American Pie Presents: Band Camp

American Pie Presents:
Band Camp
American Pie Presents:; Band Camp
	DVD cover
Directed by	Steve Rash
Written by	Brad Riddell
Based on	Characters; by Adam Herz
Produced by	Mike Elliott
Starring	Tad Hilgenbrinck; Arielle Kebbel; Jason Earles; Crystle Lightning; Jun Hee Lee; Chris Owen; Eugene Levy;
Cinematography	Victor J. Kemper
Edited by	Danny Saphire
Music by	Robert Folk
Production; company	Rogue Pictures
Distributed by	Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Release date	December 26, 2005;
Running time	92 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$15 million

American Pie Presents: Band Camp is a 2005 American sex comedy film released by Universal Pictures. It is the first installment in American Pie Presents film series, a spin-off of the American Pie franchise.^[1] Tad Hilgenbrinck stars as Matt Stifler, a troubled student sent to band camp to change his ways.^[2] Chris Owen and Eugene Levy reprise their roles from previous American Pie films.

American Pie Presents: Band Camp was released direct-to-DVD internationally on October 31, 2005 (2005-10-31), and in the United States on December 26, 2005 (2005-12-26).

Plot

Matt Stifler, the younger brother of Steve Stifler, is eager to enter a family business of making pornographic films to prove his "Stifmeister" behavior to his older brother, Steve. After Matt pulls a prank on the school band that goes too far, the school's guidance counselor Chuck "The Sherminator" Sherman, who attended high school with Steve, decides to punish Matt by sending him to band camp. Matt is initially dismissive of the idea, but is soon persuaded to agree, his interest piqued by the purportedly notorious sexual behavior of band camp girls.

Upon arrival, Matt is extremely disrespectful of the rules, and to everyone at Tall Oaks and even gets his school's band in trouble. Jim's dad, Noah Levenstein, the camp's MACRO (Morale and Conflict Resolution Officer), recommends he try to fit in for the band's trust. Matt conspires with his nerdy roommate, Ernie, to film the other band members in a bid called 'Bandeez Gone Wild' by using hidden cameras.

During a scuffle in lunch, Matt accepts a duel with the rival band leader Brandon, wherein the performers show off their music skills, with Brandon playing the snare drum, and Matt playing the triangle. When it seems Matt has lost, he leaves the stage and comes back playing the bagpipes, also wearing a kilt, to the tune of "Play That Funky Music" to win the duel. Matt befriends Elyse; they are later attracted to each other and share a kiss while watching the clouds in the sky.

A day before the finals, the cheerleading squad of East Great Falls arrives and catches Matt in a band camp uniform. They tease him, taking a photo and plan to share it on the internet. Matt later offers a deal of showing them his film 'Bandeez Gone Wild' in exchange for deleting the photo. While showing them his video, Elyse turns up after he's unintentionally stood her up. Disappointed with Matt after seeing the video, she leaves.

The various school bands compete for points throughout camp with East Great Falls leading on the last day, but an ill-fated prank Matt meant for the rival team causes the band to lose and Elyse to possibly lose her opportunity for a scholarship. Once the new term starts, Matt visits Chuck, who reveals that he and the rest of Steve's friends really could not stand him.

Matt soon begins to fix his mistakes by deleting the naked videos he took of others at band camp, reconcile with his band camp buddies, and then persuade the school band to play Elyse's piece, Instrumental of Tal Bachman's Aeroplane, for the Conservatory head. Due to blatant plagiarism, Brandon has been disqualified and Elyse wins the scholarship, while Matt successfully wins her affection.

Cast

Chris Owen (left) and Eugene Levy reprised their roles from previous American Pie films.

Tad Hilgenbrinck as Matthew "Matt" Stifler, a delinquent who is sent to band camp as punishment for a prank
Eugene Levy as Noah Levenstein, the camp's Morale and Conflict Resolution Officer (MACRO) who tries to help out Stifler
Arielle Kebbel as Elyse Houston, the band director
Jason Earles as Ernie Kaplowitz, a first-time band camp attendee who assists Stifler
Matt Barr as Brandon Vandecamp
Jun Hee Lee as James Chong
Crystle Lightning as Chloe
Omar Benson Miller as Oscar
Chris Owen as Chuck Sherman, the guidance counselor for East Great Falls High School
Lauren Mayhew as Arianna
Angela Little as Sheree
Rachel Veltri as Dani
Dossett March as Andy
Lily Mariye as Dr. Susan Choi
Ginger Lynn as Nurse Sanders
Richard Keith as Trading Card Bandie
Jennifer Walcott as Bathroom Girl
Kathleen LaGue as Receptionist

Soundtrack

Andrew W.K. – "She Is Beautiful"
Breaking Benjamin – "Forget It"
Snow Patrol – "How to Be Dead"
Matt Nathanson – "Laid"
Treble Charger – "American Psycho"
Good Charlotte – "The Anthem"
Paul Locke – "Paul's Drums"
Jimmy Eat World – "The Middle"
Jimmy Eat World – "The Authority Song"
Courtesy of Associated Productions Music – "Dracula Plays"
Courtesy of Associated Productions Music – "Pom Pom"
Courtesy of Associated Productions Music – "Piano Sonata"
Cage9 – "Breaking Me Down"
Linda Perry – "Get the Party Started"
D.O.R.K – "Jaime"
The Penfifteen Club – "Disco MF"
The City Drive – "Defeated"
Wild Cherry – "Play That Funky Music"
The City Drive – "Bring Me Everything"
Christian B – "Baby Got Back"
Steppenwolf – "Born to Be Wild"
Tal Bachman – "Aeroplane"
Chris Rash and Jean-Paul DiFranco – "Bonfire Etude"
Ash – "Vampire Love"

Reception

Critical response

On Rotten Tomatoes, it has an approval rating of 17% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 3.4/10.^[3] Common Sense Media described the film as a "crass and unnecessary sequel with lots of cursing, sex."^[4]

Sales

Variety reported that the film sold more than one million copies in a week.^[5]

Accolades


Year	Award	Category	Recipients	Result
2006	DVD Exclusive Awards	Best Original Music Video (for "Band Camp Girls: The Music Video")	Universal Studios Home Entertainment	Nominated
2006	DVD Exclusive Awards	Best Supporting Actor in a DVD Premiere Movie	Eugene Levy	Nominated

References

^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (December 26, 2005). "New Pie Exposes Wild Times at Band Camp". TV Guide. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
^ Buchanan, Jason (2008). "American Pie Presents Band Camp". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 7, 2008. Retrieved June 4, 2012.
^ "American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on October 24, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
^ Costello, Brian (September 7, 2017). "American Pie Presents: Band Camp – Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
^ Hettrick, Scott (January 2, 2005). "Spending on DVDs up 10%". Variety. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2007.

External links

[1] Mitovich, Matt Webb (December 26, 2005). "New Pie Exposes Wild Times at Band Camp". TV Guide. Archived from the original on February 3, 2009. Retrieved June 4, 2012.

[2] Buchanan, Jason (2008). "American Pie Presents Band Camp". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 7, 2008. Retrieved June 4, 2012.

[3] "American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on October 24, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2020.

[4] Costello, Brian (September 7, 2017). "American Pie Presents: Band Camp – Movie Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on November 8, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2020.

[5] Hettrick, Scott (January 2, 2005). "Spending on DVDs up 10%". Variety. Archived from the original on November 5, 2012. Retrieved January 13, 2007.

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