Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024)
Director: Jon Rosenbaum (feature directorial debut)
Cast: Eric Bauza (voice of Woody Woodpecker) Kevin Michael Richardson (voice of Buzz Buzzard) Tom Kenny (voice of Wally Walrus / Inspector) Mary-Louise Parker (Angie) Chloe De Los Santos (Maggie) Josh Lawson (Zane), plus several supporting child actors such as Savannah La Rain, Esther Son, Evan Stanhope, George Holahan-Cantwell
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024) is a quirky #FamilyComedy hybrid of live-action and CGI directed by Jon Rosenbaum, delivering a slapstick take on summer camp hijinks. The story begins with Woody (voiced by Eric Bauza) being tossed from his forest home for causing chaos. Seeking redemption, he joins Camp Woo Hoo—run by Angie (Mary-Louise Parker)—where he fresher learns about teamwork and friendship. WikipediaNetflix
Not long after his arrival, Woody crosses paths with Buzz Buzzard (Kevin Michael Richardson), an escaped convict posing as chef at the rival Camp Hoo Rah. Buzz plots to steal a hidden treasure, putting Woody and his new campmates—organized around Angie’s daughter, Maggie (Chloe De Los Santos)—into a high-energy conflict capped by an annual Wilderness Games showdown. WikipediaNetflix
Woody’s antics clash with Maggie’s group of STEM-loving campers, whose creativity becomes their unconventional weapon against the militaristic Hoo Rah team. Inspector Wally Walrus (Tom Kenny) threatens closure, but ultimately, the camps learn to unite, transforming conflict into camaraderie. Wikipedia
Visually, the film is bright and energetic, though critics note its CGI and production feel budget-constrained. It relies heavily on classic cartoon humor—falls, crashes, exaggerated gags, and slapstick—often at the expense of coherent storytelling. Decider
Relying on nostalgic cartoon tropes, the film presents themes of teamwork, redemption, and found family, though wrapped in cliché-ridden execution. Common Sense Media cautions parents about cartoon violence, insults, and potty humor—though it also affirms the film’s age-appropriate messages for younger viewers. Common Sense Media
Feedback among fans is mixed. One Redditor mused:
“They nailed the characterization of Buzz and Wally … but the humans are bland … most laughs came from Woody’s slapstick.” Reddit
Ultimately, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp serves up nostalgic chaos and cartoon mayhem—best enjoyed by young fans craving classic Woody antics, even as adults might find its charm limited and its humor overly thin.
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024) is a quirky #FamilyComedy hybrid of live-action and CGI directed by Jon Rosenbaum, delivering a slapstick take on summer camp hijinks. The story begins with Woody (voiced by Eric Bauza) being tossed from his forest home for causing chaos. Seeking redemption, he joins Camp Woo Hoo—run by Angie (Mary-Louise Parker)—where he fresher learns about teamwork and friendship. WikipediaNetflix
Not long after his arrival, Woody crosses paths with Buzz Buzzard (Kevin Michael Richardson), an escaped convict posing as chef at the rival Camp Hoo Rah. Buzz plots to steal a hidden treasure, putting Woody and his new campmates—organized around Angie’s daughter, Maggie (Chloe De Los Santos)—into a high-energy conflict capped by an annual Wilderness Games showdown. WikipediaNetflix
Woody’s antics clash with Maggie’s group of STEM-loving campers, whose creativity becomes their unconventional weapon against the militaristic Hoo Rah team. Inspector Wally Walrus (Tom Kenny) threatens closure, but ultimately, the camps learn to unite, transforming conflict into camaraderie. Wikipedia
Visually, the film is bright and energetic, though critics note its CGI and production feel budget-constrained. It relies heavily on classic cartoon humor—falls, crashes, exaggerated gags, and slapstick—often at the expense of coherent storytelling. Decider
Relying on nostalgic cartoon tropes, the film presents themes of teamwork, redemption, and found family, though wrapped in cliché-ridden execution. Common Sense Media cautions parents about cartoon violence, insults, and potty humor—though it also affirms the film’s age-appropriate messages for younger viewers. Common Sense Media
Feedback among fans is mixed. One Redditor mused:
“They nailed the characterization of Buzz and Wally … but the humans are bland … most laughs came from Woody’s slapstick.” Reddit
Ultimately, Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp serves up nostalgic chaos and cartoon mayhem—best enjoyed by young fans craving classic Woody antics, even as adults might find its charm limited and its humor overly thin.