Review of The Way Way Back (2013) by Harrison S — 14 Jul 2014

One of the best indie films I've seen!

This review of The Way Way Back (2013) was written by Harrison S on 14 Jul 2014.

The Way Way Back has generally received very positive reviews.

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The film itself and the directing is much too elementary to be different, and the funniest thing is, all the actors are good except the main…

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By Josiah M (122) on 02 Feb 2016

Wow, a summer movie for teens that just feels like reality. Nothing in the film seems made up almost. The acting is plain spot on…

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By Yash B (980) on 02 Apr 2016

The Way Way Back really hits home. It's a story I could really connect with and Liam James nailed the awkward, introverted persona…

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By Claudia N (13) on 21 Apr 2016

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With the exception of Sam Rockwell, every character in this film is either annoying or dismissable; and Liam James wasn't strong enough to…

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By Sarah Gopaul (223) for Digital Journal (223) on 24 Oct 2018

Writers/directors Nat Faxon and Jim Rash effectively take the reins producing a picture that has the makings of a summer movie classic…

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By Facebook U (1,208) on 02 Feb 2016

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By Anggito Z (3) on 02 Jan 2019

Sure, it's maybe predictable but the movie have heart. Plus, asshole Steve Carrel…

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By Shreanos (2) on 14 Nov 2022

Really love this movie, it feels like it signifies growth and it really accurately displays tension and feeling out of place…

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By Jacob D (884) on 24 Sep 2016

The Way Way Back is the directorial debut of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash who wrote this and The Descendants, and it stars Liam James, Steve Carell,…

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