Rated R, 113 minutes
"American Reunion" serves up another slice of pie, very raunchy pie, that was first started by the teen comedy "American Pie" way back in 1999. The whole gang is back for another round as the group from East Great Falls returns for their high school reunion. Much like pie itself, "American Reunion" is comfort food; it's nothing new and you know exactly what you're getting but you still end up happy. Jim (Jason Biggs) and Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) are married with a young child; Kevin (Thomas Ian Nichols) is a happily married architect who works from home; Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) is a world traveler; Oz (Chris Klein) is a sports journalist and celebrity dancing alumni; as for Stiffler (Seann William Scott), he's still Stiffler, trying to grow up after all these years. "American Reunion" comes at the right time when Hollywood has embraced raunch comedy, something that made "American Pie" fresher way back in the Clinton Administration. You've seen this before with the other films in this franchise so by and large it doesn't tread new ground, except everyone is a little older now. The guys get together, party some like old days, and the usual hijinks ensue before the big reunion. Mena Suvari, Tara Reid (who looks fabulous by the way) also appear, though they seem like after thoughts compared with the footage the gentlemen get. Biggs is pudgier and schlubbier and his goofiness has worn down over the years, but it's still nice seeing him with Levy, who along with Scott nearly steal the show. Watch for appearances/cameos by other "American Pie" alum including Jennifer Coolidge (still underused but funny), Natasha Lyone, Shannon Elizabeth and Chris Owen as The Sherminator. "American Reunion" is good for a few laughs, which may be all that's needed to be a hit. Not the best in this franchise, but still funny enough for those familiar with these films.
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