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A spin-off rather than a sequel, Band Camp is the fourth entry in the American Pie franchise, but the first without the original cast. Instead a new trash-talking teen takes the lead. His name is Matt (Tad Hilgenbrinck) and he's Steve Stifler's younger brother (and despite the dark hair, Hilgenbrinck does resemble Seann William Scott--without the impish charm). There's nothing the football playing party boy hates more than bandies, the geeky members of the high school band. After he gets caught "punking" his favourite victims, he's sent to the guidance counselor, a redheaded gent known as the Sherminator (Chris Owen), who recommends band camp as penance. Since Steve has moved on to become a Girls Gone Wild impresario, Matt decides he'll make his own R-rated opus, "Bandies Gone Wild." This means spying on the well endowed camp counselors and other unwitting campers while they're showering, sunbathing, etc. When the not-so-bright triangle player gets caught yet again, his new friends abandon him, leading Stiffmeister Jr. to believe he just may have gone too far. Band Camp, which was released straight to DVD, plays more like Porky's than American Pie, and features Eugene Levy as Mr. Levenstein, AKA "Jim's Dad," the camp's conflict resolution officer and ex-porn star Ginger Lynn Allen as the camp nurse. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Get ready for another hilarious slice of American Pie - one of the biggest comedy franchises of all time! In American Pie presents Band Camp Stiflers younger brother is sentenced to a summer at the infamous band camp where he creates mischief with hidden cameras and hot counsellors. Jims Dad (Eugene Levy) returns as a quirkly counsellor tasked with helping Stiflers brother get back on track. With utterly hilarious scenes and laugh-out-loud antics, join the band in this must-see continuation of the american pie series.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Don't listen to the previous reviewer, they clearly haven't seen the movie, or have certainly done a bad job of remembering it if they have. The two returning cast members are Eugene Levy (Jim's Dad) and Chris Owen who plays Chuck Sherman AKA The Shermanator, but his role is pretty minor. The character Paul Finch does not feature at all.
First off, if you're thinking that this is American Pie 4, don't. This movie is a cheap spin-off designed to cash in on a tried and tested idea. The plot is weak and boring and the jokes, which are mostly copied from the 3 previous films are all very samey and dull.
Tad Hilgenbrinck, who plays the movie's central character - Steve Stiffler's younger brother Matt does a reasonable job of imitating the original Stiffler traits but the rest of the cast are very weak and uninteresting.
So, 'Band Camp' is vaguely likeable and fun. But would have undoublably been a flop if it had been released as a movie in it's own right, without a history and without the American Pie name associated with it. Regardless of whether they are standalone or part of a series all movies need to carry their own weight and this one doesn't.
I'm imaging that like me, most American Pie fans will be curious to see this film even if they're not expececting much from it. So, I'd advise auditioning it before paying for your own copy. Trust me, you'll understand why once you've seen it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Okay I'll admit it it's not the best American Pie Film there is and at some points it does look like they are trying too hard to be like the 1st three films but it's still worth a watch the new Stifler is easily as funny and entertaining as Seann William Scott and it's great to see Eugene Levy back as Jim's dad and Sherman back in this one aswell even though he doesn't get a very big role compared to what he did in the first three..
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The actor who plays Stiflers brother is very convincing. He even looks like S.W. Scott.
As a part of the American Pie series of films I was expecting a total disaster. After all, they only used the "Band Camp" idea because they could not think of another link right to the other movies right? And the fact no original cast members featured is yet another reason to fear the worst.
But actually on it's own it is a pretty good film. Although the gags are repeated, if you like the production and college antics of 1,2 and 3 then you will enjoy the film. Sexy girls, decent plot, an enjoyable hour or two. However if you watch the originals, and then this, you will notice that the American Pie originals are far better. However, on it's own a decent effort.
Despite my enjoyment of the film, there is an overall feel they are trying to re-create something, when if the original cast are not in it should be left to what has already been done.
That said, I believe there is now a 5th installment that has just gone straight to video!
As a part of the American Pie series of films I was expecting a total disaster. After all, they only used the "Band Camp" idea because they could not think of another link right to the other movies right? And the fact no original cast members featured is yet another reason to fear the worst.
But actually on it's own it is a pretty good film. Although the gags are repeated, if you like the production and college antics of 1,2 and 3 then you will enjoy the film. Sexy girls, decent plot, an enjoyable hour or two. However if you watch the originals, and then this, you will notice that the American Pie originals are far better. However, on it's own a decent effort.
Despite my enjoyment of the film, there is an overall feel they are trying to re-create something, when if the original cast are not in it should be left to what has already been done.
That said, I believe there is now a 5th installment that has just gone straight to video!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
american pie died out
this is no where near as good as the first three and to be honest, it all goes downhill from this one. really poor comedy.
Published 3 months ago by L. Carter
HAVE YOU NO DIGNITY !
American Pie 1 was excellent
American Pie 2 was Good
American Pie 3 Average
American Pie Presents Band Camp "TERRIBLE"
This is a rubbish film with... Read more
American Pie 2 was Good
American Pie 3 Average
American Pie Presents Band Camp "TERRIBLE"
This is a rubbish film with... Read more
Published 3 months ago by gingahippie
classic
CLASSIC AMERICAN PIE THEME ALTHOUGH SOMETIMES THE NEW CHARACTERS SEEM TO TRY TOO HARD! GOOD PRICE AND FAST DELIVERY
Published 20 months ago by dd120793
its ok.
this A.P. film isn't as good as the others, its more of a comedy in such a way that its extremelly good fun to watch and doesnt really have too much of an in depth Plot to the... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Iain Weir
Only Movie That Made Me Laugh Out Loud This Year!!!
Packed from begging to end with hilarious moments as stiffler gets into all sorts of trouble,It has a plot you will remember. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2008 by K. Molloy
good film but is it the next slice of pie?
I bought this because i love the american pie series. Now in its own right it is a very good film. The actor that plays Matt Stiffler does it brilliantly and really gives the... Read more
Published on 22 May 2007 by J. Hallam
It's underrated.
I wasn't expecting much from this movie, but I was pleasantly surprised. Number 1 and 2 are better, but this is much better than number 3. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2006 by Mr. G. Moores
Disguised, below average, underdog sports movie?
I wasn't impressed by the American Pie series, but this film bears no relation away, so must be judged on its own merits.
Its the usual American sports movie formula. Read more
Its the usual American sports movie formula. Read more
Published on 16 Oct 2006 by Prof TBun
Stale Pie
Well most of the seriously funny franchises slowly degenerate until they're but pigmys walking in the shadows of giants - take a look at National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation II,... Read more
Published on 19 July 2006 by Tim Bentley
very good!
i am fifteen, so this dvd was a great enjoyment to me. I showed all my friends it, and everybody loves it. Read more
Published on 19 April 2006 by G. L. Porter
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