EuroTrip (2004)

EuroTrip (2004)

5 word summary

4 friends travel through Europe

EuroTrip is one of the best comedies of the decade. It’s so funny and though the main storyline isn’t that exciting or original, the content is.

One fun thing about the film is its pretty much taking American’s stereotypes of other countries and making it real. You’ll get robbed and have sex in Amsterdam, England is full of football hooligans, Germany has the Hitler kid. Its obviously stereotyping all the countries but it makes it so funny. It's the way 4 recent graduates picture Europe.

Another thing I really enjoyed is the cameos of Lucy Lawless, Vinnie Jones, Diedrich Bader and of course Matt Damon.

An important part of the film that I think might be overlooked sometimes is the soundtrack. It’s such a fun film and I think the music is one of the main factors in that. I’m not just talking about “Scotty Doesn’t Know” either, though the song is one of the most memorable and funny things in the film. The Business, Goldfiner, Jet, all those quick clips of songs that play as the gang travel.

I’ve been talking about all the extra things so how about to the main actors/characters. Everyone gave great comedic performances. I’m actually very surprised that they aren’t seen that much in other films. Scott Mechlowicz and Jacob Pitts were both excellent.

The directors/writers were (no pun intended) ballsy. Not only did they stereotype Europe but the nude beach scene, and Vatican scene, could be seen as quite edgy and they pulled it off and made it hilarious.

Its easily one of my favorite comedies of the 00’s up with Anchorman and the Hangover. Doesn’t seem to be that well liked, but I can’t understand that, because it’s nonstop hilarious, original and fun. Recommended for everyone with a sense of humor

9/10