The Way Way Back is a 2013 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, in their directorial debut. It premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
Reception:-
The Way Way Back received positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 85% based on 141 reviews. The site's consensus stated "despite its familiar themes, The Way Way Back makes use of its talented cast, finely tuned script, and an abundance of charm to deliver a funny and satisfying coming-of-age story".
Inkoo Kang of The Village Voice called, The Way Way Back "a crowd-pleasing summer treat, predictable in its sweetness but satisfying all the same." BBC Radio 5 Live film critic Mark Kermode praised the performances of Sam Rockwell, Toni Collette and Maya Rudolph and similarly reasoned that whilst "it's not world changing, or earth shattering" the film is "really sweet and funny". David Gritten of The Telegraph also praised the scene-stealing performances of Allison Janney and Sam Rockwell, concluding that despite a flood of similar coming-of-age films released in 2013 the film "feels warm, funny – and even fresh". Catherine Shoard of The Guardian gave the film a positive review, concluding that "for all the longueurs, there are still enough moments of near brilliance to sustain you through the trip". Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times commended the film's quirky dialogue and cast performances, calling the film "witty, heartwarming, hopeful, sentimental, searing and relatable".
Reception:-
The Way Way Back received positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 85% based on 141 reviews. The site's consensus stated "despite its familiar themes, The Way Way Back makes use of its talented cast, finely tuned script, and an abundance of charm to deliver a funny and satisfying coming-of-age story".
Inkoo Kang of The Village Voice called, The Way Way Back "a crowd-pleasing summer treat, predictable in its sweetness but satisfying all the same." BBC Radio 5 Live film critic Mark Kermode praised the performances of Sam Rockwell, Toni Collette and Maya Rudolph and similarly reasoned that whilst "it's not world changing, or earth shattering" the film is "really sweet and funny". David Gritten of The Telegraph also praised the scene-stealing performances of Allison Janney and Sam Rockwell, concluding that despite a flood of similar coming-of-age films released in 2013 the film "feels warm, funny – and even fresh". Catherine Shoard of The Guardian gave the film a positive review, concluding that "for all the longueurs, there are still enough moments of near brilliance to sustain you through the trip". Betsy Sharkey of the Los Angeles Times commended the film's quirky dialogue and cast performances, calling the film "witty, heartwarming, hopeful, sentimental, searing and relatable".
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