Review of Wet Hot American Summer (2001) by Marisha P — 07 Mar 2008

Wonderful stupid movie that seems to spoof logic and life itself.

This review of Wet Hot American Summer (2001) was written by Marisha P on 07 Mar 2008.

Wet Hot American Summer has generally received positive reviews.

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