People like director Jeff Schaffer shouldn't be allowed to make movies. They should be tarred, feathered, paraded before the entire village and subjected to every single ridiculous and offensive stereotype that they use oft-drunken, perpetually sex-starved teenagers to plug.
The entire cast of the obnoxious raunchy comedy (was it supposed to be funny?) Eurotrip should face a similar fate, though, knowing some of the odious delectations that most of the teens in this movie are now accustomed to, they would probably love being paraded naked through a crowded street.
Scott Thomas (Scott Mechlowicz) is Schaffer's protagonist, though there's not too much to like about him. He's been communicating via email with a German babe named Mieke (who good ole Scotty thinks is a man) for years when he is dumped on the last day of school by his girlfriend. Mieke soon suggests that Scott come and visit and Scott, forgetting what decade he's living in, gives in to a disgusted fit of homophobia and tells her never to contact him again. Too late, Shallow, Homophobic Scott realizes his mistake, and sets off with his buddies to meet with his "dream girl."
Of course the adventures don't stop there; after all, the movie has to earn the rest of its "R" rating. Up next is some romping through various European countries, a few more quick stereotypes of everyone from the English to the French, and the obligatory flashing (mixed with semi-nude girls who seem to always be moving in rear-end-wagging, hair-flipping, lip-pouting slow motion).
None of the plot makes any sense, although the film as a whole did clarify why exactly the rest of the world hates us so much. Heck, after seeing this steaming pile of American cinematic garbage, I'm about ready to sling my bag over my shoulder and hitch a ride up to Canada (at least their government might have shot the filmmakers behind this movie before it ever got released).
Not only does Eurotrip succeed in offending homosexuals, but also every single person who has ever used email. It's bad enough that Scott tells a dear friend who he's known for a long time to hit the road once he thinks the guy is gay, but c'mon, like anyone is supposed to believe he knew this person for years and never once called them over the phone or even received pictures of them? And how the heck could he have thought that Mieke was a "Mike?" They are two completely different words!
The only likable aspect of the movie is the Scott-dumping girl whose part in the film is, alas, far too short. If only the audience could leave right away without paying for the displeasure of Scott's company.
Eurotrip is rated R for crude language, bad sexual humor, pointless nudity, and some very awful stereotypes.
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