Daddy Day Camp
Daddy Day Camp

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Daddy Day Camp

2007
Movie
89 min
English

Seeking to offer his son the satisfying summer camp experience that eluded him as a child, the operator of a neighborhood daycare center opens his own camp, only to face financial hardship and stiff competition from a rival camp.

Insights

IMDb1.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Metacritic9/100
Google Users25%
Director: John DavisGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Unhappily married dad Charlie Hinton faces a new challenge when his son is rejected from a fancy private preschool. He decides to open his own day camp, "Daddy Day Camp," with his business partner, Harv. The camp is filled with chaos and mishaps as the inexperienced dads try to manage a group of unruly children, leading to a series of comedic disasters.

Critical Reception

Daddy Day Camp was universally panned by critics and audiences alike, widely regarded as one of the worst films of the 2000s. It was a significant commercial failure and is often cited for its lack of humor, poor storytelling, and offensive portrayal of children.

What Reviewers Say

  • Universally panned for its nonsensical plot and lack of humor.

  • Considered to be incredibly unfunny and poorly executed.

  • Critics and audiences found the film to be an unpleasant viewing experience.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly disliked 'Daddy Day Camp,' citing its abysmal humor, nonsensical plot, and overall lack of entertainment value. Many reviewers expressed bewilderment at the film's existence and found it to be a painful and unfunny experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for multiple Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Director, and Worst Actor for Cuba Gooding Jr.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 2007, the film's Rotten Tomatoes score remained at 0% for an extended period, making it one of the lowest-rated films on the platform.

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