The Wackness

I personally enjoyed it. Not sure many could understand life in NY at that time, without living it. Case in point, the movie was accurate to a point. Simple and true to life. I have recommended this movie to everyone I... Full review

A thirty-something's dream summer movie, a bittersweet romantic comedy ironically bleached by the day-glo hip hop soundtrack. It's better than a simple nostalgia montage though. The unlikely friendship of Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) and his psychiatrist (Kingsley) is the buddy movie... Full review

This is the dumbest film I have seen in years. The story was lame, the acting sucked, it seemed like it was 4 hours long! I could not wait till it ended. I left very near the end. Isn't this hip... Full review

the wackness is a film that people of any age can relate to. it is a film that will truly suck you from begining to end. this is one movie you have to be really stupid to miss. if you did... Full review

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo stupid. Every person in the theatre left before the first 45 mins were up. My husband and I were the last ones to leave and we stayed for a whopping 45 mins!!!! How the crap do you get a b... Full review

This has GOT to be the greatest movie ever made. Best I have ever seen and I am a movie fanatic. It has all aspects. Comedy, sadness, happiness, awesomeness...well no horror.. but still IT IS by far the best movie I... Full review

Great movie. Funny, touching, great acting. I think most anyone under 45 would like this movie. Some senior citizens walked out. How Wack!... Full review

This movie was just about perfect. The three main characters are beautifully played by Josh Peck, Ben Kinglsey, and Olivia Thirlby. Also, Mary-Kate Olsen is great as Union. This is a coming of age story about a teenage kid starting to... Full review

From Luke's opening monologue set to the strains of old school hip-hop through to a beautifully crafted story that is both poignant and funny and Ben Kingsley's wonderful turn as psychiatrist Dr. Squires this film is a winner. Set in New... Full review

Great indie film, but still an indie film. As previous reiews note, story line is a bit weak, and some of the dialogue could have been sharpened up. But the acting is strong with josh peck doing a great job pulling... Full review

Winner of the Audience Award for Best Feature at the Melbourne Film Festival (2008), The Wackness is a thoroughly engaging comic drama with absurdist elements -....But it's not a film of belly laughs or broad comedic moments;....played immaculately by Famke Janssen.... ... Full Review

Set in New York City, during the summer of 1994, "The Wackness" tells the story of a young teen, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck), whose life is lacking direction. Unfortunately, the film almost focuses too heavily on it's overly silly 1994 plot conceit ... Full Review

The confident visual style fits perfectly for "The Wackness," which has a unique color palette and several unusual camera tricks....Despite the film's flaws, it's a promising debut.....Debut director Jonathan Levine deftly handles his talented cast....makes the center of "The Wackness" a bit too hollow.....The Wackness" is a near-miss with great supporting performances, interesting ideas, and promising direction..... ... Full Review

It's really a great DVD movie. The Wackness is on DVD for ownership and temporary ownership as of Tuesday, January 6th, and I have no idea how so much of this interview steered toward Josh Peck nude or topless. ... Full Review

The film, directed by Jonathan Levine, won the 2008 audience award at Sundance. ... Full Review

It has been more than two months since we have heard anything in regards to the remake if 'Red Dawn', but now there is news that four more actors have joined the cast. ... Full Article

First let me apologize in advance for my not-so-subtle innuendo throughout this piece. After watching the first four episodes of Hung , I'm still wondering if those lay-up innuendos will end up being the most this show has to offer. ... Full Article

Neil Patrick Harris is the latest to join the CBS Films adaptation of Alex Finn's novel, BEASTLY. The Hollywood Reporter states that the actor will join a cast that includes Vanessa Hudgens (HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL, SUCKER PUNCH), Mary-Kate Olsen (THE... ... Full Article

If you ask me, Sony Pictures Classics is probably the WORST indie distributor. They mis-advertised and buried the 2008 Sundance favorite The Wackness , and countless other films . ... Full Article

Jonathan Levine (writer/director of The Wackness ) is set to direct The Sitter for Fox Atomic. According to The Hollywood Reporter , the irreverent comedy will harken back to 1987's Adventures In Babysitting . ... Full Article

UK distribution company Revolver Entertainment pays homage to Willy Wonka in its promotion of the UK DVD release of The Wackness , on February 9. ... Full Article