The Wackness
Summer of 1994, New York City, seems to be an appropriate setting for this coming of age tale about Luke Shapiro, a dope-dealing, college-bound student living in the Upper East Side. He forms an unlikely friendship with his client/psychiatrist Dr. Squires, brilliantly played by Sir Ben Kingsley.
The cinematography was beautiful with soft light and slightly desaturated tones. The acting was a little dry coming from the younger parts, but held together by a strong and funny script. This wasn’t your average coming of age story either. Dealing with life and taking a more appreciative look at broken hearts, this story has a lot to offer beneath the surface.
I enjoyed The Wackness and can see why it was an Audience Award winning favorite at Sundance this year. I look forward to writer/director Jonathan Levine’s future projects.
October 16th, 2009 at 1:32 am
Max Hope reviewed this one, I didn't see it yet, but you don't think this accurately reflects the movie? *** A good film, you won’t feel ripped off after seeing it, the acting was solid, the script was note-worthy and all-in-all you feel a relief you didn’t just waste your time or money.
Why was it so amazing, share with the rest of the class please.