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Comedy 'Tiny Fugitives' Blends Crude Humor and Heart
17 Sep
Summary
- Film explores adolescent misfits at a Jewish summer camp.
- Plot involves a plan to remain at camp after summer ends.
- Features Johnny Knoxville as a surprisingly touching counselor.
Michael Lewen's "Tiny Fugitives" offers a blend of juvenile humor and heartfelt nostalgia for the Jewish summer camp experience. The film follows social outcasts Udell and Charness as they navigate life at Camp Fineman, a sleepaway camp for middle-class children. They hatch a plan to hide out at the camp even after summer concludes, aiming to extend their blissful experience.
Despite a relatively thin plot, the movie is elevated by its components. Joseph Stephens's muscular score and impressive title treatments contribute to the film's appeal. Johnny Knoxville delivers a performance that is simultaneously funny, physical, and unexpectedly touching in his portrayal of a counselor.
