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Class Action Park

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Welcome to Action Park, the notorious 1980s New Jersey water park that long ago entered the realm of myth.
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Disturbing and thrilling in equal measure, Class Action Park is a raucous chronicle of the infamous waterpark that was as beloved as it was dangerous.

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Carol Midgley Times (UK) Equally extraordinary was that those kids, now adults, knew he had been reckless with their lives yet they looked back at those days with affection. Rated: 4/5 Feb 19, 2021 Full Review Richard Whittaker Austin Chronicle They start to drag in some very loose allegations, most especially about Mulvihill's mob connections, that seem like late additions, never quite keying in to the story as told... Yet what a story. Rated: 3/5 Sep 4, 2020 Full Review Perri Nemiroff Perri Nemiroff (YouTube) [Class Action Park] feels like a time capsule, and I'm glad we have that time capsule because Action Park isn't coming back, nor should it. Rated: 4/5 Sep 4, 2020 Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews It’s not a bad documentary but neither does it do anything to warrant a special recommendation. Rated: 2.5/4 Jan 24, 2024 Full Review Bill Brioux Brioux.tv Visitors went because it was dangerous, proudly showing off scars the next day at school. That those were the lucky ones is swept a little too quickly under the astroturf throughout the documentary. Oct 11, 2022 Full Review Alex Behan The Post NZ A riveting documentary, told through the eyes of kids that went there and worked there. Sep 10, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cameron H This documentary explores the legend and legacy of New Jersey’s Action Park, which had a reputation of being America’s most dangerous water park. As someone who has a passionate interest in popular culture, I found this film very entertaining and fascinating. I saw it while scrolling through HBO Max and decided to check it out, and I’m glad I did! The stories the interviewees shared about their experiences either working at or visiting Action Park were shocking. People would break limbs or suffer other serious injuries, even death in several cases. Action Park was well known for its poorly designed rides and its undertrained and underaged staff. At least six people are known to have died as a result of mishaps on rides at the park. The events this film talks about would make perfect material for a horror movie. This documentary is a fun and nostalgic look at a bizarre aspect of American popular culture and history. It’s worth a watch! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/15/25 Full Review Harrison R Amazing story. The book is better though! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review J M Let's get the obvious out of the way - do NOT watch this before going on vacation. As a documentary, it's just OK, but the events discussed here are absolutely mind-boggling. It's practically impossible to comprehend what was allowed to happen at Action Park, and it's equally unfathomable to understand why anyone would frequent this place considering its reputation and the fact that PEOPLE HAVE DIED HERE. You know, life is too precious to risk life and limb by testing a shoddy water slide for a hundred bucks. As angry as I was at the people responsible for Action Park, I found myself just as angry at the people who stood in line and made it popular. The film itself is very one-sided, which is the kiss of death for a documentary. There's a lot of placing blame and not a lot of accepting responsibility. It all gets to be a little monotonous after a while, and, with the exception of a couple scenes, I felt like it takes the subject a bit too lightly. It's definitely worth a look - there were times my jaw was practically on the floor. But, again, don't watch it before vacation. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/03/24 Full Review L B Fantastic movie. I grew up near Action Park and had no idea how bad it was!! Eye opening. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/19/23 Full Review Joel H I've never been to New Jersey, and I don't know anyone who's been to Action Park, but the promotions for Class Action Park intrigued me. This documentary showcases a magical and terrifying place, where the rules don't apply and the consequences are drastic. It does present a sense of nostalgia for the reckless fun the amusement park offered, but it doesn't go so far as to glorify the danger, nor does it pull its punches regarding the deadly results of the owner's greed. I'm sure I would have loved going to Action Park as a teenager, but watching Class Action Park as an adult was kind of horrifying. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review Gareth v An entertaining and funny doco on this legendary theme park. It doesn't take it's self too seriously, which is in keeping with park itself. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Welcome to Action Park, the notorious 1980s New Jersey water park that long ago entered the realm of myth.
Director
Chris Charles Scott III, Seth Porges
Producer
Chris M. Johnston, Chris Lyon, Seth Porges, Michael Garber, Chris Charles Scott III
Production Co
Pinball Party Productions, Perennial Media
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 27, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
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