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American Wedding

imageMovie Review : American Wedding

Plot Shot : After a prom night quickie, a visit to band camp and tons of kinky sex perv-boy Jim and nympho Michelle embark on the "next step" into adulthood, marital bliss. Alright everybody shave your nads and let's get ready for the wedding of the century...

Overview : I went into this movie expecting a shitfest just north of "Loser" and just south of "Boys and Girls", everything I had read and heard led me to believe that this movie would suck inordinate amounts of ass. Sure this movie has it's problems, like not really caring about the characters. However not giving a shit about the dumbasses in these flicks was okay because the trilogy was just a trio of grossout comedies wrapped in a shiny, romantic veneer. As much as we all tolerate Jim and his lame ass crew we all must admit the whole reason this franchise even made it to a third part is because of the man, the myth, the legend The Stiffmeister. Stifler is in full effect in this flick, he rocks and rocks hard. He is basically the only character that is even halfway developed in this movie, this movie seems to lose it's focus which is supposed to be on Jim and Michelle and shifts to focus on Stifler and his growth. There are a couple really dumb story moments in this movie such as Michelle's sister Cadance (January Jones) flipping back and forth from Finch to Stifler trying to figure out which guy is more "boneable" and this chick is a supposedly a virgin. Yes, all the virgins I know really want to get deflowered by a dickhead in a linen closet, what the fuck? Also why the fuck would some really hot virgin want a guy who says "fuck" every 5 seconds and acts like a total asshole? I have been trying that routine for years and nothing, fuck Hollywood! Anyways if you can suspend reality and put aside the fact that shit like what goes on in this flick is about as realistic as any of the cast besides Stifler ever having a post-Pie career you will enjoy another raunchy romp in Jim's world.

Characters : Jim (Jason Biggs) is funny at times and once again is the laughing stock he has been for all three films but somehow always seems to come out on top. There is a moment in the movie where this issue is brought up and conveniently dismissed like the filmmakers were like "Oh shit, this makes no sense, ok let's make something up". Michelle (Alyson Hannigan) is cute and funny as the perpetually horny band geek. I just don't understand how her character went through high school without anyone caring about her, band geek or not, she is cute. The other returning buddies of Jim are Finch (the "motherfucker") and that dumbass who got dumped by Tara Reid in AP2. The reason I call him a "dumbass" is not because he got dumped by Reid but because I forgot his and his character's name, that is how much of an impact he had on this franchise. Finch while having some fun moments here and there is just a foil for Sean William Scott (Stifler) to play off of which he does with great enthusiasm. This movie is all Stifler all the time though as he once again owns the screen and our attention. Eugene Levy is amusing once again as Jim's Dad but some scenes just seem to be retreads of the last two flicks.

Direction : There is a lot of schlock and crap in this script, and some really cheesy "I love you guys" type of moments, this movie at times loses track of the fact it is a gross-out flick and not a romantic comedy. Besides a couple of scenes that slow down the funny the pace of the movie is pretty brisk. Director Jesse Dylan also directed "How High" which shows that he has the talent to take a dumbass script and still make a pretty funny movie.

Genre Exclusive : As a romantic comedy it sucks, the script is too weak to support any actual emotional investment in the characters. However as a gross-out comedy this movie work and succeeds in setting the bar very high in the area of sickness and depravity. Expect a lot of man ass, some shit eating, a bunch of pubic hair, some mother and "grandmotherfucking" and a two big pairs of fake boobs. It's like the "12 Days of Christmas" on crack.

Problems : Well the biggest problem is that the script sucks ass but like I said in the overview the movie can succeed beyond the script if you understand you aren't watching this movie for the script but for the sick humor. Another problem which really isn't that big a problem is the absence of other past Pie cast members Mena Suvari, Chris Klein, Tara Reid and Shannon Elizabeth. Although I could give a shit less about all of those characters I think I would have enjoyed a little hint of what happened to them. My theory is that Oz and Heather died in a hang-gliding accident, Vicky OD'd on heroin and crack and Nadia died when her silicon tits burst. See that just helps the story move right along.

Sequel Worthy : I really don't see any reason to continue this franchise, they have hit the three major steps of growing up and there really is no room to movie forward with the growth of Jim and friends. The only real wiggle room I can see if they decide to make another entry in the series is if Jim becomes a father but by all accounts this was the last taste of Pie we will ever have, or at least until all the actors declare bankruptcy.

To DVD or not to DVD : Well if this DVD is packed with extra features it might warrant a DVD buy but half of those features would have to be on the tits in this movie. I'm joking of course, or am I? I enjoy the trilogy but I haven't bought one of the movies on DVD yet so I doubt I well shell out the dough on this flick. However if you own the first one or two then why not spring for this movie?

Final Thoughts : It depends on perspective, if you expect romance, skip this flick. If you expect to see some sick shit and overdose on Stifler than you will enjoy this movie.

Bonus : Jesse Dylan, director, is also the son of legendary singer Bob Dylan and no he wasn't the one in "The Wallflowers". Nikki Schieler Ziering who accounts for one of the big pairs of fake boobs in the movie was married to former Beverly Hills 90210 star Ian Ziering who played the stuck-up blonde guy and now does direct-to-video movies. I guess she wasn't as comfortable with the stay-home-husband thing as much as Rebecca Romign Stamos is. I'm joking Ian Ziering actually filed for divorce from her and after seeing this movie all I can think is "what the fuck is he thinking"?





2.5 out of 4 Skulls

20 Jan 2004 by Robb
2 comments

:: comments ::
by Angela @ 23 Apr 2005 02:02 am
hey Robb!
OK I lloveee Stifler lol.but i love finch more. and jim is funny. his dad is such a fucking DORK but is funny. and that dumbass u were talking about lol he is my least favorite.
and yes alyson hannigan is cute and a good actress and deserved to be noticed before Jim because the bastard was USING her at first.

But I really really loved OZ and his girlfriend and they were NOT in it and I loved Tara Reids best friend (i think her real name is shannon something) she is funny as hell.

Ya there are alot of parts that do NOT need to be in this movie ,but I do think there are alot of funny parts. LIke when they went in the gay club and dumbass Stilfer did NOT KNOW lol and all the guys were hitting on him. I think my favorite part is when he competes with that gay pimp guy dancing. That was a great part tongue We dont need a fourth one because honastly the third one was not as good as the first two. The first was the best. Sure if they did make another one i'd watch it because I LOVE THOSE MOVIES!!!!!

I hate that its called American Wedding and NOT American Pie3

or American Pie:The wedding

its better as American Pie I think. OK so I keep on rambling on Robb, I am sorry lol. Good review


angela
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by angela @ 23 Apr 2005 02:07 am
oh and that dumb ass's name is

Thomas Ian Nicholas .... Kevin Myers

and that girl I was talking about was NOT shannon elizabeth that is nadia and i didnt like her.
i liked
Natasha Lyonne .... Jessica


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