Reviewer's Rating 4 out of 5 听 User Rating 4 out of 5
American Pie DVD (2001)

It's well worth getting another helping of "American Pie", especially if it's on the DVD, which comes with everything but the pie crust.

Despite the often sunny locations, the colour scheme in this movie is quite muted. The DVD transfer handles the shades well in a typically pro transfer for such a new and successful movie.

The 5.1 sound mix tends to concentrate on the front speakers, but certainly handles the many pop tunes with real gusto and excellent separation.

Plenty of extra features come with the DVD including a busy audio commentary from the director, writer, producer, and selected stars of the cast. It's good fun to listen to as they discuss the embarrassing moments in great detail, and all marvel at Eugene Levy's improvisational skills.

Where you might be a little disappointed is the out-takes section. You'd perhaps assume that it would be the funniest collection of goofs ever, but it's actually pretty dull stuff. In fact, you're better off popping your disc in your DVD-ROM drive for the behind-the-scenes footage.

Chapters: 18
Region: 2
Ratio: 1.85:1 (Anamorphic)
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
Extra Features: Scene selection, 'Spotlight on Location' ('making of' featurette), audio commentary with director Paul Weitz, producer Chris Weitz, writer Adam Herz, stars Eddie Kay Thomas, Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott, music highlights scene selection menu, classic quotes scene selection menu, production notes, cast and crew biographies and filmographies, out-takes, DVD-ROM features (including behind-the-scenes footage), trailer, animated menus, subtitles.

End Credits

Director: Paul Weitz

Writer: Adam Herz

Stars: Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Natasha Lyonne, Seann William Scott, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Mena Suvari, Eddie Kay Thomas, Eugene Levy

Genre: Comedy

Length: 91 minutes

Original: 2001

DVD: 13 March 2001

Country: USA