Review of The Way Way Back (2013) by Peter Debruge for Variety — 26 Feb 2013
The story of a teen desperate for a father figure who finds encouragement from a wild-and-crazy water-park employee -- rather than from the guy auditioning to be his stepdad -- can be explosively funny in parts, but overall feels pretty familiar, relying more on its cast than the material to win favor.
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This review of The Way Way Back (2013) was written by Peter Debruge and published by Variety on 26 Feb 2013.
The Way Way Back has generally received very positive reviews.
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