American Pie presenta: Il manuale del sesso

Yet another ridiculous American Pie spin off, unrelated to the first, that has now been spit into stores for kids to buy and call "the best movie ever". Just great. I always referred to these movies as "kid movies" because I find my friends liking the spinoffs more than the original three because of the excessive female nudity. Maybe we're heading down the sea of nihilism, I don't know.

We are enlightened to see that Bug Hall (The Little Rascals) plays the lead character in this mess, and I would just give the film one and a half stars for him and Eugene Levy, solely. He plays Rob a hopeless virgin along with his other friends Nathan (Kevin M. Horton) and Lube (Brandon Hardesty). While searching for the girl he likes, Rob accidentally sets the school library on fire in which he find the "Book of Love". Partly destroyed, it contains the tips and tricks on how to have sex and pleasure a women. The virgins are now on their quest to have sex and try gain girlfriends as well.

The plot, is rather stupid and just unappealing altogether. It's a typical late high-school plot in which you don't really care about. Yet again, no one returns from previous films, only Eugene Levy who must get paid a shiny new dime to keep returning in these films. He needs to get decent cut for what the franchise makes, otherwise, he would never in his life make such lackluster films.

I will go as far as saying I laughed in a few parts but like Richard Roeper stated, "One laugh every half an hour is not enough for me to recommend this...". The characters are mildly likable, but you don't really care what happens to them even though they are the protagonists of the film. The lackluster acting, the stereotypical objects disguised as girls, and the bad script and storyline is enough to bore you before the first thirty minutes have passed. Like I stated before, teens will like this for the nudity, but any self respecting fan will grow tired, weary, and be utterly repulsed by this loathsome filth disguised as pie. Next.

Starring: Bug Hall, Kevin M. Horton, Brandon Hardesty, and Eugene Levy. Directed by: John Putch.

At first I thought it couldn't be much worse than the last one, but guess what! It was an even bigger waste of time. It's not the typical low-quality comedy that will at least make you laugh a bit and you will forget all about it as soon as it's over. It's more like a parody of the worst clichés ever. Only problem is it's not supposed to be a parody (or if it is they just didn't make it clear). It's something like the American Pie Paradox: the first 3 films set a really high standard (funny, original to an extend, well shaped action) and the ones that followed were more like a new low in the history of comedy. What surprised me was the fact that it was not even as bad as Naked Mile. At least there were a couple of funny lines and 3 or 4 funny scenes on that one. But this one? You can just leave the room for let's say 15' , come back and realize that you didn't miss anything at all. Total waste of time.

OK so I decided to watch this movie when i received it on DVD a few nights ago and I thought it was pretty decent. Its no means like the original American pie movies (first 3 movies) but its still pretty good. In my opinion, its better than the last 3 spin-offs (those were a joke). Book of love had interesting characters and they weren't really annoying and weird. It also had a few funny scenes, like the opening scene where the main characters does pleasure with a peanut butter sandwich, and a scene with "monique" lol. I had some low expectations about this movie because I've heard some good reviews and some bad ones but I was expecting it to be poor, but I was surprised, it was pretty good. It isn't on the level of the original American pie movies but that doesn't mean its garbage. Although there wee a few weird and dumb scenes. Overall, i liked the movie and it was a thrill watching it.

As a rewatch 04.03.20' and over 10 years since the original viewing. Opinions have slightly changed, as this film is quite poor, really isn't that funny and at many times comes across as forced. The characters really aren't that interesting or memorable, although the lead character of Rob is likeable, he does come off as rather weak minded. The film is watchable and as stated in the original comment, there are some decent scenes as this entry does appear to have more heart in comparison to the other spinoffs. But overall it isn't that great. Rating changed from a 7 to 5. As an updated watch 03 05 24, opinions remain relatively same. This film has less raunchy and a more romance vibe compared to the previous 3 straight yo video entries. It is tamer and less skin shown compared to Naked Mile and Beta House but a more concise story.

i must say, i had higher expectation. i thought they had good concept and the trailer did show promising movie but i was a bit disappointed. most of the movie they just repeated the same thing, getting laid, instead of focusing on the book. more focus on the book could be much better. i would cut some party time and add the search for book writers. i felt like i was missing something.

the actors gave me the feeling I'm watching high school acting class but in a real movie. none of them were aware of their surroundings, they just said their lines with a little face and thats it.

and stifler... worst stifler ever. i cant believe they chose HIM as stifler. he doesn't even look like a stifler. his acting (if you call it acting) it was like watching a stick talking like a stifler, no emotion whatsoever. he is not that bad, its just that he is not a "stifler" character. hes more like the friend that helps when needed.

what with the constant nudity. this movie was too sexual, almost like soft-core porn. American pie 123 were very good and weren't THAT sexual.

yes this movie felt a lot more American pie than the other spin offs but still didn't come even close to the first and second.

too bad. they had high potential with this one.

5/10.

Dildo. If you're laughing hysterically right now, this is totally the movie for you. If not, "Book Of Love" is going to be a pretty tiresome ride. Nobody expects a great story when they see the "American Pie Presents" (what does that even mean?) moniker, but a little variation here and there would be pretty nice. I mean, come on. Another batch of hapless (not to mention unlikable) virgins getting into sexual misadventures? Another previously unmentioned Stifler cousin? Another utterly pointless appearance by Jim's dad? You know your plot elements are desperately uninspired when they make "Band Camp" seem fresh. The movie's also very unstructured, it's basically just a series of barely related sketches. Wouldn't be that much of a problem if the little vignettes were funny, but the supposed highlight of the movie consists of faux-Stifler getting raped by a moose. Creative stuff right there. The makers even seem fully aware they're making crap, but all they do to solve it is adding more frighteningly plastic boobs. This is just painful to watch.