American Pie: The Naked Mile

This spin-off of the American Pie series upholds the hilariously vulgar, awkward and sexually-orientated plot of its parent series as we join Erik Stifler (John White) on his journey to uphold his family's reputation to lose his virginity before he graduates high-school.

Cinematography 8/20

During the action/sports moments of the film, the bad cinematography makes the film hard to follow with several confusing shots, however; for the majority of the movie, it is able to keep the film entertaining and draw the viewer's attention while still upholding the awkwardness the the American Pie franchise is renown for.

Main Cast 14/20

The main cast play their roles as they are supposed to, though the lack of Steve Stifler in the film leaves a gaping hole that even his cousin, Dwight (Steve Talley) is unable to fill.

Supporting Cast 16/20

Performances from actors such as Candace Kroslak and Eugene Levy are used to guide the plot as the audience is effectively invested in the dilemmas faced by Erik. The majority of the supporting roles are used effectively, with most of them having a significant impact on the film, while others are simply there the ensure that each main cast member receives a "happy ending" to their story.

Originality 4/20

Though this film does go in a slightly different direction than most in the American Pie franchise, it is still extremely unoriginal due to this being a common template for romantic comedies, reminiscent of Jim's adventures in American Pie 2, as hinted at by Mr. Levenstein (Levy) at one point in the film.

Story 12/20

Despite the majority of the film being quite generic, Erik is still faced with the legitimate dilemma of losing his virginity on a weekend trip or staying loyal to his girlfriend, who has given him a "guilt-free pass" for the weekend. This plot point works to make the film somewhat unpredictable.

Overall 54/100, BRONZE

Despite being quite enjoyable for the majority of its run-time, American Pie: The Naked Mile barely scores a bronze medal due to its generic plot and poor cinematography. The film is watchable and has moments of brilliance that we saw from previous instalments of its parent series, American Pie.

- Connor

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