Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Netflix | Release Date: July 31, 2015
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
74
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews
Positive:
18
Mixed:
5
Negative:
0
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60
Las Vegas WeeklyJosh BellJul 29, 2015
Season 1 Review: With a cast expanded to include tons of popular comedic performers, First Day of Camp is frequently funny, even when its jokes don’t amount to much. Fans of the movie will probably watch it over and over again, making Netflix executives very happy. Everyone else will remain baffled. Read full review
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Sioux City JournalBruce MillerJul 27, 2015
Season 1 Review: First Day of Camp’s success depends on your love for the original film and your willingness to sit through some comedic dry spells before you hit a gusher. It isn’t Old Faithful. It’s just a chance to rekindle old times. Read full review
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IndieWireLiz Shannon Miller and Ben TraversJul 22, 2015
Season 1 Review: Their new series leans far too heavily on explaining, altering and recreating old jokes rather than providing new laughs based on the same creative spirit that made the film a cult classic. Read full review
50
San Francisco ChronicleDavid WiegandJul 27, 2015
Season 1 Review: It may be “Wet, Lukewarm American Summer,” but it’s perfect mindless entertainment to warm up your own American summer. Read full review
50
Slant MagazineChris CabinJul 23, 2015
Season 1 Review: The series ultimately feels like a nostalgia trip, less for the era in which it's set than for the original film that spawned it. Read full review
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