I have always been a big fan of the Carry On films and I own all of them on DVD. Carry On Camping, however, is not one of my favourites and I watch it rarely now. Basically, your enjoyment of this film will depend on how much you like Barbara Windsor. Personally speaking, I detest her, she is only famous because of her boobs and I much prefer the Carry On films that she is not in. The ending of this film is also very dated, featuring a hippy band and makes me cringe now when I see it. The film is also primarily famous for the scene when Windsor's bra flies off during an exercise session and hits poor old Kenneth Williams in the face. I suspect this is why this film has a strong following, particularly among men. However, I do not regard it is one of the best Carry On films, though I appreciate that it is treasured by some fans. The film was also cut in several scenes by the British censor back in 1969 and these cuts have never been reinstated in any version that I have ever seen. This does not ruin the film, though and it is worth seeing, though I doubt that you will want to see it too often. This is not the worst film in the Carry On series, but it is a long way from the best too. It is a watchable but very dated film now and just not as funny as it once was.
Review of Carry on Camping
