I enjoyed it, but it's okay at best.
Added 10/21/2009
Anyone who would give a movie like this 5 stars obviously hasn't seen very many movies. I doubt that any of the major actors in the film would think of giving it that high of a score. It's making fun of great movies (like Meatballs) and lesser movies of the 80's. It's just a parody. Even a great movie like Meatballs (with superior acting, directing and production) doesn't deserve 5 stars. There are some funny scenes in the film, but that's about it. I'd rather watch Meatballs, or the State.
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No surprise this film had me laughing with no end. The cast is almost identical to that of Role Models but with other additives like Michael Ian Black and now the ever so popular Bradley Cooper. An instant classic in my book, easy to relate to and you can't help but to smile at Amy Poehler's hairstyle and sea shell sweatshirt.
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I grew up loving the "Meatballs" series and other 80s teen-camp movies. But I didn't go through adolescence in the 80s. And thats where most of the humor comes from in this overrated movie.
Its not dull or totally unfunny. But no moment warrants anything better than a smile. Horny Jewish kids at a camp. Most of the characters and storylines aren't that funny. And the actors playing them add most of the life to the movie. The only reasons to watch this movie are the funny characters who are in the background. David Hyde Pierce, the one-note funny of Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler and Christopher Meloni all play funny cliche bit parts, usually found in other camp movies. But its the unfunny original characters who get the most screen time. Garofalo, Showalter and the rest are just boring and unlikable. And I'm sure they can be funny in other roles.
Watch it once. You won't remember much because its not a great comedy. Not even that good.
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I've been a huge fan of stella since 2006, so i thought i'd watch some of the older stuff by David Wain, Michael showalter, and Michael Ian Black.
This movie was a standout. From the quirkness, down to the genecic smashing noise when something is throw or dropped.
If you're a movie buff then i could reccommend a million better movies, BUT if you are a comedy fan then this will do you well.
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A personal favorite
Added 7/27/2009
Wet Hot American Summer is an overlooked gem. In an era where film comedy too often means "the more lowbrow, the better," this one is smart, wry, and charming. It cleverly sends up the contrivances and clichés of formulaic movies we've all seen, without ever descending to the gross-out depths of tripe like, say, Scary Movie or Austin Powers. It has a human side those films lack, relying on character dynamics that are instantly relatable. And through it all runs a quiet yet powerful strain of absurdism that keeps things fresh and unpredictable. Even the title cards announcing the time of day manage to add to the humor.
IMHO it was one of the funniest movies of the decade. If you liked the Marx Brothers, if you liked Monty Python, if you liked "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," if you like smart subversive comedy in general, you'll like this. If you think the Three Stooges or the Farrelly brothers are funny, you probably won't. Odds are you know where you fall on that spectrum.
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I enjoyed it, but it's okay at best.
Added 10/21/2009
Anyone who would give a movie like this 5 stars obviously hasn't seen very many movies. I doubt that any of the major actors in the film would think of giving it that high of a score. It's making fun of great movies (like Meatballs) and lesser movies of the 80's. It's just a parody. Even a great movie like Meatballs (with superior acting, directing and production) doesn't deserve 5 stars. There are some funny scenes in the film, but that's about it. I'd rather watch Meatballs, or the State.
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No surprise this film had me laughing with no end. The cast is almost identical to that of Role Models but with other additives like Michael Ian Black and now the ever so popular Bradley Cooper. An instant classic in my book, easy to relate to and you can't help but to smile at Amy Poehler's hairstyle and sea shell sweatshirt.
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I grew up loving the "Meatballs" series and other 80s teen-camp movies. But I didn't go through adolescence in the 80s. And thats where most of the humor comes from in this overrated movie.
Its not dull or totally unfunny. But no moment warrants anything better than a smile. Horny Jewish kids at a camp. Most of the characters and storylines aren't that funny. And the actors playing them add most of the life to the movie. The only reasons to watch this movie are the funny characters who are in the background. David Hyde Pierce, the one-note funny of Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler and Christopher Meloni all play funny cliche bit parts, usually found in other camp movies. But its the unfunny original characters who get the most screen time. Garofalo, Showalter and the rest are just boring and unlikable. And I'm sure they can be funny in other roles.
Watch it once. You won't remember much because its not a great comedy. Not even that good.
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