Movie #116 "The Wackness" saunters about with this "I don't care" attitude that it becomes quite disarming ---- it's a coming of age picture like no other --- how many of them deal with the main character who is a drug dealer? A psychiatrist who is less mature than one of his patients and takes drugs in lieu of his psychiatric advice? They become best of friends and actually help each other mature throughout the film. The movie is really wacked out, but if the subject matter and A LOT of pot smoking and drug taking and nudity don't offend, you might find it quite quirky and entertaining to watch. The film is definitely of a time period--- newly elected Mayor G's attempt to clean up the NYC streets, and the look and music of the film give it a style that helps you understand the characters and where "they are at" --- I think I shall always remember Sir Ben's Squires character and his advice, "Baby Steps, Luke!"
Average rating: 3.409
I gave it 4 stars
The Wackness
(2008) R
In the midst of a midlife crisis, psychiatrist Dr. Squires (Ben Kingsley) forms a relationship with teenage drug dealer Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck), who trades his product for therapy sessions. Luke falls for the doctor's daughter, and the doctor falls for Luke's teen friend (Mary-Kate Olsen). Drugs, depression and relationships drive the action of this comedic sophomore effort from director Jonathan Levine, which won an audience award at Sundance.
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