"Wet Hot American Summer"

The Trailer:

Director: David Wain
Cast: Too many people to name...

Synopsis: On the last day of summer camp circa 1981, a group of teenage counselors try to make the best of their last day.

I realize that this movie came out in 2001, a whopping 14 years ago, but it wasn't until yesterday that I took the time to watch it. And let me just say that I was not disappointed. It is a parody of all those bad 80's summer camp flick that make summer camp look like the epitome of American teenage life. This movie is not very plot driven, and more of a series of events over the course of a day that follows various characters on their independent conquests. And it's hilarious, with all it's offbeat humor and witty, clipped dialogue. Plus all the overtly clichéd, stereotypical characters of teen flicks are played to a tee by all the actors involved in this movie. And these actors being able to carry a joke without making it seemed forced is what really made this movie so hilarious. Along with the constant jokes, there are just so many silly moments that simply require a laugh due to their sheer ridiculousness. And all the little jabs and fun made of 80's movies was icing on an already well iced cake!

Wet Hot American Summer is in no way a cinematic masterpiece, but it is a wonderfully crafted comedy. Will everyone enjoy this type of humor? Definitely not. But those that do will love it. Will I watch it again? Hell yes, I would!!