Featured Audience Ratings

• Dan S

  
  An entertaining, hilarious mash-up of summer camp movies with horny teenage camp counselors and how their last day of summer camp goes. I don't understand how this movie has such a low rating on RT (31%!), because the cast definitely understands what is going on and has a ball… More
  An entertaining, hilarious mash-up of summer camp movies with horny teenage camp counselors and how their last day of summer camp goes. I don't understand how this movie has such a low rating on RT (31%!), because the cast definitely understands what is going on and has a ball with it. Sure, it kind of feels like an extended sketch but the humor is spot-on for the most part. The cliches and stereotypes are examined and torn apart with skill, and the movie is well paced for the most part. Nothing outstanding, but definitely solid entertainment.

• Melvin W

  
  Beth: McKinley, there are some lower campers stuck in the obstacle course. I meant to tell you about that yesterday, but could you get to it now?  "High times. Hard bodies. Soft rock." Wet Hot American Summer is a parody that doesn't really  work in my opinion. It has… More
  Beth: McKinley, there are some lower campers stuck in the obstacle course. I meant to tell you about that yesterday, but could you get to it now?  "High times. Hard bodies. Soft rock." Wet Hot American Summer is a parody that doesn't really  work in my opinion. It has a great cast, a great soundtrack, but everything else... lacks. Maybe it's because I never went to summer camp, maybe it's because I haven't watched a whole lot of summer camp movies; but I just didn't like this movie at all. There were a couple laughs, rather chuckles, though out, but for the most part the jokes were flat. This follows a variety of characters on the last day of summer camp in 1981. Most of the humor revolves around characters trying to get someone on the last day of camp. The movie makes all the characters completely ridiculous and the plot points even more ridiculous. Obviously that's the point of parody, but it just doesn't work for whatever reason. If you're a huge fan of parodies, this may be worth a shot. As for me this isn't a genre I love, other than a few notable exceptions. Don't expect much from it though if you do go ahead and watch, even with a phenomenal and large cast of funny and talented people. The great soundtrack makes everything go down slightly better though.

• Julie B

  
  I knew Meatballs. Meatballs was a friend of mine. And you, Wet Hot American Summer, are no Meatballs.

• Kevin C

  
  Goofy, irreverent, and insanely random, but still retains its heart. Lots of funny people make this movie work as well as it does.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  "The movie is just full of fun. The characters are silly and have very unique personalities.. I thought they all were funny. The movie is all over the place and never stays on one topic or on one scene for very long. There is so much craziness happening that you can't help… More
  "The movie is just full of fun. The characters are silly and have very unique personalities.. I thought they all were funny. The movie is all over the place and never stays on one topic or on one scene for very long. There is so much craziness happening that you can't help but get swept up in this chaotic film. It is a mindless good time."

• Manu G

  
  It was the last day of summer camp. Fun movie and entertaining. It's fill with alot of comedians and B actors which made one decent movie all-around. Summer camps were fun when you were a kid and this movie kinda reminded me that time in my life. Marguerite Moreau wow what a… More
  It was the last day of summer camp. Fun movie and entertaining. It's fill with alot of comedians and B actors which made one decent movie all-around. Summer camps were fun when you were a kid and this movie kinda reminded me that time in my life. Marguerite Moreau wow what a cutie, probably my perfect kinda girl physical wise. The movie is meant to be funny and stupid so don't take it seriously, enjoy it! The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve. At the center of the action is camp director Beth, who struggles to keep order while she falls in love with the local astrophysics professor. He is busy trying to save the camp from a deadly piece of NASA's Skylab which is hurtling toward earth. All that, plus: a dangerous waterfall rescue, love triangles, misfits, cool kids, and talking vegetable cans. The questions will all be resolved, of course, at the big talent show at the end of the day.

• Spencer S

  
  From the wicked minds behind Stella and The State comes a cliched movie about camp life, that is in itself a rude satire and spoof ridden commentary on youth. Starting off with a milieu of the greatest charatcer comedy actors of the decade (Marino, Showalter, Rudd, Garofalo, Banks,… More
  From the wicked minds behind Stella and The State comes a cliched movie about camp life, that is in itself a rude satire and spoof ridden commentary on youth. Starting off with a milieu of the greatest charatcer comedy actors of the decade (Marino, Showalter, Rudd, Garofalo, Banks, Poehler, etc.) the story revolves around the last day at Camp Firewood, with all the same bits crammed into every other movie about camp: virginity, friendship turning into more, inter-camp game with a ragtag band of losers, geeks, and of course a falling satellite hell bent on destroying the annual talent show. It's weird, wacky, silly stuff, but the underlying goofiness of Meatballs meets Airplane is a piece of feel good Americana that everyone can enjoy.

• Luke B

  
  The whole summer camp culture is lost on this Brit. Therefore, I feel as though much of the humor flew right past me. Luckily, the film is full of talent that, now at least, is recognized everywhere. The large ensemble and skittish nature of the film allow it to hit a few number of… More
  The whole summer camp culture is lost on this Brit. Therefore, I feel as though much of the humor flew right past me. Luckily, the film is full of talent that, now at least, is recognized everywhere. The large ensemble and skittish nature of the film allow it to hit a few number of highs and completely bounce over any lows. It's obvious to see how such a film could reach cult status. We are treated to a number of setups that are probably funnier for the audience when recollecting the events. Certainly worth a watch, even if just to see these huge talents excel years before their collective dominance.

• Leigh R

  
  So bad that it was so good. Meloni really takes the cake with his character and seriously steals the entire movie. I liked it from beginning to end.

• Megan S

  
  I actually really really enjoyed this movie. It was so over the top it was awesome. Christopher Meloni's character stole the show, I could not stop laughing whenever he was on screen. There were a few things that really pissed me off though, that were a little too much, but… More
  I actually really really enjoyed this movie. It was so over the top it was awesome. Christopher Meloni's character stole the show, I could not stop laughing whenever he was on screen. There were a few things that really pissed me off though, that were a little too much, but overall I found it hilarious.

• Michael G

  
  God, I love this movie! Classic random and dumb humor from the guys from The State. If you're not laughing in the first 10 minutes you may as well shut it off because you won't get it. Hot Wet American Summer is a wonderful take-off of the tidal wave of summer camp movies… More
  God, I love this movie! Classic random and dumb humor from the guys from The State. If you're not laughing in the first 10 minutes you may as well shut it off because you won't get it. Hot Wet American Summer is a wonderful take-off of the tidal wave of summer camp movies from the late 70s and early 80s that will leave you asking what the fuck while having you laugh your ass off. This movie gets more hilarious with every viewing and the cast is nothing short of great. And this movie left me with a new-found respect for Christopher Meloni. And his jar of dick cream...

• Conner R

  
  A classic from David Wain and the rest of Stella. This exaggerated comedy is full of ridiculously funny characters and witty dialogue that you can't help but laugh at it's ridiculousness.

• Jennifer X

  
  This movie...it's ridiculous, sometimes hilarious, sometimes not. It's not exactly my type of humor but it's definitely watchable.

• Mark H

  
  Fromm the stars of the MTV sketch comedy show "The State" comes this alleged parody of 80s teen comedies. In reality this summer camp film plays more like the genuine article than an ironic caricature. The film is structurally weak. The look of the era is nicely captured,… More
  Fromm the stars of the MTV sketch comedy show "The State" comes this alleged parody of 80s teen comedies. In reality this summer camp film plays more like the genuine article than an ironic caricature. The film is structurally weak. The look of the era is nicely captured, but scene after scene is so sloppily written and put together, there isn't much of a point. Director David Wain would ultimately write & direct the excellent <I>Role Models</I>, but you'd have to have been psychic to see that talent here.

• Tim S

  
  A fucking hilarious movie. It was interesting to see all the guys who are pretty big names in comedy (and some that are not) at the start of their careers. Paul Rudd is probably one of my favorite comedic actors right now (I cannot wait for Role Models) and his character was my… More
  A fucking hilarious movie. It was interesting to see all the guys who are pretty big names in comedy (and some that are not) at the start of their careers. Paul Rudd is probably one of my favorite comedic actors right now (I cannot wait for Role Models) and his character was my favorite. At times, the film makes absolutely no sense, but that is part of what is great about it. Loved it.

• jay n

  
  incredible that this many talented people could be in something so moronic.

• Christopher H

  
  A little too over-the-top for my liking, Wet Hot American Summer provides an early glimpse into the careers of some of the top comedic actors around today.

• Alec B

  
  The more absurd it gets, the better it is. The frenzied final half hour is amazing.

• Daniel P

  
  Summer Camp surreal spoofery that is strange but consistently very, very funny. The film is basically a series of sketches strung together with some loose storylines involving various romantic entanglements. A stellar cast includes the likes of Janeane Garofalo, Paul Rudd, Chris… More
  Summer Camp surreal spoofery that is strange but consistently very, very funny. The film is basically a series of sketches strung together with some loose storylines involving various romantic entanglements. A stellar cast includes the likes of Janeane Garofalo, Paul Rudd, Chris Meloni, Elizabeth Banks, Bradley Cooper, Ken Marino, David Hyde Pierce and Molly Shannon. <p>Even if this is sometimes a little hit-and-miss, there are some terrific running gags and personally I found it worth checking out just for 'that scene' with Bradley Cooper and Michael Ian Black. And I gotta admit, hearing David Hyde Pierce yell "oh, fuck my cock!" in frustration was kind of a thrill too.

• Stephen E

  
  "Wet Hot American Summer" is in whole a total misfire, but its creators do a great job of lampooning some classic movie genres and their well-worn clichés. The film would be a lot better if it stuck mainly to being a satire, but more than often it just becomes like the… More
  "Wet Hot American Summer" is in whole a total misfire, but its creators do a great job of lampooning some classic movie genres and their well-worn clichés. The film would be a lot better if it stuck mainly to being a satire, but more than often it just becomes like the movies that it's parodying. Most of the jokes are distasteful, mean-spirited and/or just flat-out don't work. What holds "Wet Hot American Summer" together when the humor fails are the performances from actors like Chris Meloni, A.D. Miles, Ken Marino, Marguerite Moreau, Joe Lo Truglio and David Hyde Pierce. (The rest are pretty subpar.) "Wet Hot American Summer" had promise, and there is talks of a sequel in production, which might be worth a watch, but overall the film is just crude and unlikable.

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