“Great Fun, Super-Talented Teens and Outstanding Songs” I understand why some reviewers of this winning movie find it a little angsty and melodramatic – because it is. But for those who remember adolescence, everything is angsty and melodramatic – it’s a time of operatic emotions and overblown reactions. It’s a time when you think that no one has ever loved as you have, when tripping over your feet in the lunchroom is an embarrassment that surpasses that being arrested for prostitution, and a single zit on your forehead makes you want to take to bed for a week.

In Camp, Todd Graff captures those emotions perfectly. The actor are up to the task, with Robin de Jesus giving an Oscar-worthy performance as the drag-loving Michael. I’m serious. Compare his gutsy, accomplished performance with the tentative underacting of Jaye Davidson in The Crying Game, and I think you’ll agree that it was de Jesus who should have walking the red carpet with his acceptance speech folded in the pocket of his tuxedo – or his evening gown.

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umm…
i don’t understand…people complain about how insipid, shallow, and poorly acted this movie is. umm…DUH. there’s nothing wrong with a lighthearted, careless musical romp. it never tried to be profound. it’s called CAMP for more than one reason…something i think many people forget about this movie.

and about not being able to identify with the characters? i disagree. regardless of how much we’re allowed to understand of them, i still think it’s quite easy to side with them, especially if you’re a theater kid of ANY age.

let me put it this way: it’s worth seeing. if not for the acting and storyline, then for the music and amazing vocal talent here. there’s no denying the powerhouses in this movie….more info

In the running for the worst movie ever
Stupid is the only word for it. If only they had had a writer, a director and some kids who could act. But they had none of these. Some of the kids, only some, could sing and/or dance, but none could evoke any believability. Of course they were yoked with a hacknyed, cliched, unfunny script.

And please, give me a break! Having been involved in theatre for nearly 50 years I can attest that there are INDEED many gay guys, however, there are always more, by far, ego driven, “I am god’s gift to womankind” straight morons.

BTW, did the casing director go out of their way to cast only unattractive guys in the gay roles?…more info

A gay version of Center Stage.
Drama that calls itself a comedy on the box. This movie has interesting characters, but all actors are relative unknowns. Good effort, but needs more spark….more info