Their energy is also reminiscent of Martin and Eugene Levy - and the more you realize that, the more it becomes obvious that Family Camp is very similar to Cheaper by the Dozen 2. Woodard and James' dynamic is reminiscent of Steve Martin and John Candy in Planes, Trains and Automobiles, right down to the 'I Like Me' speech. This allows Christian families to laugh knowingly at two extremes they may recognize.

Writer-director Brian Cates smartly contrasts the Ackermans with their bunkmates, the smugly pious Sanders family. Its laugh-out-loud humor may help it cross into the mainstream, as could the way it depicts the Ackermans, who positively represent many families of faith in 'the secular community': They go to church and believe in God, but they don't talk about it all the time. With excellent production values, solid direction, and fantastic comedy chops from the cast, Family Camp is a winner. The Skit Guys have answered faith-based movie lovers' prayers: This is easily the best Christian comedy made to date.

Family movie rating review