If you've got the right sense of humor and of the absurd, then this movie will be right up your alley. If you don't, you will utterly despise this film. Wet Hot American Summer is a spoof of 80's camping films, and even a spoof of spoofs...if that's possible. Filled with ridiculous situations and off-the-wall absurdity, one never knows which direction the film will take itself next. Far from serious or even sane, those who don't like "stupid" movies will probably not find anything special here. However, if you do, then you'll find this ridiculously hilarious.

This had to have been a joy to make. Talking soup cans, fridge-humping chefs, hardcore drug binges, and interesting student/teacher relationships give it more than enough material to crack a few smiles from the makers during filming. It's so random and aware of it's jokes and what it is that it's hard for me not to like. It never takes itself seriously and the viewer shouldn't either. It's a perfectly absurd party movie....and shouldn't be taken as anything else. If you do, then that's your problem and fault for not being able to enjoy this film. That's a sad thing too, because it's definitely one of the most ridiculous movies I have ever seen, which is a good thing.

If you like silly films, then you'll love this. I thought it was absolutely hilarious. Excellent comedy.

The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It is the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there is still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve.

What a great cast: Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Rudd and others. Some of them young and just on the verge of starting their careers (this was Cooper's first film). Others , like David Hyde Pierce, were stepping outside the box people had come to expect from them.

I do love that it is a mixture of "The State" (greatest sketch comedy show ever) and "Saturday Night Live". I love that it features my favorite Loverboy song ("Turn Me Loose") and I especially love all the pointless Wilhelm Screams.

No thorough review is necessary. This film already has enough fans. While I think it may be slightly overrated, and not as good as "They Came Together", the love is understandable. Especially for Chef Gene, who is really the glue holding this picture together.

It's the last day of Camp Firewood 1981 in Maine. Camp director Beth (Janeane Garofalo) is interested in physics professor Henry Newman (David Hyde Pierce) who lives nearby. Gene (Christopher Meloni) is the volatile Vietnam vet cook. Susie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Bradley Cooper) intends to put on a show. Andy (Paul Rudd) is the bad boy making out with Katie (Marguerite Moreau). Gail von Kleinenstein (Molly Shannon) is the art teacher struggling with her divorce. Victor (Ken Marino) is a bumbling womanizer wannabe. McKinley (Michael Ian Black) is in a secret relationship with Ben. None of the camp counselors are terribly concerned about the kids' safety as craziness runs rampant.

This is a scattered parody filled with random crazy characters and ridiculous situations. I first saw this a couple of years ago. The cast is a who's who of today's hottest stars. They seem to be having crazy fun doing silly skits. It's definitely a hit and miss proposition. It misses more than it hits but it misses with a charming stupidity.