Camp Movie Review 2003

Wanna-be teenage thesps flock to Camp Ovation-the summertime equivalent of the "Fame" school--where they can sing, dance and generally be nerdy to their heart's content. First-time director/writer Graff, who in real life was a counselor at a performing arts camp, assembles a cast of typical misfit kids drawn to the stage: budding transvestite Michael (de Jesus), tomboy Ellen (Chilcoat), and the good-looking, seemingly straight Vlad (Letterle), shepherded into adult theaterhood by the cynical, alcoholic musical-theater pro (Dixon). Story follows the ups and downs of these hopefuls, as well as other fringe characters but especially focuses on the sexual preference of Vlad. Despite uneven acting and stereotypical scenarios, flick is an indie with integrity and heart, while also boasting some rousing musical numbers.

Distribution

MGM Home Entertainment, 2500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA 90404-6061, Phone: (310)449-3000, Fax: (310)449-3100, URL: http://www.mgmhomevideo.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 114 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Summer Camp, Musicals, Gays, Showbiz Comedies, Teen Comedy

Screenplay

Todd Graff

Cast

Daniel Letterle, Joanna Chilcoat, Robin De Jesus, Tiffany Taylor, Sasha Allen, Alana Allen, Anna Kendrick, Don Dixon

Cinematography

Kip Bogdahn

Director

Todd Graff

Music

Stephen Trask

Other

Robert Larrea, Linda Cohen, Myron Kerstein, Dawn Weisberg, Dina Goldman

Producer

Katie Roumel, Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Danny DeVito, Michael Shamberg, Jersey Films, Killer Films, Laughlin Park Pictures, IFC Films