Confessions from a Holiday Camp
Confessions from a Holiday Camp

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Confessions from a Holiday Camp

1977
Movie
88 min
English

Timmy Lea and his brother-in-law Sidney Noggett are working as entertainment officers at Funfrall, a typical British holiday camp. The staff are lazy and inefficient, preferring to laze by the pool rather than organise activities for the holiday campers. A new owner, Mr. Whitemonk, an ex-prison officer, takes over the camp and is determined to install discipline into the staff. He is on the verge of dismissing Timmy and Sidney; however, Sidney's suggestion of organising a beauty contest changes his mind.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Terry InlandGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Tim and his wife Sandra are eager to have a romantic holiday at a seaside resort, but their plans are continually thwarted by a host of eccentric characters. Their attempts at privacy are hilariously interrupted by other holidaymakers and the camp's overzealous entertainment staff. Throughout their stay, they encounter a series of comical mishaps and awkward situations, all adding to the chaotic but ultimately good-natured atmosphere of the British holiday camp.

Critical Reception

Confessions from a Holiday Camp is a typical British sex comedy of the 1970s, aiming for laughs through innuendo and slapstick. While it found a dedicated audience at the time and is remembered fondly by fans of the genre, critical reception was generally lukewarm, with many critics finding its humor predictable and its plot thin. It's often seen as a product of its time, more notable for its star, Robin Askwith, and its setting than for any significant cinematic achievement.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on the charm of its lead actor, Robin Askwith.

  • Embraces the typical British holiday camp tropes for comedic effect.

  • Offers light-hearted, often cheeky, humor that defined the era's sex comedies.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many appreciating the nostalgic humor and the lead performance, while others find the jokes dated and the plot lacking substance.

Fun Fact

This film is part of the long-running 'Confessions' series, which capitalized on the popularity of risqué British comedies in the 1970s, often featuring Robin Askwith in a lead role.

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