Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

I can't help but stare at how positively the whole cast remembers filming the original movie, because I can't explain otherwise why, after a full 14 years since its premiere, they all returned to the Camp Firewood set. Even greater respect is deserved by those who were unknown supporting actors during the filming of the original film and are now bona fide Hollywood stars. On top of that, this is not just an honorary cameo, but Elizabeth Banks and Bradley Cooper have full-fledged roles, and Paul Rudd even has one of the main parts. Chrisropher Meloni still steals scenes, and his character showcases the greatest strength of Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp. It's the subtle reveals that have to push the plot through the most impossible situations until it reaches the familiar territory of the original film. Sometimes it verges on parody or questionable taste, but it's worth it for those nostalgic moments with a fantastic soundtrack from start to finish. The series was a bit stronger and tighter, and maybe Lake Bell and Jon Hamm don't really fit in here, but because of the boyish enthusiasm that radiates from every crazy exchange, the series definitely deserves an above-average rating. (14.05.2016)