Camp (2003)
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63% of critics liked it
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68% of users liked it
(11,052 ratings)
Tony-nominated actor Todd Graff makes his directorial debut with the musical comedy Camp, featuring an ensemble cast of newcomers. Guitarist Vlad (Daniel Letterle) attends Camp Ovation, the summer theater camp for budding actors, dancers, and musicians. Finding himself to be one of the only hetero… More Tony-nominated actor Todd Graff makes his directorial debut with the musical comedy Camp, featuring an ensemble cast of newcomers. Guitarist Vlad (Daniel Letterle) attends Camp Ovation, the summer theater camp for budding actors, dancers, and musicians. Finding himself to be one of the only hetero boys around, he soon befriends nice girl Ellen (Joanna Chilcoat). Meanwhile, openly gay Michael (Robin de Jesus) develops a crush on him. This sparks dramatic confrontations among fellow campers Jenna (Tiffany Taylor), Jill (Alana Allen), and Fritzi (Anna Kendrick). The whole camp is run by Bert Hanley (Don Dixon), a washed-up Broadway songwriter who decides to enlist the help of his young campers to put together a new production. Features musical numbers by Stephen Sondheim and the Rolling Stones, as well as original tunes from composer Michael Gore and lyricist Lynn Ahrens. Camp was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Directed By
- Todd Graff
- Written By
- Todd Graff
- Genres
- Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
- In Theaters
- Jul 25, 2003 Wide
- Studio
- IFC Films
Critic Reviews
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Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
A soap-opera patchwork of worn backstage cliches.
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Kathy Cano Murillo, Arizona Republic
A poor man's Fame. If you can live with that, it makes for a somewhat entertaining experience.
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Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Fame may seem silly in retrospect, but Camp, with its dippy dialogue and characters revealing even less complexity than the ones from 42nd Street, arrives silly.
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Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
You'll have trouble keeping your toes from tapping.
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Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News
The kids have energy to burn, and you can't help but marvel at the polish they bring to a variety of numbers from a variety of musicals.
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Cast
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Daniel Letterle
as Vlad
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Joanna Chilcoat
as Ellen
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Robin De Jesus
as Michael
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Tiffany Taylor
as Jenna
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Sasha Allen
as Dee
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Alana Allen
as Jill
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Don Dixon
as Bert Hanley

