Written by Michael Showalter and David Wain
Starring Janeane Garofalo, David Hyde Pierce, Michael Showalter and Marguerite Moreau
Set on the last day of camp, in the hot summer of 1981, a group of counselors try to complete their unfinished business before the day ends.
The comedic genius of David Wain and Michael Showalter is often lost on people. Their over the top jokes and gags could easily be perceived as forced. And that's because they are. But that's what makes them brilliant. They force their comedy. They don't try to hide the fact that they are attempting to make you laugh. They just go all in and do the most absurd thing they can think of.
I will admit, their comedy is not for everyone. But if you can come to understand it, you will love "Wet Hot American Summer". It is an in-your-face parody of such teenage based comedies as "Dazed and Confused", in which over sexed teenagers try to have sex. And being camp councilors, this sometimes leads them to neglecting the kids they've been put in charge of.
This movie is goofy and ridiculous. If you expect anything else, you will be disappointed. It is not a movie for the serious. I really can't say anything else. This type of comedy takes some serious guts and everyone involved just killed it.
My Rating: 7/10
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