I felt uneasy, much like the character "Ivy" (played by Bella Ramsey), when her parents—James Norton and Jessica Gunning—suggested she attend a summer camp for a month. I worried that Ben Platt and Noah Galvin were setting us up for a sickly sweet experience filled with predictable songs. Fortunately, it’s not quite that kind of place. The camp is run by the energetic "Patrick" (Neil Patrick Harris) and provides a break for young adults dealing with cancer recovery. She's been in remission close to a year, but the illness and its treatment have shaken her confidence, leading her to mostly stay with her parents or alone in her room. Her parents believe this will be beneficial, though she’s doubtful—particularly after an expectedly unpleasant introduction. She’s assigned to share a cabin with "Ella" (Ruby Stokes) and participate in various “activities” that initially fill you with apprehension! Fortunately, her roommate has a more upbeat (and flirtatious) perspective on life; she's also a regular at this yearly event, so she won't let "Ivy" isolate herself. The two quickly become close friends with "Archie" (Conrad Khan) and his amusingly clumsy companion "Ralph" (Earl Cave), "Maisie" (Jasmine Elcock), and finally "Jake" (Daniel Quinn Toye), whom "Ivy" develops an entirely mutual crush on. From here, the group attempts to leave their everyday problems behind for a month and remember how to enjoy being young—along with all the difficulties that come with it! Ramsey is excellent, benefiting from a genuinely funny script by George Jacques and a bit of charming, nervous holiday romance with Toye. I especially enjoyed Cave’s "Ralph," whose dark humor often made me laugh and cringe throughout this look at what life after—and alongside—cancer can be like. To be truthful, the ending didn't resonate with me, even though it included James Blunt reassuring everyone that he doesn't take himself seriously. It felt a bit superfluous, but it also prevents a predictable storyline and is characteristic of the enjoyable, touching, and realistic portrayal on display here. It’s not about cancer itself; instead, it focuses on the people affected by it—either directly or indirectly—and it’s definitely worth seeing.
On September 24, 2026
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