Review of The Way Way Back (2013) by Spangle — 13 Mar 2015
The Way Way Back is generally your run-of-the-mill coming of age drama, but luckily, I not only love the genre, but this is a great example of the genre. Sporting a well-written script packed with drama, laughs, mild romance, charm, and just enough adolescent angst, The Way Way Back is a very well done coming of age drama.
Liam Jones is great in the lead role, though often outshined by Sam Rockwell, who is absolutely impeccable here in a role that exudes charisma and charm and was truly meant for him, without question. Toni Collette, Steve Carell, and AnnaSophia Robb are also all very good in this one, though really the whole cast brings their A game.
The film is well directed and well told for the most part and really has very few faults. While the romantic elements can seem cheesy and it does break no new ground, that is is not really a negative to me, as it does strike a chord at moments and makes you laugh at others.
Really, I cannot ask for much else from a film. This one works from every angle.
This review of The Way Way Back (2013) was written by Spangle on 13 Mar 2015.
The Way Way Back has generally received very positive reviews.
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