Michelle Trachtenberg	...	Jenny
Travis Wester	...	Jamie
Matt Damon	...	Donny
J. Adams	...	Guitars - Lustra, Donny's Band
Christopher Baird	...	Vocals - Lustra, Donny's Band
Nicholas J.M. Cloutman	...	Bass - Lustra, Donny's Band
Bruce Fulford	...	Drums - Lustra, Donny's Band
Molly Schade	...	Candy
Jakki Degg	...	Missy
Lenka Vomocilova	...	Sissy

Also Known As:

Fistful of Euros (USA) (working title)
The Ugly Americans (USA) (working title)
Untitled Berg, Schaffer, Mandel Project (USA) (working title)
Untitled Montecito Project (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for sexuality, nudity, language and drug/alcohol content.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | French | German | Italian | Japanese

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Brazil:14 | New Zealand:R16 | Portugal:M/16 (unrated DVD version) | Germany:12 (R rated version) | Italy:VM14 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Ontario) | Canada:18A | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 (unrated DVD version) (cut) | Netherlands:12 | Spain:18 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #40500) | USA:Unrated (unrated DVD version)

Filming Locations:

Central Railway Station, New Town, Prague, Czech Republic

Company:

DreamWorks SKG

Trivia:

The word "zussamen" doesn't exist in the German language. The correct word is "zusammen" (together), although it doesn't fit the meaning and the grammatical use of the word "zussamen" in the movie.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: As the group are approaching the Vatican, you can clearly see the Colosseum in the background when the Vatican and Colosseum are on opposite sides of the city of Rome.

Quotes:

[first lines]
P.A. announcer: Congratulations. Hudson High class of 2004!

Movie Connections:

References European Vacation (1985)

Soundtrack:

Hot Stuff

Excellent Absurd Comedy: Funnier Than American Pie

This movie is hilarious & a must see for those who like American Pie, Scary Movie, Senseless & similar types of comedies. Eurotrip uses almost every single cliché or stereotype regarding Europe & exaggerates it enormously in an unbelievably funny way.

Surprisingly the acting, which is done mainly by unknown actors & actresses, is very good. As for Michelle Trachtenberg, she is just plain awesome. Her acting deserves real praise. Plus, the film features several pretty successful cameo appearances. Lucy Lawless as S&M dominatrix is particularly hilarious.

Though the story itself can't be considered particularly original, the movie is interesting, cause of unstoppable flow of hilarious jokes. The theater was almost torn down with the viewers' laughter, when I watched the film. The scene with The Pope is an instant classic in my point of view, I haven't seen something this hilarious since the first Scary Movie came out. Some satirical aspects also take place in the movie: especially funny was the scene, when the characters arrive to a club in Slovakia & hear a techno remix of a song 'Scotty Doesn't Know'. Awesome moment.

In general, I think the film is underrated. In my opinion it is better than the first & the second American Pie, the second Scary Movie & a great number of less famous comedies. Go see it & have fun.