FamilyFantasyComedy

Magic Camp

- Escape to Magic Camp!

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.

Release Date : 2020-08-14

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Team ToddGunn FilmsWalt Disney Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : Andy Tuckerman

Original Name : Adam Devine

Gender : Male

Character Name : Roy Preston

Original Name : Jeffrey Tambor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Christina Darkwood

Original Name : Gillian Jacobs

Gender : Female

Character Name : Theo

Original Name : Nathaniel Logan McIntyre

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nathan

Original Name : Cole Sand

Gender : Male

Character Name : Ruth

Original Name : Isabella Crovetti

Gender : Female

Character Name : Judd

Original Name : Josie Totah

Gender : Female

Character Name : Vera

Original Name : Izabella Alvarez

Gender : Female

Character Name : Vic

Original Name : Hayden Crawford

Gender : Male

Character Name : Janelle

Original Name : Bianca Grava

Gender : Male

Character Name : Theo's Dad

Original Name : Aldis Hodge

Gender : Male

Character Name : Theo's Mom

Original Name : Rochelle Aytes

Gender : Female

Character Name : Lena

Original Name : Krystal Joy Brown

Gender : Female

Character Name : Xerxes

Original Name : Desmond Chiam

Gender : Male

Character Name : Young Cameron

Original Name : Lonnie Chavis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Randall - Bird Boy

Original Name : Riley Siegler

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guy in Taxi

Original Name : Justin Willman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Girl in Taxi

Original Name : Verona Blue

Gender : Female

Character Name : Taxi Shake Guy

Original Name : Nick Bush

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bridesmaid

Original Name : Chauntal Lewis

Gender : Female

Character Name : Bridesmaid

Original Name : Lexi Marman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bridesmaid

Original Name : Charlet Chung

Gender : Female

Character Name : Bride

Original Name : Madison Bontempo

Gender : Female

Character Name : Old Lady

Original Name : Edith Fields

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nathan's Dad

Original Name : Tom Lommel

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nathan's Mom

Original Name : Rebecca Metz

Gender : Female

Character Name : Driver - 'Hamilton'

Original Name : Michael Anastasia

Gender : Male

Character Name : Vic Accomplice

Original Name : Serena Aarniokoski

Gender : Male

Character Name : Candy Clerk

Original Name : Victor Buno

Gender : Male

Character Name : Townie Teen

Original Name : Jor-el Vaasborg

Gender : Male

Character Name : Townie Teen

Original Name : Jono Cota

Gender : Male

Character Name : Volunteer (at Andy's Show)

Original Name : Ego Nwodim

Gender : Female

Character Name : Casino Manager

Original Name : Willie Garson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nathan Volunteer #1

Original Name : Joe Alvarez

Gender : Male

Character Name : Nathan Volunteer #2

Original Name : Nicole Lynn Evans

Gender : Female

Character Name : Lorraine (uncredited)

Original Name : Rosalind Chao

Gender : Female

Character Name : Maid of Honor (uncredited)

Original Name : Chauntal Lewis

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hero Heart (uncredited)

Original Name : Ryker Baloun

Gender : Male

Character Name : Diamond (uncredited)

Original Name : Kaden Cole

Gender : Male

Character Name : Spade (uncredited)

Original Name : Daniel Hoffman

Gender : Male

Character Name : Judd's Photo Double

Original Name : Alejandro Fuenzalida

Gender : Male

Character Name : Spade Camper (uncredited)

Original Name : Brayden Titus

Gender : Male

Reviews

Kamurai

@Kamurai

2021-06-23

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.

r96sk

@r96sk

2021-06-23

Adam DeVine is good, but 'Magic Camp' 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 'Workaholics' 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.