SpaceCamp Commentary

"SpaceCamp! Every summer, people flock there from across the country for official astronaut training on real NASA equipment...and to fulfill a dream..." Dispite its troubled production and release SpaceCamp turned out to be a farily successfull foray into the "disaster film" sub-genre. Although it has the common formulas -- ensemble cast, reluctant hero, etc. -- it manages to rise above them and engage you emotionally. It's still a fun movie for the nostalgic and the young. Plus it has a great score by John Williams. Sync Point -- The first black frame immediately after the ABC logo has faded away. Email us