REVIEW: Theater Camp (2023 Film) | movie starring Ben Platt, Molly Gordon, Noah Galvin

[@b3z3jm3nny]

American theatre kids still spell it theatre (the building is a theater, the art form is theatre) so they should have spelled it “Theatre camp” 😤😤, saw it in the cinema a few weeks ago and had a blast, everyone was laughing at all the jokes such a fun film!

[@mrchrisliddell]

I came to say the same thing 😅

[@tananario]

“Theatre” is the US/American industry standard spelling. Sorry to all those Theatre kids who think they’re special.

[@b3z3jm3nny]

@@tananario it’s not about thinking they’re special, it’s because the play is about theatre kids not industry professionals, so that’s who I framed it in terms of, jeez.

[@marcusgomez3447]

I can’t wait to see this! The way it’s filmed and also it’s mockumentary it gives me high school musical: the musical: the seires vibes

[@dennisburton4282]

As a high school theatre actor and later teacher, I loved this film! It only played in Salt Lake City for one week. Basically, no advertising for it! There were only 6 people in the theater including my daughter (former theatre kid) and myself. We both identified with it, and laughed our heads off.

[@benjaminsagan5861]

First off: Thank you SO much for your acknowledgement of the labor dispute, but also for explaining the pressures in play when it comes to trying to talk about film releases. It's more nuanced than I realized. Secondly: Thank you for mentioning that Amy Sedaris plays Joan!! I love her so much that I might be able to overcome my intense annoyance with Ben Platt.

[@freemangriffin4953]

I hope the song at the end of the movie gets an Oscar nomination.

[@EMM_84]

I went to band camp in high school and there was a theatre camp happening at the same time that week. We got to see their dress rehearsal at the end of the week and they were always really good for only having a week to pull it together. That clearly pushed along my love of live theatre. I feel like this movie will for sure strike a cord of nostalgia for me.

[@nataliella97]

I've known patti harrison ever since I saw her do stand up at a bizarre little start up basement ages ago, so perhaps I'm biased, but I really adore how she just steals the scenes she's in! I'm so happy that a film this funny and heartfelt with so many people very early in their careers has gotten this wide release, even internationally.

[@tbam73]

When he rolled down the hill, I screamed

[@Kristine_202]

I met Noah Galvin a few weeks ago and when I was trying to think of something to say, I came up with, "Congratulations on the film!" Granted, I haven't actually seen it yet, LOL, but I know I'm going to love it.

[@CloverPandaQ]

Im from the andirondacks. I was a queer theater kid; and am now a queer theater adult! This movie meant more to me than almost any other movie out there. It may not be my favorite, but my emotional attachment to it is huge

[@aerials_etc]

O.m.g. yes I want this to be a TV show. Great idea!!! And I was also thoroughly moved by the silly thing you referenced that started off as a throwaway joke. Very touching in an unexpected way.

[@amyseaman9449]

Great review! Must admit thought I've been checking your page every day since Monday waiting for your review of Next to Normal!!

[@MickeyJoTheatre]

Won't be able to post it until the press embargo ends on Tuesday I'm afraid!

[@b3z3jm3nny]

P.s. have you seen the 2003 film “Camp”? With a young Robin de Jesús and Anna Kendrick!

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

one of my favourite films

[@prophetessoftroy]

I was about to ask the same question

[@londontorgee]

I was going to ask this as well. It’s pretty classic itself! I’m just rewatching on KZbin! Some good songs and a Sondheim cameo.

[@mollywildsmith840]

Anyone ever seen Mickey and Noah Galvin in the same room? Absolute twins

[@Fidgetym42]

I found it interesting that you mention Spinal Tap… And not Waiting For Guffman, which is a film with the same group of people putting on community theater, also mockumentary style. While we wait for Theater Camp to come into theaters, everyone needs to watch Waiting For Guffman if you haven’t already!

[@steamshiptv3488]

I saw the short film and it was hilarious. I also enjoyed Waiting for Guffman, which was an alleged inspiration for this movie. Can't wait to see this!

[@christopherbutler1980]

Next Wednesday Seth R. is hosting a CAMP cast reunion. It will be on Stars in the House KZbin channel .

[@Starlysh]

This really made me want to see this! Unfortunately the closest showing is like an hour away. But hopefully it'll appear on streaming soon after. Just got a ton of personal theater camp memories while watching this.

[@jellolova]

It’s on Hulu now!

[@Starlysh]

@@jellolova Ooo guess I know what I'm watching this weekend. Thank you!!

[@jellolova]

@@Starlysh watching it for the first time now! It’s in my top 10 favorite movies now lol.

[@leahjennings9181]

I literally told my parents after watching the movie “it’s like a Christopher Guest movie, but about theatre.”

[@leahjennings9181]

We love Christopher Guest movies in my household

[@toriboy25]

I was thinking it could have been so much better in the hands of Christopher Guest LOL

[@todesque]

Easily one of the funniest films I’ve seen in years, and I say this as a straight male. Very touching at the end. Musical numbers are hilarious. I do think it’s the kind of film that improves with repeat viewings as there are a lot of characters to get to know and many jokes you might miss the first time around. Destined to be a cult classic.

[@antoniocortes1848]

MILD SPOILERS - I can’t say I was a fan of this movie but Noah Galvin in drag was a serve and the final number made was awesome and insane and uplifting 😛

[@freemangriffin4953]

I enjoyed this movie. There was a similar movie called Camp, not sure how many years ago, that was also great too. I LOVE Mickey's idea of this being a regular series! What a great idea! Do they have these types of camps in the U.K.? (I am from the U.S.). I particularly loved the tech guy - Noah Galvin. For me his is the best performance in the movie.

[@hol1436]

i am now actually SO excited to go and see this with my theatre friends

[@LouisaT-t6x]

Saw this last night and loved it! Me and a man in there had a lovely time lolling, but I'm not sure a lot of other people got everything 😂as soon as I saw luke islam was in it I booked my ticket!

[@TheMaleSoprano]

omg same!! i wasn't able to see it in theaters but i was able to see it on hulu and i could NOT stop staring at luke!! he's such a powerhouse!!!

[@Alixthecollector]

Finally got to see this film a few weeks ago and I absolutely loved it! The pacing was a bit off but it was so absolutely fantastic! Also you absolutely look like Noah, and the first time I clicked on one of your videos it was because I thought you were him lmfao love you both and I can't wait to buy Theater Camp as soon as it's available for digital download

[@alicebarlow4761]

Haven’t managed to get to this at the cinema and think it’s finished now or at least here in Cambridge, may have to wait til it’s streaming

[@stephanieo6911]

Please watch Christopher Guest’s “Waiting For Guffman” as soon as you can! It is hilarious!

[@SteveFeatherstone]

This sounds interesting but how does it compare to 'CAMP' with Robin de Jesús Sasha Allen and Anna Kendrick I loved that film

[@martijnyc]

Love this movie!!! Laughed and laughed. I never heard of theater camp growing up in CA - sure wish I had!

[@rmcmariusable]

How was Ayo Edebiri? She is hot right now in the States and currently stars in The Bear, a TV series.

[@b3z3jm3nny]

She was a standout to me, this was the first thing I’ve seen her in and she was consistently very funny

[@mts7130]

That is odd that the t-shirt says "Theater Camp". Maybe it's a joke unto itself. As a theatre (old) kid, we were ruthless about making sure people knew that the theatre was for the stage and theater was for the movies. You know how we get.

[@Ljrj3bdjwnsj]

As an Alice By Heart obsessive, I'm so excited!!!!!!!!

[@leahgrech8851]

I wish this was out in my country!!

[@IsSarahPi]

I'm not a massive theatre but I had a good time with this film. The Rent joke was very funny.

[@JackieWarner13]

Australia doesn't get this for another month or so & it's only in limited theatres so I hope I can see it.

[@Kelsfw21]

Where do you live? Cinema Nova in Melbourne is showing it in a couple of weeks 😊

[@Paulovlyra]

I didnt know it... Now I cant wait to watch 😅

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

I guess re the kids, some of them at least must probably be theatre kids playing theatre kids, which presumably helps?? 😆 Appreciate your (nicely spoiler-free) review MJ, and also your vocalising of support for the WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes! Definitely with you - and them! - there... IMO the studios' attitude in the whole thing has frankly been bullying & despicable, and as a creative myself I very much sympathise with how changing the residuals system is already increasingly making it difficult for those at the creative coalface to obtain a longterm consistent living? PLUS some of the contractual things studios apparently want to standardize around use of AI & deepfakery are really concerning from the viewpoint of people being able to control their own image, let alone monetise it! (I think of deepfakes already used in Star Wars and Fast & Furious franchises, and consider that very much the thin end of the wedge... 😬)

[@PracticallyNickiInEveryWay]

This sounds really interesting - I am looking forward to watching it!

[@katescott6931]

I watched this movie earlier this week and absolutely loved it. It’s very funny.

[@cinderstar4377]

As an American most of us do say Theatre I don’t know why it was spelled the other way LOL

[@societycrumbles]

I am a fan of Spinal Tap / Chris Guest / mocumentaries, so I might actually check this flick out!

[@will121]

I manage to like Heavy Metal and Old Fashioned Music Theatre too 🥴

[@anna_in_aotearoa3166]

It's called being well-rounded!! 😁

[@jessicasmith1766]

We actually use both “theater” and “theatre.” My guess is the studio insisted on the “er” spelling as “re” can read as pretentious to people outside that world.

[@subbtopp]

saw film yesterday everything you said true.

[@sarahcampbell8513]

Bravo!🎉

[@yoogrldude]

I want to see this so goddamn bad

[@susanpolastaples9688]

Did you and Aeron enjoy Potty Plant at the Fringe?

[@mattbosley3531]

It's kinda been done already in the movie Camp 20 years ago. I'll still check it out.

[@tananario]

Sorry folks, “theatre” is the US/American industry standard spelling. It’s not something limited to over-eager kids.

[@b3z3jm3nny]

Why do you have such a chip on your shoulder about this… yeah we know, and it’s such an industry spelling kids know it too

[@PADavid12]

Noah Galvin is hot, so that makes sense

[@FrischesObst12]

You’re the same type as Noah Galvin but I wouldn’t say you look like the same person.

[@toriboy25]

Not everyone in the U.S. spells it Theater. LOL It did bug me it was spelled that was for the movie. I enjoyed half of the movie. For me I could have done without Amos and Rebecca. It seemed like those two characters were in a different movie.