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.
