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Happy Campers [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Movie with an identity crisis...
Review date: 2008-05-02 Rating: 4 out of 10
This would be a cute comedy about a bunch of likable characters, except that it's not very cute, not very funny, and the characters aren't very likable.
I felt that the movie was trying hard to be a hilarious teen comedy, while at the same time being serious about teen sexual angst and unrequited love. The result was that it fell between the two, and fell pretty hard, failing miserably at both.
People who come to this movie expecting some sort of laugh-a-minute romp will be disappointed by the occasional long attempts at seriousness, and will find themselves reaching for the fast-forward button.
Those who are looking for a semi-serious teen movie will just be turned off by the contrived and ludicrous situations created in an attempt at comedy.
Really, it's pretty bad. Unlike a previous reviewer, it is no mystery to me why this movie isn't better known.
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Reviews
Why isn't this film 'known'?
Review date: 2005-10-14 Rating: 8 out of 10
It's a scandal that this film isn't better known. The humour might be a little off-beat, but many times it's side-splittingly funny. All the lead characters are well-played, but Dominique Swain (Wendy) and Peter Stormare (Oberon - that's BIG CHIEF Oberon!) are outstanding. A very original and entertaining film, and well worth repeat viewings.
Daniel Waters is king of teen flicks!
Review date: 2005-06-22 Rating: 8 out of 10
This film from the creator of Heathers, is a fantastic mixture of teen movie cheese, anarchy, and genuinly intresting charectors.
Six collage councellors find themselves in charge of a camp full of kids after the camps dean is struck by lightning. The kids run wild without guidelines as do the councellors sexual desires.
A fun film to watch, recommended!
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Jordan Bridges
Brad Renfro
Keram Malicki-Sánchez
Dominique Swain
Emily Bergl
Creators:
Brad Renfro (Primary Contributor)
Dominique Swain (Primary Contributor)
Antonio Calvache (Cinematographer)
Elliot Davis (Cinematographer)
Daniel Waters (Writer)
Dan Lebental (Editor)
David Rubin (Producer)
Denise Di Novi (Producer)
Peter Czernin (Producer)
Director(s):
Recording label: New Line Home Video
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
EAN: 0794043552021
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC,
Release date: 2002-06-18
Universal product code (UPC): 794043552021
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Region code: 1
Running time: 94 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2001
Language: English (Original Language)
Language: English (Subtitled)