Product Details

• Actors: Jason Biggs, Molly Cheek, Jennifer Coolidge, Shannon Elizabeth, Alyson Hannigan
• Directors: Chris Weitz
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English, French
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 2
• Rating: R (Restricted)
• Studio: Universal Pictures
• DVD Release Date: July 29, 2003
• Run Time: 95 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (589 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00009KU9X
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #210,768 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "American Pie/Beneath the Crust Vol. 1 (Rated/Full Screen)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

• This is item 1 in The American Pie Series.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Anyone who's watched just about any teenage film knows that the greatest evil in this world isn't chemical warfare, ethnic cleansing, or even the nuclear bomb. The worst crime known to man? Why, virginity, of course. As we've learned from countless films--from Summer of '42 to Risky Business--virginity is a criminal burden that one must shed oneself of as quickly as possible. And while many of these films have given the topic a bad name, American Pie quietly sweeps in and gives sex some of its dignity back. Dignity, you may say? How can a film that highlights intercourse with fruit pies, premature ejaculation broadcasted across the Internet, and the gratuitous "gross-out" shots restore the dignity of a genre that's been encumbered with such heavyweights as Porky's and Losin' It? The plot may be typical, with four high school friends swearing to "score" by prom, yet the film rises above the muck with its superior cast, successful and sweet humor, and some actually rather retro values about the meaning and importance of sex. Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Eddie Kaye Thomas make up the odd quartet of pals determined to woo, lie, and beg their way to manhood. The young women they pursue are wary girlfriend Vicky (Tara Reid), choir girl Heather (Mena Suvari), band geek Michelle (Alyson Hannigan), and just about any other female who is willing and able. Natasha Lyonne as Jessica, playing a similar role as in Slums of Beverly Hills, is the general adviser to the crowd (when Vicky tells her "I want it to be the right time, the right place," Jessica responds, "It's not a space shuttle launch, it's sex"). The comedic timing hits the mark--especially in the deliberately awkward scenes between Jim (Biggs) and his father (Eugene Levy). And, of course, lessons are learned in this genuinely funny film, which will probably please the adult crowd even more than it will the teenage one. --Jenny Brown

Product Description

Special Bonus DVD "Beneath the Crust" contains new material. The filmmakers and crew discuss the origins of the series and reminisce about "American Pie." Also featured are scenes from "American Wedding." (30 mins)

Original American Pie DVD contains:
Commentary by director Paul Weitz, producer Chris Weitz, writer Adam Herz and cast members Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jason Biggs and Seann William Scott
Production notes
Theatrical trailer(s)
Outtakes
Spotlight On Location
Universal Records Soundtrack Presentation & Music Highlights
Classic Quotes
DVD-ROM Features: Including Behind-the-Scenes

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars unrated version not much different from the original, December 29, 1999

By	"lordnemesis21" (North Shore, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Pie - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition) (DVD)

First off I would like to say that this was the funniest movie of the year! I watched it in theaters 5 times and I laughed as hard the 5th time as I did the the 1st time. As for the unrated version there is about less than a minute more that was added here than the orginal version. If you had a choice of chooseing the rated or unrated, you cant go wrong with either of them. As for the rest of the DVD, its awesome. It has access of the greatest quotes and songs that were played in the movie. Plus, they have the video for "You Wanted More" by Tonic which I was extremely happy to see because it didn't get enough airtime on the music channels. Overall, I would say this is DVD is a good example of one of those DVDs that show what you can put on a DVD. Plus, having the trailer for Man On The Moon was a major plus!

39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Much of a Difference in My Opinion, January 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: American Pie - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition) (DVD)

What was the point of releasing an unrated version of this movie? The only scene that was added was Jim on the counter with the pie (and this was included in the outtakes of the rated version). Plus, the scene in the beginning involving Jim's dillema of what kind of Jim, Nadia would go for, wasn't included. To me, there wasn't much of a difference between versions. The movie itself is one of my all-time favorites and I recommend it to anyone who hasn't already seen it. It's just that there was too much hype surrounding this "unrated" version. My advice, go with the rated version instead.

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Unrated!, January 19, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: American Pie - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition) (DVD)

Don't believe the hype. The unrated version you couldn't see in theaters? Please! About 1 minute of 1 pair of breasts is the only nudity in this film. Funny at times, but if you think you're going to see something that wasn't in the theater you'll be really disappointed.