An American Werewolf in Paris (1997) - Movie Review
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- An American Werewolf in Paris is one of the most hated horror sequels ever made. Despite its many glaring flaws, I've always gotten some guilty pleasure out of this one.
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As a 90s kids I absolutely loved this movie
Same!
As a 90's kid I will always defend this movie 😂
I’m a 2003 kid and I defend this movie 💀
Claude does say his motivation. It's to cleanse the world of disease make a superior race.
It's brief but he tells Andy when he wants to know if he'll join them and kill his friend
Also, I'm super glad this finally got a review and one that didn't torch it either. Such a fun nostalgia movie.
AWIP doesn’t deserve the hate. The only complaint is the CGI is outdated. I loved the soundtrack.
I use to watch this movie all the time as a kid, the underground nightclub scene where everyone gets trapped and eaten by the werewolves always scared me to death.
Jesus the memories come flooding back from a little kid.
I AM a fan of this movie. Always have been and always will be. I think this movie is sooooo underrated. It has its flaws, but it’s a good flick in my opinion
Yeah, we pretty much knew it was bad when we were filming...🤣
BTW, your assessment of the CGI werewolves was spot on. At the time, it was total cutting edge. It was the first time you saw hair move on CGI animal.
GREAT PICKUP on how my character was pretty much forgotten about. I actually wasn't in the original ending. When they showed the film to test audiences, EVERYONE said, Where the hell is Chris???" So they added, and shot the wedding "Statue of Liberty" scene a full year later, which is why Tom, and I had different haircuts. You were right. It WAS an afterthought.🤣
I think us 90s kids have a strange nostalgia connection to this film. I've loved this movie ever since it came out and still do tbh.
You really are pushing the limit with the hot takes and you just don’t care. I love it 😂😂
I'm a 90's kid as well, I too love this movie. Hell, I like it more than The Howling. And to this day, I love Seraphine's transformation, it's badass!
Definitely nostalgia that makes me love this one. It hasn't aged well and I recognize the original is a 'better movie' but I always have more fun with this one 🐺
When I was younger I loved this move
For a short period I liked it more than london
But I watched it recently
And I wonder how did I ever like this movie
Aged badly maybe
I’m excited to hear Cody’s opinion on the wolfman from 2010. That movie came out everyone bashed it and I still to this day don’t understand why. I thought it was the best werewolf movie they ever made. Next to wolf with Jack Nicholson
Yeah it's really not that bad
It’s great. Gets a little silly right at the end but it’s dripping atmosphere and some fantastic set pieces like the Gypsy camp attack and the London rampage. Very underrated imo.
Yeah I think the movie is awesome and I also don't understand the hate it gets
CG was rough in spots but it was a good movie.
I will respectively disagree. Any serious horror movie that has a laughably bad CGI rampage scene like the wolfman 2010's in London is not the best werewolf movie ever made. However, Wolf with Jack Nicholson is certainly underrated. Personally, I love Silver Bullet, the Howling, Late Phases, Ginger Snaps, Dog Soldiers, Bad Moon, and an American Werewolf in London.
Love this movie ! It’s silly in a lot of ways but it’s a guilty pleasure for me !
I watched this in the theater when I was 14. It definitely didn’t age well, but I will always have a special place in my heart for it.
LOL, Always kind of had a thing for Julie Delpy which is probably the main reason I liked this one.
The last scene in the Statue of Liberty is awesome!!! So creative and beautiful done. The music, the CGI, the effects, the action, humor, and wtf moment… all just works ❤
I saw this in theaters with my wife. Highly enjoy it. Love the song from Bush
I loved this movie just as much as An American Werewolf in London growing up. They were my favorites when it came to werewolf movies, next to Silver Bullet.. and then Dog Soldiers came out 🐐
Honestly, I always loved this one as a kid. Like you, I also saw this with my dad in theaters. As an adult, the CGI may be absolutely horrendous and the comedy isnt always on point, but it still has a solid story and the main characters are pretty fun.
I was a 90’s kid and absolutely loving this movie. I recently watched a month ago and it wasn’t as good as I remembered , but the nostalgia it gave me 😁
Watching this movie without worrying about the London tie in makes it a truly great horror comedy
I hate the CGI and as you said tie in London and this movie goes off the rails just because the CGI does not hold a candle to the impact of the practical effects of London. As a story it’s fantastic. The effects and werewolf visuals completely fail.
Are you going to review more werewolf or vampire movies before the 31?
I saw this on cable as a kid either in the late 90s or early 00s and I loved it. Definitely need to watch it again to feel the nostalgia.
The part of trapping people in the clubs and then just unleashing is so badass. Awesome scene and concept as you said.
My list of watchable werewolf movies out there... with decent looking werewolves... isn't exactly a long one. This one has always been on it though.
I thought Claude turned her as well into a Werewolf, so they were both cured. That's how I took it
I agree with you. I’ve always liked this movie for what it was. All horror besides scream was weird in the 90’s
I'm watching it on TV again after not having seen it in twenty years, and I'm having fun with it. Yes most of the CGI is bad, even for 97', and some of the scenarios aren't the best, but it's a fun watch and kind of hilarious at times. I also think the practical FX are excellent! Hope we get a 3rd film soon! The opening bungy scene was clever too.
The music at the beginning when the title appears on screen is epic!
You aren't alone. Love American Werewolf in Paris. It's goofy as hell but I enjoy it because of that.
As a 90’s kid, I loved this movie! I do love London more though. What I’m wondering, why is it when I stream this movie now, they don’t use the Bush song Mouth?? I love that song!!
Cody,
Really balance and fair review on the movie. I’m an 80s kid so the original movie was part of my childhood. This sequel does have some good comedic moments (the condom joke) but the cgi special effects are awful and take me out of the movie to include the bungee jump scene at the end.
Ive never had the heart to watch this movie, im staying loyal to An American Werewolf in London, its beloved but i do enjoy Julie Delpy as an actress, shes underrated and shes down to Earth and shes probably one of the nicest actresses
Me! I’ve liked this movie since ‘97 & I thought it was a bloody fun sequel but most of all I love the song “Mouth” by Bush too! Great Spot on review Cody!
It would've been a cool continuation if they mention the events of the 1st film. Plus the character of Sérafine could've been the daughter of David Kessler & Nurse Alexandra Price & the werewolf the was shot in the beginning of the original film was a member of the werewolf society. That would've been a great idea. Plus would've mention after David was shot & killed, a month later Nurse Price finds out that she's pregnant with David's child then afterwards raised her daughter & got married to a scientist who could help cure the werewolf gene that Sérafine inherited. Also we could've seen ghost versions of Alexandra Price & David Kessler seeing they're daughter finally defeating the curse & saying they're goodbyes until going to the afterlife.
I never hated this movie but it's nothing compared to the 1st but still a fun time imo
While I enjoyed both American werewolf in London, and in Paris one Werewolf film that never gets it’s due is Hammer’s Curse of the Werewolf, an absolutely brilliant film from 1961 it stars a very young Oliver Reed, only in his early 20’s. The film not only looks fabulous but the make up for the time is especially good. Unfortunately the BBFC at the time, took a pair of scissors to it just to remove some of the gore. Great thing is it’s still has enough to keep the interest.The Werewolf transformations are well handled, worth a look as it’s a slightly different take on the well trod story.
I saw this the Sunday after Christmas in 97, I was 11. I loved it. I don't think it holds up as well today but still entertaining and although the cg is shakey the design of the werewolves are terrifying IMO
I would enjoy the movie more but the cgi is bad and makes it ok for me.
Not even comparing it to the first one but coming off of Jurassic Park the cgi is total crap. As a stand alone movie it's still bad cgi.
Agree wholeheartedly. I don’t love this movie but I have always liked it since I saw it in the theatre as well.
Things I liked about it the most are some of its creepy atmospheric shots like the werewolf slowly coming around the corner in the sewers, the glowing eyes in the dark before it attacks, those are the kind of shots I always visualised in my head and when I saw the movie there they were!
Paris is not a great movie but it’s decent and definitely not worth the total put downs it gets.
It's funny how everyone says nobody likes this movie but every time it gets mentioned the love starts to flow! Weird how that works Lol. It's the same way with the original Mario Brothers movie!
I like it too although I fucking hate the CGI and the nonsensical plot. Also the Suicide Machines are on the soundtrack so that's a plus for me.
Honestly, compared to other CGI things of the time (the Scorpion King from The Mummy Returns and everything from Spawn come to mind), the CGI here doesn't look that bad.
I do like this sequel for being different.The CG is flawed but i've seen worse.Also the ending is not as down beat as the original.Underrated horror film.
JUST NOW saw this review, thank you so much for this video Cody. I've always loved this movie that everyone around me seemed to hate.
I was a little kid when it came out, but I loved Werewolf films & so happy when I got it from Blockbuster.
I like American werewolf in london, but I've always loved this one better.
I was wondering if you'll ever do a review (in my opinion) the greatest werewolf movie of all time? "Bad Moon" (1996)
I completely agree.
I think this movie is underrated and Werewolf in London is overrated.
Love this movie, I prefer it to the original because I find it more entertaining. Sure, the CGI werewolves dont hold a candle to the original but it has someone bungee jumping from the freaking eiffel tower. I also think its intentionally comedic and absurd, but people seem to assume its taking itself seriously
Fun fact: American Werewolf in Paris is the first werewolf film where the werewolves are brought to life with CGI
That's not an achievement worth having it's made this movie age horribly.
Tom Everett Scott was decent but i prefer the original, More tension and horror and you gotta love those practical effects! The CGI in this one was a misfire!
Hey dude, have you heard of the new horror movie called From Black? I was wondering if you might do a review for it? My buddy did the music and I'd be interested to hear your take on it.
How does it connect to the first film? Is Seraphine the daughter or relative of the werewolf in the first film?
I loved the soundtrack to this, too. The Bush song Mouth was great.
Teen Wolf I hope is next. Teen Wolf is my favourite wolf movie.
Thanks!
Honestly, I've always preferred Paris over London because, although London is a better made movie, Paris is a more fun movie to sit and watch over and over.
With me, it certainly isn't among my favs, but I don't hate it like most do. I kinda land like it sounds like you do with it, where I like it enough to enjoy it, even if it isn't one I'm always reaching for. Anyways, thank you, Cody.
I’ll have to give this one another chance
97 was a good year for blue nighttime. I have distinct memories of the eiffel tower scene and titanic sinking that were really special
“you forgot…THIS.” is one of my favorite quotes ever. more particularly the way it’s delivered. so happy you acknowledged that lol
Hey cody are you also going to review the blade movies and 30 days of night and bram stokers Dracula and even the underworld movies
I honestly like this movie it not the best, but I don't hate it.
Ikr
I actually saw this one before London, and have to say even though it was a cheeseburger with extra cheese, I liked it. But once you see London you have to ask yourself wow how did we ho from this to Paris, but if they unhinged it and let it stand on it's own it would have been a great popcorn horror/comedy movie. I don't know how it would do at the time with general public but just in my opinion seems like the thing to do, as the contrast was so much, don't get me wrong I love the Evil Dead Series, from dead serious to cheeseburger extra cheese please 😂
I don't know for some reason I just think this shouldn't have been the follow up to London. Perhaps uf it was a bit more serious I could see it. Ethier way though I like the movie.
I agree with you, Cody. I enjoy this movie. I think the CGI isn't bad, especially considering it's 90's CGI. I've seen movies with high budgets made after this that had far worse CGI. Of course, when you compare to the original, it's not going to be anywhere near as good, but were people really expecting it to be? I enjoy it for what it is, a fun 90's werewolf movie. Great review!
Rented it as a teen … liked it.
I grew up with this movie its actually not that bad it had good characters comedy and the werewolves were pretty cool it just needed more practical effects.
Tom Everett Scott seemed to be everywhere in the 90s because of That Thing You Do.
I first saw AAWIP 23 years ago @ the time I was in elementary school & love it since then. It's alright.
I think my favorite trivia fact about this movie is that one of the CG models for the Werewolves was recycled and slightly modified into Malebolgia for the Spawn movie because they ran out of money.
I remember going to the cinemas and there being a cardboard poster for this movie, the poster had a red curtain with a werewolf arm peaking out holding a wine glass full of blood. It scared me and wanted to see it, I didn't like it as a 7 year old. The poster scared me more than the movie
When are you gonna reveiw the final destination movies?
When the new one comes out.
Ive always liked it too , i wish the effects for some of the scenes were better but i loved the most of the movie
Just watched this this morning! I like this movie watched it when it came out I was 7
I really love this movie. They're werewolves CGI may look awful, but the characters were hilarious and gore MFX were cool. The Amy Finch character was funny, and it's funny that she went on to be in Modern Family.
They're man wolves 😂
Always loved this movie since i was a kid!
I feel like people mostly give this movie a bad rap because of the lackluster effects, but it takes more than effects to make a movie. Maybe it could’ve done a better job making callbacks to AAWIL, but I thought it was interesting, honestly!
Love this movie; pretty much for all the same reasons. No mention of the alternate ending tho??
I've always loved and enjoyed this movie! I watched it and London as a double feature all the time growing up and I still do to this day. I always like that frat boy type of humor that this film has so it's always gotten plenty of laughs out of me.
And while I do agree with you that the CGI isn't terrible, I still can't help but compare it to the effects in London, those effects are still a marvel to this day.
BTW I hope you eventually cover The Wolfman from 2010, cause if you ask me that movie is CRIMINALLY underrated.
I enjoyed American werewolf in paris. My favourite werewolf/dogman movie has to be Dog soldiers (2002) and Silver Bullet (1985). Wolfen from 1981 was also pretty good.
I kinda prefer this one. Just had more werewolf action and a better pace. Yeh technically the first film did it all better but the first film is such a drag for the most part. Plus the cheesy effects give me a good laugh
I have a spoft spot for this movie also. I loved watching this as a kid, and im pretty sure this was the first one i saw out of the two.
Saw it when I was 8 and been hooked ever since
I just think this film feels like a straight-to-video film, an episode of a TV anthology series. I can see why it has its fans though.
Love this movie.
O man when they play bush mouth when he transforms is sick
I saw this on release day with my mom when I was 13. I think it came out on Christmas Day.
I think it's alright after all these years, I can sit through it and still enjoy so I guess that's always better than wanting to turn it off.
I do vaguely remember watching it with the alternate ending where Serephine gives birth to a werewolf baby, I only saw it once about 10-12 years ago.
Hell. I liked it too, and still do.
How could you not even mention the Howling. Holy shit the special effects look real and on a budget. It was genius!! How could the Howling not be the best???
I love this movie, i think people dislike it because its marketed as a sequel to AWIL, i feel if it wasnt and it was a stand alone werewolf movie it would have been more liked by people
Nice. This one's a guilty pleasure for me.
Barely remember this one, I don't think I've seen it since renting it in the 90s. Media Play was awesome though, my brother used to work there.
I saw this as a kid and remember liking it but don't remember much about it
I seen both in the cinema on release. liked werewolf in Paris but the original blew me away still my favourite werewolf movie of all time . Need to watch werewolf in Paris again not seen it since the theatre release. Nice one 👍
I thought it was American werewolf in London? I love the dead best friend I’ll come watch ur review on it
Um, it's not Delpy, it's... OMD her name IS Julie Delpy! I've always called her Julie Deply!
I almost grew up on this movie, but even as a kid, I couldn't get through it. I've loved 'London' since I was about 7 years old and 'Paris' just seemed so lame. Maybe I'll try again!
Though I wouldn't call it a Werewolf movie; I think Wolfen was a good one as well. I was born in the 70s so I was a kid in the 80s. My favorite 80s horror movies is C.H.U.D. I absolutely hate CGI..
Never could get into this one. I'm a big Tom Everett Scott fan ( That Thing You Do is still one of my top movies ) and that couldn't even save this one for me.
Total random, but if you haven't already (I can't seem to find it in your videos) could you please rank the Paranormal Activity franchise?!?!! Please & thank you!