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Format: DVD
Program Type: Movie
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Product Name: Heavyweights [DVD] [1995]
UPC: 786936207774
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great movie
Amazing movie, so happy to have this physically. We know Disney will take it off Disney plus eventually. The deleted scenes are hilarious.
This was one of my favorites growing up.
When Gerald Gardner comes home the last day of school, he is shocked to hear that his parents have set him up at a Summer Camp - A FAT CAMP!
Reluctantly he goes but finds out that the kids and camp counselors are really cool and fun is the focal point of Camp Hope.
However, when the Camp owners reveal that they recently sold their haven to Health Nut, Tony Perkis (played by an over-the-top Ben Stiller), all heck breaks lose as he intends to sell a weight lose infomercial and get everyone in shape by Labor Day! Even if it kills them!
All the kids are great and the camp counselors (including a young Paul Feig before his directing days) do an excellent job of supporting the campers through their plight. Ben Stiller is the main star though as he brings this Fitness Maniac to life. His visual comedy and articulation really sets the tone and he steals every scene.
The Blu Ray is of great quality and there were no visual or audible issues that I could notice. Subtitles were clear and there is also a "Where are they now" special that interviews some of the kids as adults about their experiences with the movie. There is a great audio commentary as well.
Will Tony Perkis turn Camp Hope's campers into athletic gods? Will they be ready to beat Camp MVP for the annual Apache relay? (that they embarrassingly lose every year!) Will Gerald Gardner become the leader he is destined to be?
Overall, if you love Family Films, especially ones in the vein of Mighty Ducks, you will love this one. Great story, great characters and morals of sticking up for yourself, taking personal responsibility and flying high despite the odds.
Highly recommended!
