Summerhood played earlier this afternoon at Eau Claire Market and proved to be one of the funniest films of this year's festival. The film follows Fetus, an awkward, intelligent, and highly endearing 9-year-old, during one adventure filled summer spent at camp. This entertaining coming-of-age tale had the packed theatre laughing from beginning to end and was a definite crowd pleaser. Prior to the film's screening, theatregoers were treated to a special appearance by Scott Beaudin, one of the film's leading cast members, who provided a quick introduction. While Summerhood is about a group of young kids, it appeals mainly to an adult sense of humour, and reminded me of a cross between Meatballs, Stand By Me, and (because of John Cusack's fantastic narration) The Wonder Years.
If you missed out on today's screening you can still check it out on Saturday Oct. 3 at 3:00pm at The Plaza. You want want to miss it! To view the trailer click here.
