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Heavyweights: Directed by Steven Brill. With David Goldman, Joseph Wayne Miller, Cody Burger, Allen Covert. Plump kids are lured into joining a posh fat camp with the promise of quick weight loss and good times, only to find that it is a woodland hellhole run by a psycho ex-fitness instructor.
- Steven Brill
- 2 min
When school ends for the summer, Gerry Garner is told by his parents that they are sending him to Camp Hope, a weight loss camp for boys. Initially reluctant, Gerry meets enthusiastic camp counselor Pat, and befriends the other campers, who have smuggled in enough junk food for the entire summer.
Plump kids are lured into joining a posh fat camp with the promise of quick weight loss and good times, only to find that it is a woodland hellhole run by a psycho ex-fitness instructor. 11-year-old Gerry Garner lives in Long Island, New York, and is overweight.
"Heavyweights" is a mid-90's Disney film about a fat camp taken over by the villainous fatboy-turned-success Tony Perkis. While the premise is not so novel, the execution is great and keeps you pretty entertained throughout.
May 7, 2024 · When Gerry’s parents sit him down to inform him about attending fat camp, Tim Blake Nelson’s character Roger tries to help soften the blow. He promises his young pal fun in the sun - and then disappears for the rest of the film.
We have the over-the-top (and rather dark and mentally twisted) Ben Stiller as Tony Perkins. We have the wholesome story about the kids learning self-respect and self-responsibility. Got the love interests, a dance number, great comedy, a camp vs camp relay race, and some great quotes. "Hey!
Feb 17, 1995 · Overview. Camp Hope is a summer retreat for overweight boys run by a kindly couple who make the campers feel comfortable with their extra pounds. But when tyrannical fitness guru Tony buys the camp, he puts the kids on a cruel regimen that goes too far.
