Most Underrated Comedy Of the Millennium Blast from the past! In honor of summer vacation starting I thought I'd review one of my all time summer favorites. This grossly underrated comedy was not only Bill Murry's first leading role, its also the original 'slobs vs. snobs' flick that laid the ground for many others.
Bill Murry stars as Tripper Harrison, the laid back thirty something womanizing head counselor at the slightly run down Camp North Star. He normally devotes his summer to cracking jokes, chasing female staffers, and leading the teenage CIT's in pranking the nerdy camp director. However, when Rudy, a shy middle schooler comes to camp, Tripper takes him under his wing, determined to give him the summer of his life. Along the way he woos the woman of his dreams, helps some socially awkward CITs win over their dream girls, continually pranks the nerdy camp director Morty (i.e, sets him adrift on the lake in his sleep, among other things), and shows one boy what it truly means to be a winner. Murry steals the show, but this movie is very well acted and doesn't have a bad line of dialogue in it. The Only downside? You'll be singing the theme song "Are You Ready For the Summer?" for weeks after you hear it, as well as the parting campfire song "We Are the North Star CITs." Anyone looking for a good time this summer should check out this heartwarming summer flick. It truly has something for everyone, be it lively middle schoolers, bored teenagers, or even their parents. Are you ready for the summer?
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