Magic Camp

"Escape to Magic Camp!"

2020 1h 40m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 224

FamilyFantasyComedy

Synopsis

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Andy, at the urging of his former mentor and Magic Camp owner Roy Preston, returns to the camp of his youth hoping to reignite his career. Instead, he finds inspiration in his ragtag bunch of rookie magicians.

“Escape to Magic Camp!”

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Cast

Adam Devine
Andy Tuckerman
Jeffrey Tambor
Roy Preston
Gillian Jacobs
Christina Darkwood
Nathaniel Logan McIntyre
Theo
Cole Sand
Nathan
Isabella Crovetti
Ruth
Josie Totah
Judd
Izabella Alvarez
Vera

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mark Waters
Writers: Max Winkler, Matt Spicer, Gabe Sachs
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Mark Waters, shot by Theo van de Sande. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rolfe Kent. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Bruce Green shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Adam Devine and Jeffrey Tambor and Gillian Jacobs carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Escape to Magic Camp!".

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IMDB entry: tt3979300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Mark Waters directs. Theo van de Sande behind the camera. Rolfe Kent scores. Bruce Green cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Directed by Mark Waters, shot by Theo van de Sande. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Rolfe Kent. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Bruce Green shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Adam Devine and Jeffrey Tambor and Gillian Jacobs carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Escape to Magic Camp!".
7IMDB entry: tt3979300 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Theo van de Sande
Original score: Rolfe Kent
Editing: Bruce Green
Production design: Marcia Hinds
Costume design: Christine Bieselin Clark
Makeup / hair: Amy Schmiederer
VFX supervisor: Robert Bock
Sound: Elliott Koretz
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $24,000,000
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Magic Camp (2020)

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Kamurai2020-08-19
★ 8/10
Great watch, will watch again, and do recommend. I saw Adam Devine first (on Disney+ of all places, he's not usually Disney compliant), and said, "Oh this will be good, at least I won't have to pay close attention.", then saw "Magic Camp", and said, "Sold!", knowing I'd have to be watching magic tricks. I'm a fan of magic, but I tend to watch them like I do movies, critically. And when they're in movies ("Now You See Me") what you're actually watching for is what is semi-legitimate and what is a movie magic effect. While the beginning is a little disappointing, it has to do with the establishing part of the movie. The (obvious) misdirection of it also parallels a magic trick, as does the pace of the movie (and it's directly discussed in the movie.). Suddenly discovering Jillian Jacobs' involvement was great, and so is she, even if she's a part-time antagonist as a rival counselor. Basically, for me, there is a better movie / story in here if you remove Adam Devine as the protagonist. The kids' story(ies) are far more satisfying that the adults, and they very much deserved their own movie. While I see a comparison to "School of Rock", Adam Devine is not Jack Black, and his character doesn't really give the redeemable feel. It might come down to Devine's acting ability, but he's just not likeable. He says and does the things that should make him likeable, but it comes of as disingenuous. He's still a jerk, but he grows to love magic. Again though, this is highly recommended, and I would have loved to just see their talent show as a recorded live performance. If you love magic, then give this a watch.
r96sk2020-11-20
★ 5/10
Adam DeVine is good, but <em>'Magic Camp'</em> is formulaic and plain. It does end up having a minute amount of charm to it, but for the most part it's predictable and cringey - due to its forced, if admittedly hearty, set of narratives for the characters. The ending, when all that comes to the fore, is a little sickly. The magic tricks are done well, mind. DeVine is enjoyable, though I already like him from TV's <em>'Workaholics'</em> so that may play a part in how I see him in this. Jeffrey Tambor is solid, while Nathaniel McIntyre does a fine job in the lead role. Too queasy for my liking. "Institute of Magic" would've been such a better title, by the way.