New beer first, I had a Ballast Point Scupltin IPA the other day and it was fantastic. Super hoppy but a light mouthfeel. I hope to have another one in the next week or so.
I saw American Reunion last night. A funny movie although there was a surprising amount of seriousness. In my mind, they have to continue the story from the previous movies and because of that, there is not a 'laugh a minute' type feel to this movie. I had no idea that there have been eight of these movies now (EIGHT!?!), including the direct to DVD movies, which means there is a lot of stories to advance in the course of a movie that is not quite 2 hours long. Funny movie tho, Stifler steals the show for most of the movie, yet again.
***Spoiler Alert...although, if you don't want to know how the movie turns out or anything about the movie, why are you reading a review about it? I guess I am just warning morons...dunno***
The main premise of the movie, which is the same of all these movies, is sex. Who's getting some, who's not, what is the problem. The story line of Jim and Michelle having an 'out of sync' issue was pretty touching (in a completely ridiculous way of course) and will probably hit home for a lot of new parents. Eugene Levy is pure greatness with his awkward advice; he is the king of the TMI conversation. The "well placed thumb" comment or the story opening about how Jim's mom liked "diving for dollars" were both confusing and hysterical.
And I had forgotten how awesome Jennifer Coolidge is. I have been watching "2 Broke Girls" and she annoys the crap out of me in that, I had forgotten she was funny when she is not doing the over dramatic "I barely speak english unless there is sexual innuendo" accent. She really was pretty good in this movie and her with super drunk Eugene Levy really did make for several funny moments.
But what really makes this movie is Stifler. Seann William Scott is the master at this role, he is truly reminds me of every obnoxious self deluded prick I have ever known (including myself). But it was really touching when the other four guys came to his work after bitching at him and told him that he might be a dick, but 'you are our dick'. And I honestly cheered when he was the one to step up and punch the doctor who was threatening to sue anyone that touched him, screaming "Go ahead and sue me!! I'm not worth jack shit!!" Afterwards, I swear...never has the line "I am your dick" been included in such a touching moment.
This is a funny movie. In an over-the-top "why are there kids here" kind of way. And worth seeing but don't go to the theater, this one should be a rental. American Reunion should also be the last one of American Pie franchise. Everything was tied up, no loose ends, and anything added to this would be stupid and useless.
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