'Y Tu Mama Tambien'
Imagine a teen sex romp with all the humor, hedonism and sexual confusion that color the experiences of a teenaged male, but without all the sappy moralizing that usually accompanies this behavior in American movies like the American Pie franchise.

Sound good? Then you should check out Y Tu Mamá También, Alfonso Cuarón's affectionate, genuine portrayal of Julio and Tenoch, two hard-partying Mexican teenagers who invent a fictional beach to convince the voluptuous Luisa to join them on a meandering road trip. On the resulting journey, Julio and Tenoch's sexual excitement inevitably begets sexual tension and their brotherly relationship becomes more complicated as they start to grow up in spite of themselves. My favorite scene in the movie -- a long take where Julio and Tenoch shoot tequila and hurl hilarious insults at each other -- serves as an example of love emerging from the pretense of hate, something remarkable to behold and highly entertaining as well.

-- by Nicholas Norcia

'Cocktail'
There are three words that seem to have become synonymous with spring break: beach, booze and bronze. Those are in no particular order.

If you're looking for a taste of each and you're not exactly prepared to enjoy them all first hand, why not go for a movie that contains large quantities of the three Bs, Cocktail? The film doesn't exactly hide its late '80s excess -- the soundtrack, cheesy "Top Gun with a bartender" plot and rather lame acting all factor in -- but that doesn't mean this 17-year-old gem is outdated.

A young Tom Cruise is in his "out-of-control rookie who eventually makes it big" heyday as bartender Brian Flanagan. As he travels from New York to the Jamaican Islands and elevates his status from novice bartender to alcohol entrepreneur, we are treated to tropical classics such as The Beach Boys' "Kokomo" and Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry, Be Happy." The soundtrack and picturesque island scenery work perfectly together to create a superb spring break feel.

-- by Tim Wright

'Back to the Beach'
This has to be one of the best beach movies that I have ever seen. OK, it's probably one of the only beach movies that I have ever seen. Back to the Beach is a film about two former beach bums that have since grown up and had children who return to their former stomping ground.

The movie is done in the typical '80s fashion -- the ending is very predictable and most of the jokes come straight from the cheese factory. However, the stupidity is the best thing about Back to the Beach. The surf kids compete against a biker gang in a surf competition for control of the beach, have bonfire parties and take part in various musical numbers featuring tons of cameos, such as one by legendary guitarists Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dick Dale. Pee-wee Herman also makes an appearance for quite a memorable musical number. Why did Pee-wee happen to be at the beach with the rest of the characters and randomly break out into song? Shh... just have fun. If only the beach was really more like this.

-- By Brandon Linton

'Eurotrip'
I just watched Eurotrip, and boy, does it make me want to stay away from Europe.

It's a really weird place. Apparently, nothing even remotely makes any sense, everyone there is a moron and you can't do anything fun without something going completely wrong.

Obviously, everyone in Europe is a freak.

We know this because they all have funny accents and most don't speak English.

There are many beautiful places to visit, but only if you want to wait in long lines to see the places. But don't fret. If you don't feel like waiting in line, you can always visit the nude beach that's just around the corner. Make sure, however, that you're prepared to see a bunch of ugly, naked old men. Nobody on a nude beach is attractive. Yes, Europe is one crazy place. Or at least that's what the directors of Eurotrip want viewers to think. Without them, there might be a bunch of Americans over there having a good time.

-- by Kevin Doran

'National Lampoon's Vacation'
It started a genre of movie that would leave audiences in stitches for years to come. The movie in question is undoubtedly one of the funniest vacation movies ever made, National Lampoon's Vacation.

The saga of the Griswold family begins here, as Chevy Chase stars as Clark, the lovably dumb father who'll stop at nothing to take his wife and two kids on a cross-country drive to Walley World, the magical theme park that Clark believes will bring his family together.

This tale will have you learning several valuable lessons to take to heart on your own spring break -- such as how to properly tie your dead aunt to the roof of your car, and how to score hot chicks like Christie Brinkley with incredible smoothness.

Anyone in the mood for a movie that evokes vacation hilarity at its finest should pick up this 1983 gem, and look out for my favorite scene in the movie -- where Clark chains the family dog to the bumper of the car, with sadistically funny consequences.

-- by Mike Kulick