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 | Tantra | Party | Beach House | Beach

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:

Adam Herz, the writer of this film, wrote the screenplay with numerous references to the University of Michigan (his own alma mater). He also included Michigan's fight song, "Hail to the Victors", in the movie. However, the university did not approve use of its name, due to the adult nature of the film. Herz had to omit any reference to the school.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Kevin is telling the guys about him and Vickie, whilst sat on the rocks near the end of the film. The wide and close up shots of all characters besides Kevin show there backs to the water, but then the close up shot of Kevin shows the sea behind him.

Quotes:

Stifler: [regarding Oz] The force is strong with that one.

Movie Connections:

References The Graduate (1967)

Soundtrack:

Gladiator March

An even better slice of pie.

Jim, Oz, Kev, Finch, and Stifler reunite after their first year of college, and rent a lake shore home for the summer, hoping to make it a summer that they'll never forget. Predictably outrageous things happen.

I definitely liked this; one of those rare instances where I like the sequel even more than the original. It's longer than the first one, has more of a plot, and even gets serious towards the end. What I like about it are its moments of pure, inspired insanity. I was laughing loud at some points in the film. (Take my advice and see the unrated version if you're able.) Seann William Scott is a riot as Stifler, and Eugene Levy is once again a scene stealer as Jim's incredibly understanding dad. And, best of all, the entire main cast from the original is brought back for this one, and they still make it work.

9/10