Review of Wet Hot American Summer (2001) by Juds. — 03 Aug 2006
Okay, look. I can see why the critics don't like it. Showalter-Wain comedy is so far out of the mainstream, that I don't think it will ever be universally accepted. Yet, in a strange way, these guys are on the cutting edge of modern comedy.
Whether people realize it or not, these two writers will have a permanent influence on the evolution of comedy. One small example: This movie was on the front end of a generation's fascination with '80s culture.
Now, '80s-fueled humor is all over Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, and has become the butt of 60-70 percent of jokes on new Family Guy (arguably the funniest TV of our generation) episodes. You tell me that's not influential.
This review of Wet Hot American Summer (2001) was written by Juds. on 03 Aug 2006.
Wet Hot American Summer has generally received positive reviews.
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