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Jonathan Jackson, Christopher Lloyd, Andrew Keegan, Marnette Patterson, Melody Kay ... see more see more... , Ray Baker , Kate Mulgrew , Wendy Makkena , Peter Scolari , Romy Walthall , Peter Onorati , T.R. Polk , Burgess Meredith , Donzaleigh Abernathy , Maryedith Burrell , Ron Fassler , Krystle Mataras , Tiffany Mataras , William John Murphy , Devin Oatway , John Putch , Kevin Scannell , Brian Wagner , M. Emmet Walsh , Thomas F. Wilson , Romy Windsor , Michael Zorek , Jonathan Prince , Allison Mack , Patrick LaBrecque , Heather DeLoach

This light-hearted comedy depicts a typical summer camp, but with a special twist: this camp was designed by the campers themselves! "Mud" Himmel is a nerd. Once again he is faced with attending compu... read more read more...ter camp. His buddy Zack will be marching into go to military camp while Trish is acting happy about theater camp. That Gaby is going again to fat camp weighs heavily upon her mind. None of them are thrilled with their camp prospects and it is rebellious Mud who suggest that they create their own, secret camp. Enter Dennis Van Welker, their crazy high school drama instructor. He offers to join the conspiracy and act as their camp counselor. Just as it looks as if the four misfits are going to have a really great summer together, two dozen of their peers find out about the camp and decide to come along. For a time it's one big chaotic party. But as the kids act out their camp fantasies, they are gaining valuable insight into their lives. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Jonathan Prince

Release Date: August 26, 1994

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DVD Release Date: August 5, 2003

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  • March 11, 2008
    This is what youth is all about, some people like Goonies but I like this one better. Its just very cool and clean
  • August 18, 2007
    A cheaply made harmless summer camp comedy for kids. It has a few laughs.
  • August 25, 2006
    Okay film.
  • July 4, 2011
    a comedy that is serously going nowhere! and only christopher lloyd can save this comedy, and with no help and all it came is a sortiof funny annoyance, sorry chris, you tried your best. D+
  • September 29, 2007
    A past childhood favorite and a guilty pleasure of today and also its a camping movie which I have a soft spot for!
  • June 1, 2008
    It has its moments. Most of them come from Lloyd. His talent is vast underrated. Probably because he picks crappy movies.
  • March 2, 2008
    I saw it when i was little and thought it was awesome. Now that im 19 i dont think its as great as it was 10 years ago
  • July 4, 2007
    Funnie movie. Kids love it cause they would love to ditch their parents and do things their way all summer.
  • June 5, 2007
    Love this movie when I was a bit younger. I think Christopher Lloyd is an acting genius in his own right and he turns in another very good performance in this very funny comedy.
  • March 12, 2007
    I loved Andrew Keegan...He looked so hot it the movie...lol...I always wished that could happen in real life..but my mother is just way to smart...lol

Critic Reviews


April 21, 2008
Variety

A truly interesting situation which the filmmakers generally leave wilting in the sun. Full Review

Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

It's sweet, likable and even vaguely hip. Full Review

April 21, 2008
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Elements were in place for a fun time here, but it just didn't happen... Full Review

Brant Bingamon
March 11, 2003
Brant Bingamon, Austin Chronicle

No kid is going to buy into a movie that revolves around a geek who isn't a geek and a fat girl who isn't fat. Full Review

Bob Bloom
August 20, 2002
Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

A silly kids movie that should have gone straight to video.

Scott Weinberg
July 25, 2002
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com

As lovably "kooky" as Christopher Lloyd may be ... he can't do much on his own.

Chris Hicks
January 1, 2000
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Innocent fun and should appeal to the pre-teen audience. Full Review

Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
August 14, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Clint Morris
May 6, 2005
Clint Morris, Moviehole

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