Theater Camp

Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: July 14, 2023

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Ratings

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TVJerryAug 1, 2023

This faux doc is set in a summer camp for theatre kids. Ben Platt & Molly Gordon play 2 instructors, who also create an original musical every summer. (The actors actually met when they were kids at a camp like this and Gordon co-wrote &This faux doc is set in a summer camp for theatre kids. Ben Platt & Molly Gordon play 2 instructors, who also create an original musical every summer. (The actors actually met when they were kids at a camp like this and Gordon co-wrote & co-directed.) While the teachers are satirized with their affected seriousness, the young actors show lots of talent. Because everyone was encouraged to improvise, it has a loose feeling, but not a lot of sharp, comic moments. The original songs are tuneful and appropriately trite. This was shot with a grainy, low-budget style that adds to the immediacy. Even though it's trying hard to amuse, it's seldom funny, but it's obvious that everyone involved loves the theatre and that shines thru. Inevitable comparison to Waiting for Guffman are only in concept, because it was a lot better all around.… Expand

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JLuis_001Aug 27, 2023

Theater Camp's humor is genuine, and I think it proves to be its best weapon in separating itself from what could have become a very simple mockumentary. It may give the impression that you have to be a theater lover to get into the spirit ofTheater Camp's humor is genuine, and I think it proves to be its best weapon in separating itself from what could have become a very simple mockumentary. It may give the impression that you have to be a theater lover to get into the spirit of its plot, but I think even casual viewers will be able to relate to its approach.

Not everything functions seamlessly, and at certain points, I experienced a slight sense of disconnection. However, the humor operates at an optimal level, effectively getting the laughs it's looking for.
It may not leave a brutal impression on you and you may not enjoy its melodies either, but i believe you won't be bored.… Expand

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