...but ultimately disappointing. While I was engaged by the diamond-in-the-rough storytelling style, that was also the biggest drawback of this charming little film. By the title, I expected a bigger, more ambitious picture--more along the lines of the humor and campiness in "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert," or at the very least, the verve and style of "Fame." I'd have even settled for the charm of another great "camp" film, "Little Darlings." Unfortunately, "Camp" contained none of these attributes. Instead, what it displayed was a sort of subtle poignancy and a strong sense of the bittersweet. The acting was very uneven, though it was obvious that most, if not all, of the cast were first-time actors for this film, which lent itself to the overall tone of the work. I found myself rooting for Michael, the most flamboyant gay character in the picture, and wishing for a lice-infested crotch for the token straight character, who proved to be a "player"--a sort of reverse stereotyping? (and why, oh why, was this straight character given the cumbersome name of "Vlad"? To reference "Vlad the Impaler"? Yikes!) "Camp" even made me think of another film made by friend Larry Clark--"Kids" Though that picture was decidedly dark with moments of morbid humor, it did what it set out to do. And that would be my biggest complaint for "Camp"...what was the message? Straight boys are mean and will only break your heart? Gay boys get beat up when they show up for their prom in drag? Don't trust anyone? Even an alcoholic hack can still create tolerable stage productions? Though missing a lot of opportunities, (a better developed relationship between Vlad and the alcholic could've lent some much needed REAL conflict to the story) "Camp" was still enjoyable and watchable, with its biggest selling point: THE TALENT. Boy, those kids can sing!