Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 31, 2015
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 89
  3. Negative: 15 out of 89
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  1. Prophatsee
    Jul 31, 2015
    10
    It's always hard to do a follow up on a cult classic. Arrested Development is one I can think of that was funny but didn't capture the comedic vibe the original show did. In this case it's the opposite. Taking a 90 minute original and making it 4 hours long was genius. If you love the movie your going to be madly in love with the show. Really expands the story of the original and is set upIt's always hard to do a follow up on a cult classic. Arrested Development is one I can think of that was funny but didn't capture the comedic vibe the original show did. In this case it's the opposite. Taking a 90 minute original and making it 4 hours long was genius. If you love the movie your going to be madly in love with the show. Really expands the story of the original and is set up like a prequel so like Star Wars needs to be watched backwards. Movie first then show cause even though the show is a prequel it has some comedy moment that wouldn't be as funny or even confusing unless you saw the movie first. A kind of foreshadow comedy. Plus it'll let you know if you'll like the show if you liked the movie first. If you hate the movie you will not enjoy the show. Honestly if you didn't like the movie I don't think we'd be friends. Just being honest. This is a classic like the original and so glad it's out there for the masses to watch. Elizabeth Banks still hot!… Expand
  2. Scraper
    Aug 3, 2015
    8
    Very funny stuff. Ms. Patty Pancakes, DJ Ski mask, Jim Stansel. This show is crammed with jokes and ridiculousness. It's exactly what I was hoping for and got it. I'm sure Bradley Cooper annihilated the American Sniper crowd with this goofy, hilarious role where he kisses a man. Direct hit!
  3. mathesu
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is such a good show. It's clear to me that every little detail is conceived to be off. The stupidity is the best part just because i gets the most sincere "why the hell am I laughing off of this" laugh. Paul Rudd lives up his role on the movie, and the additional characters are really well thought and placed in the context. Some moments are just so hilariously memorable and nonsense-y like when Jason Schwartzman says "Oh **** or when Abby gets her period and just likebecomes a woman, and these little scenes that just land idiot jokes for your pure and irrefutable pleasure. Well, just watch the goddamn show!… Expand
  4. TheDude-
    Aug 2, 2015
    9
    Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp offers more of the the goofy hijinks that fans of the cult classic crave, but outsiders might not be quite as enamored.
  5. JackCinnamond
    Jul 31, 2015
    8
    As the film explored the final day of Camp Firewood, this as the title suggests, focuses on the first day, of the same year with the same cast.

    Yes, even though the original cast played characters 10 years younger than themselves in 2001, in 2015 they all play the same characters at their same age, which is thought is completely stupid yet played out hilariously, and well achieved.    As the film explored the final day of Camp Firewood, this as the title suggests, focuses on the first day, of the same year with the same cast.

    Yes, even though the original cast played characters 10 years younger than themselves in 2001, in 2015 they all play the same characters at their same age, which is thought is completely stupid yet played out hilariously, and well achieved.

    The all-star cast features stars from the original, Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Bradley Cooper, Amy Pohler and much more, with new actors such as Chris Pine intertwine in a delightful way.

    All eight episodes follow the same day, the first day of Camp, and include the jokes from the movie, with a background. The weirdest thing about the first film was the talking can, that was unexplained in the movie is finally explained in this series along with other over the top comedic moments like The Falcon's appearance, Wierd Al guest starring to hypnotize people, and other toxic waste evolving jokes.

    If you've got a fondness for the original, and let's be frank if you're cool then you do, then you'll be delighted and nostalgic to see Wet Hot American Summer: The First Day of Camp and you'll like every second of it (especially every Paul Rudd moment, or Chris Pine's Rockstar character).    … Expand
  6. Glogglies
    Aug 7, 2015
    10
    If you are a fan of Alternative Comedy in the same spectrum as Tim and Eric, you'll find a lot to like here. Funny through and through, great writing, all actors commit to the characters and kill it. 10/10
  7. fable
    Sep 22, 2015
    10
    Anyone tolerant enough to watch till episode 5, will be surprisingly rewarded. It mocks regular comedies as well. Jon Hamm the superstar of mad men appears as a guest role.
  8. SomeBozo
    Aug 2, 2015
    7
    Doesn't hit its stride until Episode 5. Like a lot of comedy series, it takes a few episodes to gel. But starting at #5, the timing, writing and editing hit the mark, turning an amusing show into a laugh out loud show.

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Mark Peikert
    Aug 3, 2015
    70
    The 8-episode series (only six episodes were made available to critics) mostly succeeds by sheer force of will. The viewers are so bombarded by jokes that something is bound to tickle you eventually-–though truth be told it may take awhile.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Jul 30, 2015
    70
    It will help to have at least a high tolerance for profane, scatological and sexual comedy and not to mind bad words spoken by actual children. (That the juvenile humor is appropriate to the characters provides cover for the adult exercise of juvenile humor.) This may not be for you. At the same time much of the comedy is quiet, settled in lines that just turn in odd ways.
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  3. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Jul 30, 2015
    70
    The shaggy humor is amusing enough.
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