I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

The original American Pie pitched itself somewhere between Animal House and There's Something About Mary: a kind of warm-hearted, gross-out comedy about wayward, sex-obsessed teens. This travesty of a third sequel manages to turn the concept completely on its head by making a comedy FOR sex-obsessed teens, and ones who don't understand subtlety, irony or indeed humour. Where the original relied on a cast of average-looking males who generally stayed on the right side of lovable, this one focuses on the brother of that first film's deliberately irritating Stiffler. And this Stiffler, goes the brain-addled writers' pitch for Band Camp, is one whose antics we are supposed to rejoice at. What results is depressingly inane, and actually manages the feat of being more desperate and pathetic than Porky's, which the first film was (in the main) sending up. It is devoid of any laughs at all, and the worst thing is that Eugene Levy is in it. He looks, as he should, thoroughly embarrassed in every scene.

If it wasn't for Arielle Kebbel I doubt I would have bothered with the film. I wasn't really up for a film to be a spin-off from the original American Pie. While the spin-offs don't have much acclaim, this one isn't so terrible. It has a few good jokes and it's story is endearing.Matt Stifler (Tad Hilgenbrink) is older now and is trying to follow his brother, Steve, now in the porn industry. However, Matt's school prank against the band goes wrong and it gets him stuck at Band Camp. Chris Owen and Eugene Levy returning are the other reasons that make this installment of American Pie worthwhile.Tad Hilgenbrink resembles Sean William Scott in a lot of ways, which is a reason that makes the film work in a way. However, the plot is kinda flawed as Matt becomes emotional and caring whereas Steve Stifler never really cared about anything, or anyone.I still view this movie as reason to gawk and goggle at Arielle Kebbel. She's never looked hotter and she's the main attraction to this film. It's definitely not for kids and it's not entirely in the same raunchy category as the original American Pie or the sequel, but it does justice somewhat to them. It still is quite loyal and I view this one as the final sequel to the original films...at least until American Pie 4.

I've have just finished watching this movie and as an American Pie fan, this is a fair addition to the series. It is not quite as good as the first three in the series but I was not expecting it to be. The film is based around Matt Stifler (Steve Stifler's younger brother) so if you liked the Stifler character from the other films then this is definitely worth a watch.Jim's dad is in this film quite often and Sherman makes a cameo appearance too. The humour in the film feels slightly more immature than the first three with the gags/key scenes being less visual and many of the characters in the film are wasted; they are given too little to do.Whereas the first three films are about coming of age, this has a lesser storyline and feels like the story has been build around the gags.If you have a spare 90 mins and are a fan of fairly gross comedy, I would recommend this as a time-filler.

On an inspired late night, TNT showed this "American Pie" sequel and I couldn't resist it and watched it. I wasn't disappointed.To be honest I'm not a huge fan of the "American Pie" movies but I enjoy them for what they are: dumb American comedies with humor that you can't resist.This one deals with Stiffler's younger brother (Stiffler was the most popular character in the previous films) being obligated to attend a Band Camp after serious bad conducts at school. There he has to interact with geeks, nerds, losers, and nerdy girls. That's a big problem for him because he's the typical stud who gets cheerleaders, hangs out with cool guys, and is always on parties.But he learns in the Band Camp that people shouldn't be judged because of looks so there he falls in love and meets some interesting although weird friends.The situations are funny and sometimes scatological. Of course, the sex jokes are very toned downed as this is a Direct to Video effort but still things are funny. Special mention for Eugene Levy who delivers a funny performance when required.Think about this movie as "Camp Cucamonga" meets "American Pie 2". Campy situations mixed with toned down sex jokes and likable lead characters (specially Stiffler Jr.).Be sure to get the unrated version.