The way, way back (2013)

	Also Known As: -
	Year of first release: 2013
	Director: Nat Faxon, Jim Rask
	Actors: Liam James, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell
	Country: USA
	Genre: Comedy
	Conditions of visioning: 21.10.2013, Schauburg, OV sneak preview
Synopsis: Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.
Review: This is a classical story on the coming of age. This time with a funny Sam Rockwell as mentor, a nice AnnaSophia Robb as would-like girlfriend and a rough guy Liam James as Manolito discovering good life compared to his pathetic family life. Some scenes are funny, when Sam Rockwell turns crazy, or when one of the kids are really authentic. The main problem is that the story does not where to go: comedy or drama, and it is not using the nuances of drama and comedy to build something in between. There is a lack of robustness in the storyline and directing. The actors make their best, even if sometimes it looks that a bit exagerated to drama or comedy. It is a pity, because the plot is quite good and the team is also good on the paper.
Rating: 2 /10