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The Wackness (2008)
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Sometimes it's right to do the wrong things. morePlot:
It's the summer of 1994, and the streets of New York are pulsing with hip-hop. Set against this backdrop, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) spends his last summer before college selling dope throughout New York City, trading it with his shrink (Ben Kingsley) for therapy, while crushing on his step-daughter (Olivia Thirlby). | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Plot Keywords:
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1 win & 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(22 articles)
Movie Reviews: The Wackness (From Studio Briefing. 4 July 2008, 10:35 AM, PDT)
The Wackness (From The AV Club. 3 July 2008, 10:04 AM, PDT)
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Worth the time and money. moreUS Showtimes:
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Ben Kingsley | ... | Dr. Squires |
 | Famke Janssen | ... | Kristin Squires |
 | Josh Peck | ... | Luke Shapiro |
 | Olivia Thirlby | ... | Stephanie |
 | Mary-Kate Olsen | ... | Union |
| Jane Adams | ... | Elanor |
 | Method Man | ... | Percy |
 | Aaron Yoo | ... | Justin |
 | Talia Balsam | ... | Mrs. Shapiro |
| David Wohl | ... | Mr. Shapiro |
| Bob Dishy | ... | Grandpa Shapiro |
| Joanna Merlin | ... | Grandma Shapiro |
| Shannon Briggs | ... | Body Guard #1 |
 | Roy Milton Davis | ... | Homeless Man |
| Alexander Flores | ... | Kid in Bar |
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Rated R for pervasive drug use, language and some sexuality.Parents Guide:
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110 min | USA:95 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
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Luke Shapiro: Steph, just stop talking. Please just stop talking. But could you just stand there till I leave?Stephanie: Why?
Luke Shapiro: I've never had my heart broken before.
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Walk on the Wild Side moreFAQ
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This movie was a lot of fun and thought-provoking. Not for anyone who is sensitive to drug use or sex scenes. Lots of nostalgic references to what was going on in the early-mid 90's, particularly in New York. Ben Kingsley was absolutely hilarious throughout the film. While they list Mary Kate Olson as a cast member, she's really only in two quick scenes and overacts as her "free-spirited" character, rather like a drunk version of her character on Weeds. The movie takes place in New York in the summer of '94 after the lead character Luke Shapiro's high school graduation. He's a virgin who wants to get laid, sells weed out of a vendor cart, befriends his therapist, and falls in love with his therapists step-daughter. Worth the time and money. Two thumbs up.