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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Judd Apatow (written by) &
Steven Brill (written by)
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Release Date:
17 February 1995 (USA) more
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Tagline:
They don't run the fastest. They don't jump the highest. But they sure are getting the last laugh. Heavyweights. They never met a hot dog they didn't like ... until now.
Plot:
Plump kids are lured into joining a posh fat camp with the promise of quick weight loss and good times, only to find that the facility is a woodland hellhole run by a psycho ex-fitness instructor. full summary | add synopsis
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Also Known As:
Heavyweights (USA) (alternative spelling)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for some rude language and pranks.
Runtime:
100 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Iceland:L | UK:PG (video premiere) | USA:PG | Singapore:PG

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Audio/visual unsynchronized: When the kid from the other camp is going down the rope swing at the competition, he looks calm and cool.. but, they have him screaming "AHH!" even though his mouth is shut. more
Quotes:
Roy: Funny Josh. But really man, what happened? Talk to us.
Josh: [half-unaware] Josh was bad.
Roy: Oh man. Oh jeez.
Josh: [half-unaware] Josh now good.
Gerry: Good? Wha... what do you mean?
Josh: Must be...
[finally showing his normal awareness]
Josh: good to see my big ass again!
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An unparalleled cinematic masterpiece, 13 April 2006
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Author: niftyjim from United States

Continuing in the tradition of classic films such as 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', director Steven Brill has added his name to the short list of truly great directors with his sweeping masterpiece 'Heavy Weights'. In arguably his finest performance to date, Aaron Schwartz plays Jerry Garner, a young man who is forced to attend a summer camp against his will. Upon arriving at the camp, Jerry is befriended by Roy (Kenan Thompson) and Josh (Shaun Weiss). Together they challenge the the tyrannic rule of manic camp counselor Tony Perkis (Ben Stiller) while overcoming their own personal insecurities to have the best summer of their lives. Thompson and Weiss both deliver Oscar-worthy performances, and Ben Still is at his best as the fitness-crazed camp counselor who must whip the campers into shape. Brill is truly at his best here, weaving an intricate tale full of mystery, suspense and deception, while capturing the essence of the human spirit and the hope and perseverance of children. This is a must have for any true fan of film.

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