American Pie 2

Right now you can watch American Pie 2 in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the UK on Sky Go and Now TV Cinema — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 5,369 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Jason Biggs's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on BINGE.

There is a reason American Pie 2 keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate American Pie 2 from the crowd. After a year apart - attending different schools, meeting different people - the guys rent a beach house and vow to make this the best summer ever. As it turns out, whether that will happen or not has a lot to do with the girls. Between the wild parties, outrageous revelations and yes, a trip to band camp, they discover that times change and people change, but in the end, it's all about sticking together. Jason Biggs and Thomas Ian Nicholas lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It was released in 2001. What keeps American Pie 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, American Pie 2 respects your intelligence. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jason Biggs is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.