Probably impacted my life if I saw this when I was younger.

I love this movie!!! A fictional story based on a real camp in upstate NY, The plot is simple, but interesting enough to hold interest. The entire cast is stellar, particularly a very young Anna Kendrick (Fritzi) and Robin De Jesus (Michael). Both make their cinematic debuts. The two leads, Daniel Lederle (Vlad), and Johanna Chilcoat (Ellen), have chemistry and are great as leads. The music elements are great, especially for anyone who grew up loving musical theater. There's even a great cameo for true Broadway-fanatics!!! This movie is a must-see.

When I saw this in the theatre, I actually intended to see a different film but what a happy accident that was! As a theatre geek myself, this was right up my alley. It's a great representation of the angst, the awkwardness, the talent, and comradery theatre kids have. Some of the actors were green, but I honestly didn't care. I think they were all perfectly cast and all the light and dark they brought was palpable. I was rooting for them the whole time.

It's a mixed bag, but it becomes obvious why Anna Kendrick became a star.

Wet Hot American Summer, musical theater camp style.

Not much happened, but it was okay.

Theater kids rejoice. So this is about a musical theater camp and the process behind it all. You get to see kids putting in work at rehearsals, shining during the show, and all the drama that happens backstage as there are teenage hormones firing back and forth like a ping pong match. Now this was a movie that I was familiar with in name only, and the real reason that it was even on my radar was because I got married to a musical theater major. I watch any and everything, so you know that I dove headfirst into this teenage musical extravaganza, even though I very likely would have never watched this otherwise. The most notable thing that jumps out at you immediately is the quality. I'm not even commentating on if this is a bad movie or anything, but the sounds and video quality make it feel like you are watching this on early 90's VHS, even though it is a 2003 release streaming on Hulu. We had to eventually break down and turn on subtitles because characters were inaudible, even with the volume turned up to eleven. While these kids may not be the best of actors for the up close and personal silver screen, they aren't untalented, and they do show the promise of being able to do something big and loud like an off-Broadway musical. Camp's biggest claim to fame that is that this boasts the film debut of Anna Kendrick, and she is a frizzy haired teenager who wants to make it big, appropriately enough. It would be way too easy of a joke to call this movie campy, although that's exactly what it is. It's overdramatic, but at the same time, this is all too common a side effect whenever there is a theatrical show being put together. I did not have a bad time watching this, and I definitely have to say that this movie's heart is in the right place. The only real qualm I have this is that there is just no reason for this movie to be two hours long. Its earnestness can only take it so far, and I would have come out feeling more positively about it if it were cut to be in the 90 - 95 minute range. As it stands, it's a movie that will go largely unappreciated outside of the musical theater community.

Anna Kendrick was a kid! I still think Vlad is gay too and doesn't know it yet.

Avec un casting qui n'a jamais percé (hormis Anna Kendrick qui y livre une performance remarquable en nerd machiavélique bouffeuse de scène), le premier film de Todd Graff, Camp, est une oeuvre remarquable sur un camp musical en été aux USA. Le film est tour à tour drôle, émouvant, touchant, passionnant, grâce à son écriture fine et à sa mise en scène habile, qui fait la part belle aux numéros musicaux, écrits par Burt Bacharach ou Stephen Sondheim (qui y apparaît). Camp est une jolie surprise malheureusement passée inaperçue à sa sortie il y a 11 ans.

The film really lives up to its title. For lack of a better word, "Camp" is, well, campy.

Most amusing film about a theatre camp for teenagers. Populated by a canny cast of newcomers with some excellent musical numbers and LOL moments. This is a big bag of fun.

It was okay. I liked the characters more than I liked the actual story. Unfortunately, the musical numbers that were nor from other musicals, were forgettable.

Good enough for it's target audience but it's all seen it before done it before

Cute little independent theatre camp film.

Shows great heart when it doesn't get in its own way; some superb turns by a talented cast, some of whom continue to make a big splash in adulthood

Before Glee, there was Camp Ovation. A cute indie film that includes comedy, music and yes, even some camp. Very light but touching stories about individuals coming to terms and being comfortable in their own skin.

i wish i could give this movie FORTY stars! favorite movie!

Pleasant piece of fluff with great singing and dancing and a really good performance by Anna Kendrick. Enjoyable flick.

Well Anna Kendrick's in it, and the soundtrack sells.

Really awkward but the talent is clear and it's a true coming of age movie