The Way Way Back

 

The Way Way Back 2013

• Director: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash
• Based on the book: no
• Cast: Steve Carrel, Toni Colette, Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell, Liam James
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Steve Carrel, Toni Colette, Allison Janney, Sam Rockwell – many
• Liam James – 2012, Things We Lost in the Fire
• Why? Toni Collette
• Seen: 21 June 2024      

       Cringe. Nerdy teenager Duncan (James) and his divorced mother Pam (Collette) are spending the summer with her unbearable but rich boyfriend Trent (Carrell) in his wealthy seaside villa with a Water Wizz Park nearby, and flirty drunken neighbours. Hell on earth.

       I’m so tired of coming of age rich white American films. Despite the clichés and sexist jokes, though, the good acting make it possible to endure. But no where near the rave review ratings. 

3* of 5