American Reunion

I rarely use my blog as a forum to discuss movies. But, I feel a strong urge to do so. On Friday, I saw American Reunion with my sister. (Sidenote: We were literally the only two in the theater not on a date). I was very excited to see American Reunion. Just to be clear: I rarely get excited about seeing a movie. I usually decide if I want to see a movie based on how long it is. (My favorite movies are ninety minutes long).

However, I feel a deep tie to this movie, as it is a cultural icon from my generation. After all, the original American Pie movie centers around the class of 1999. I was a freshman in highschool in June of 1999, and I idolized my seniors (Class of ’99). 

American Pie (The Fourth) was the perfect blend of comedy, raunch and nostalgia. While the movie does not spend too long at the actual reunion, the music that plays while there is magical. Naturally, music that came out in the late 90’s was the highlight. Aka, my late middle school and early high school years, and I ask you...what could be better?

In addition, the movie did a tasteful job of balancing a semi-graceful entrance into adulthood, while not forgetting to look back on the past. And by sheer virtue, any movie that makes me feel nostalgic for highschool is okay with me. And, with my ten year highschool reunion later this year, this movie slid right into my reality. 

American Reunion also did a fantastic job of poking fun at the ridiculousness of the 90's. And, yet this movie has a modern twist--with references to JDate for one. Lastly, it was lovely to see my old favorite characters back together again. (Especially since many of them became train wrecks in their personal lives post American Pie).

In short, go see this movie. You won't regret it.