Review of The Way Way Back (2013) by Daniel B — 20 May 2014
It's no doubt that this film echoes the movie of 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' in some ways. That's what I've thought after watching the trailer and apparently, it is. It's a movie that you can watch all over again, there is no dead scene like most of the movie and the mixed comedy and drama get along well throughout the film.
The actors in portray the characters really well. The guy who plays Duncan, (Liam James) was a great choice of portraying an awkward, shy kid. He fits for the role and he bring all emotion in every scene he's with. He can dance like a loser. He can transform into a cool kid. He can be too awkward that you feel embarrassed on your own while watching it, and he can step up and deliver a dramatic intense line. This guy can do anything!
Steve Carell as a mean step-father is new for me because I always see him as a funny guy. Allison Janney was fantastic; I burst to laugh to all of her scene. AnnaSophia Rob did well too but I felt the disconnection of her character, maybe because it didn't focus on her at all. Sam Rockwell, ROCKS! Portraying a cool, chilling dude with a fatherly heart blows me away. He always portrays villain character but not in this one, he proves it when he defends Duncan (Liam James) from Trent (Steve Carell).
Overall, I rated it 10/10, perfect, excellent and extraordinary film that must to be watch. Not only because I like this kind of film that focus on shy, awkward kid and summer, beach and vacations. This film is really hell good. It really deserved the awards it received.
This review of The Way Way Back (2013) was written by Daniel B on 20 May 2014.
The Way Way Back has generally received very positive reviews.
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