Released on DVD October 2013
4/5
Everyone
remembers those hot, sweaty summers when you're stuck with your parents in some
small town with nothing to do. Well, this film shows the growth and special
relationships that can happen during a summer such as this. Although cliché The
Way Way Back brings a new perspective on the over told story. While Steve
Carrell does disappoint with his performance of the evil step-parent (very
uncharacteristic for him); Allison Janney shines as the hyperactive sister who
hilariously tries to raise her two children. An even greater performance comes
from the quick, witty, and overall spot-on Sam Rockwell whose role makes the
film memorable and worth watching more than once. He easily plays the grown-up
child with charisma and style while producing witty remarks that you'll be
quoting for weeks. Overall, this film is a great homage to teen summer films
without falling into the numerous clichés that so many coming-of-age films
often do.
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