A trio of teenagers are always looking to score with chicks. The sensitive virgin and part-time pizza delivery boy Gary (Lawrence Monoson), overweight loudmouth virgin David (Joe Rubbo) and confident stud Rick (Steve Antin) are best friends attending the same high school. Rick is experienced with girls and doesn’t hesitate to brag about his conquests. Obsessed with sex, the boys do whatever it takes to find themselves in situations to score with women. Their first attempt to woo a trio of young ladies ends in disaster when Gary’s parents appear just as the ‘fun’ is about to begin. The expected comedy ensues.
When Gary eyes new coed Karen (Diane Franklin), it’s love at first sight. Karen doesn’t notice him. Instead, she has eyes for Rick. While the two date, it’s clear Rick has no intention of staying faithful. Conflicted, Gary thinks Karen deserves better than Rick and his player ways. The first half of the film plays out like a typical teen sex comedy—a nymphomaniac, an uncooperative brassiere, and other adolescent crises. In the second half of the film, Gary just might have a chance with Karen when she turns to him for advice.
Written and directed by Boaz Davidson, The Last American Virgin is a remake of his 1978 Israeli film, Lemon Popsicle. Kudos to him for making a teen sex comedy with a message about what sex can mean and the emotional pain that sometimes hides behind those shenanigans. Life isn’t always as straightforward as it seems, and nice guys don’t always finish first.
On Blu-ray courtesy of the MVD Rewind Collection, an imprint of MVD Visual, this 1080p transfer is presented in the 1.85:1 aspect ratio and looks pretty good across the board. Close-ups are well lit and show a nice level of depth. Colors are strong, though not as vivid as you might expect, on occasion. Image quality is quite good. There’s no signs of DNR or edge enhancement. Compression is strong. The print is free of any real debris. A few flecks pop up here and there. Though its nothing that mars the overall video transfer.
The LPCM 2.0 audio track serves the film quite well. Wide stereo imaging and good clarity makes the soundtrack of 1980’s pop tunes featuring the likes of U2, the Cars, the Police, Devo, Commodores, K.C. and the Sunshine Band and Blondie a real standout. Aside from a minute pop or two, the dialogue is clean, clear and concise.
English SDH subtitles are available.
A solid slate of special features is included:
- The First American Remake (HD, 36:06) An interview with writer/director Boaz Davidson. He comes across as a nice guy, as he reflects on his film.
- Memories of a Pizza Boy (HD, 26:07) Actor Lawrence Monoson reflects on the film and the ruse that help him secure the part.
- Babe of the Eighties (HD; 20:59) This time, Diane Franklin reflects on The Last American Virgin and other aspects of her career.
- In Praise of Smaller Movies (HD, 21:10) Cinematographer Adam Greenberg reflects on his work with Boaz Davidson.
- Photo Gallery (HD, 3:36)
- Original Theatrical Trailer (HD, 1:55)
- TV Spot SD, 00:28)
- Keepcase Insert: Features reversible art and the keepcase itself houses a folded miniposter.
