Review of Wet Hot American Summer (2001) by Ethan B — 30 Aug 2015
The true definition of a cult classic, David Wain's off-the-walls and completely bananas, Wet Hot American Summer bombed upon initial release but has since gained a following largely due to the inclusion of many popular actors who got their start with this film.
The cast is a who's-who of recognizable faces from Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks, Bradley Cooper, Paul Rudd, Molly Shannon, the list goes on and it's amazing seeing them all in their prime! The film is a gross-out, anything goes style of comedy that upon first viewing I completely rejected and after re-visiting it, I still don't hold this film to the high standards that some do as it's only sporadically funny to me.
The fan reaction to this film however has been so positive in recent years that Netflix greenlit a companion TV series with all of the actors returning that I find works much better as we get to spend more time with the characters and it helps fill in some blanks.
It is an incredibly juvenile film, but there is a charm to David Wain's just-go-with-it style and he's clearly been successful with it.
This review of Wet Hot American Summer (2001) was written by Ethan B on 30 Aug 2015.
Wet Hot American Summer has generally received positive reviews.
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