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The Wackness [Blu-ray]

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4.6 out of 5 stars 417 ratings
IMDb6.9/10.0
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Genre Drama
Language English
Color Color
Number Of Discs 1
Manufacturer SONY PICTURES HOME ENTER

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Genre: Comedy
Rating: R
Release Date: 6-JAN-2009
Media Type: Blu-Ray

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Jonathan Levine's nostalgic reverie recreates a more innocent New York. In 1994, the Twin Towers watch over Manhattan, and Rudolph Giuliani reigns as mayor--not a bestselling author or presidential candidate. Recent high school grad Luke Shapiro (sleepy-eyed Josh Peck, Drake and Josh) plies the kind of trade Giuliani seeks to discourage: dope dealing. Otherwise, though, Luke's not such a bad kid. He sees a therapist, the pot-smoking Dr. Squires (Sir Ben Kingsley), and nurses a crush on the doctor's flirtatious stepdaughter, Stephanie (Juno's Olivia Thirlby). Hip-hop fills the air, and Luke spends his days grooving to Nas, the Notorious B.I.G., and A Tribe Called Quest, while selling cannabis out of an ice-cream cart (Wu-Tang rapper Method Man plays his Rasta supplier). As the summer heats up, Luke and Stephanie grow closer, while Squires and his wife, Kristin (Famke Janssen), drift apart. Meanwhile, Luke's family faces eviction if his father's fortunes don't improve, and he finds himself torn between the hot girl, the bummed-out shrink, and a job that could land him in the clink for a good long time--or save the Shapiros from moving to New Jersey. Though Levine (All the Boys Love Mandy Lane) doesn't judge his law-breaking protagonist, he does suggest that love can make a smart guy lose his head just as easily as lust--and even a trained psychiatrist can't always tell the difference. With Mary-Kate Olsen (Weeds) and Jane Adams (Happiness) as the spaciest of Luke's spacey customers. --Kathleen C. Fennessy


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  • Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.35:1
  • MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 ounces
  • Dubbed: ‏ : ‎ French
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French, Spanish
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ SONY PICTURES HOME ENTER
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001J9KJ3E
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 417 ratings

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Customers find this indie film fantastic, with great acting and an amazing cast. The movie tells a touching tale of New York City, and one customer notes how the rap songs nicely sustain with the film. Customers appreciate the performances, with one highlighting Josh Peck's outstanding portrayal, and find it both funny and romantic, with one describing it as surprisingly charming.

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32 customers mention "Movie quality"29 positive3 negative

Customers praise this indie film, with one customer noting its great heart.

"loved the quality of the film, the product was mailed with caution, much appreciative for that...." Read more

"So detailed and honest. Really good indi film" Read more

"This was a very good movie, but saying that doesn't cover it all. It had tremendous heart, and its heart was very much in the right place...." Read more

"Pretty good. Everything you expect to happen in a movie like this does. Check it out." Read more

10 customers mention "Acting quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the acting in the movie, highlighting the amazing cast, with one customer specifically noting the outstanding performance from the entire supporting cast.

"...No regrets. Still watch every couple of years. Good story and acting with a killer soundtrack" Read more

"...He was kind of loosing himself, relaxed and enjoying his acting. It was more like a comedy for him...." Read more

"...movie is such a gem, a rare treat as well, with excellent, amazing cast!" Read more

"I definitely enjoyed The Wackness. The cast was superbly chosen, but some members were underused...." Read more

10 customers mention "Storyteller"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the storytelling in the movie, with one review describing it as a touching tale of New York City that makes you think about life as a whole, while another mentions it takes them back to their childhood.

"...No regrets. Still watch every couple of years. Good story and acting with a killer soundtrack" Read more

"...This movie makes you think about life as a whole...." Read more

"So detailed and honest. Really good indi film" Read more

"...off of that common genre of telling a quirky and funny yet touching tale of New York City and the lives and stories that go on in the city...." Read more

9 customers mention "Soundtrack"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the soundtrack of the movie, with one customer noting how well the rap songs complement the film.

"...Still watch every couple of years. Good story and acting with a killer soundtrack" Read more

"...The rap songs nicely sustain with the movie and is another enjoyment for watching this wacky movie...." Read more

"...It is also accompanied by a head bobbing hip-hop soundtrack, with songs performed by artists such as Craig Mack, Krs-One, A Tribe Called Quest, The..." Read more

"...I would recommend it to my friends if for nothing else but the great soundtrack and the underlying tone it has about growing older." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the movie funny and entertaining, with one customer noting its dark comedy elements.

"...It was fun to watch. Ben Kingsley was not so serious in this movie. He was kind of loosing himself, relaxed and enjoying his acting...." Read more

"...Some of the scenes in here were pretty much hilarious. Like I said, the movie had great heart and a great sense of humor...." Read more

"Funny movie, swearing, and a little romance." Read more

"...It is fun to watch if you can stomach the content. This is definitely a teen's movie." Read more

5 customers mention "Performance quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers praise the performances in the movie, with one specifically highlighting Josh Peck's outstanding acting.

"...the lead was being played by a Nickelodeon star, but Josh Peck did a fantastic job. Ben Kingsley, like always delivered a spectacular performance...." Read more

"Amazing movie. Josh Peck and Ben Kingsley both give outstanding performances. The soundtrack is phenomenal and took me back to my childhood. Must see." Read more

"Very good in places, but uneven overall..." Read more

"Strong performances..." Read more

5 customers mention "Romance"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the romantic elements of the movie, with one describing it as surprisingly charming and another noting its tremendous heart.

"...I would definitely recommend this movie as a great watch for whatever mood your in." Read more

"...This movie was good where it connected, and was surprisingly charming and fun...." Read more

"I thought this was cute and the music sent me back to my days there in the NYC. Not sure if this will work for all cinefiles but I enjoyed the ride." Read more

"To watch Ben Kingsley go from playing Gandhi to Dr. Squires is a real treat. It is both entertaining and poignant...." Read more

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  • Ryan M LaMantia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic film!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024
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    I picked this up the other day. If you're unfamiliar, I highly recommend it. Ben Kingsly, Josh Peck, and Olivia Thirlby star in this coming of age film about a lonely boy who's trying to make his way through the summer between high school and college. The movie is set in 1994 NYC. Give it a watch.
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  • Ringydwm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hip hop backbone
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
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    Caught this movie on directv years ago and it resonated with me so i frabbed the dvd used for cheap. No regrets. Still watch every couple of years. Good story and acting with a killer soundtrack
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  • Brad Nealon
    5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE TOP 5 MOVIES IN 2008
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2009
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    I have been waiting my whole lifetime for a movie like this... Everyone who I've shown it to has absolutely loved it, and yet I don't know why critics kind of swept it under the rug when it created so much uproar at the 2008 Sundance Film Festivals.

    I think everyone should go into this movie not knowing what it's about. It's honestly not because I'm lazy and don't want to explain it to you, but I notice that in my opinion that when you heighten the expectations for someone who hasn't seen the movie, it makes the movie seem not as good as it really is.

    Watch the clips Amazon supplied and that's all you need to know... It's a movie about how adults shouldn't be embarrassed to take advice from the younger generation, because it's not about age IT'S ABOUT KNOWLEDGE. And guess what? Sometimes they can be right.

    It's a movie about not being afraid to live life; don't hide from it or bottle your problems. Don't look at the bad side of things, look at the good things. People say that's easier said than done, but the trick is to PRETEND!!!

    When something bad happens you need to embrace your fears and embrace the pain that comes with it. If you run away from life with drugs (and by now everyone should know that includes prescription drugs) and not face your problems, you eventually just start to experience all the downs in life.

    If what you choose is to embrace your pain, learn from it, and have the courage to not to be afraid to take chances & risks in your life-- WELL THAT'S WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT.

    If it weren't for the pain in life, the joy wouldn't be so good. It's like the spoiled kid everyone went to school with, they got everything they wanted their entire lives and in the end nothing in the world can ever make them happy.

    If you were even SOMEWHAT interested in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, American Beauty, Donnie Darko, I guarantee you WILL love The Wackness. Even if you didn't like these movies.....

    WATCH THE WACKNESS!!!
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  • Hee Chul Kwon
    4.0 out of 5 stars GOOD INDEPENDENT FILM TO WATCH AND ENJOY WITH THE NiCE RAP SONGS
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
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    I saw this movie long time ago and now that i bought in DVD I saw it again.
    I didn't remember the details so it was almost like watching it for the first time.
    It was fun to watch.
    Ben Kingsley was not so serious in this movie. He was kind of loosing himself, relaxed and enjoying his acting. It was more like a comedy for him.
    The relationship between Josh Peck and Olivia Thirlby was fun to watch. Althugh their's becomes quite blur at the end.
    The rap songs nicely sustain with the movie and is another enjoyment for watching this wacky movie.
    The fact that Josh Peck is a grass dealer doesn't mean that this movie is a serious crime movie but a comedy. Make sure. And I enojoyed as much as you will.
    This movie, I thought is not for keeper I thought, though. It's not a great great indie film. It's a good indie film.
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  • William Baylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, intriguing movie. Seller also packaged item well, shipped quick!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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    loved the quality of the film, the product was mailed with caution, much appreciative for that. movie is such a gem, a rare treat as well, with excellent, amazing cast!
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  • iloveamazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
    Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2023
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    Saw this online and for some reason I had to buy it.
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  • penguindude29
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Wackness
    Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2011
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    This movie is one of my favorites. First time I saw it I did not have very high expectations because the lead was being played by a Nickelodeon star, but Josh Peck did a fantastic job. Ben Kingsley, like always delivered a spectacular performance. This movie makes you think about life as a whole. It is also accompanied by a head bobbing hip-hop soundtrack, with songs performed by artists such as Craig Mack, Krs-One, A Tribe Called Quest, The Notorious B.I.G. and many more. I would definitely recommend this movie as a great watch for whatever mood your in.
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  • NOISE
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this movie
    Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022
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    So detailed and honest. Really good indi film
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  • Xavier
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Wackness
    Reviewed in France on September 2, 2016
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    Film génial, poétique, fort, vrai avec un Ben Kingsley là ou on ne l'attend pas, mais alors pas du tout! La bande son est tout simplement énorme, illustrant parfaitement un scénario bien écrit. on appréciera les petits pics lancés au maire de NY de l'époque qui se targuait d'avoir rendu NY plus sûr et plus propre! Jonathan Levine nous a fait une merveille, venez la découvrir, l'aimer et tender bien l'oreille....
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  • Cris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Saw this at the cinema and couldn't wait to buy the DVD
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2011
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    Love, love, LOVE this film. Excellent performances, the soundtrack is pure nostalgia - shouldn't be my cup of tea - but completely takes me back and some of the tracks you just can't help but smile when you hear. A great story too. Definitely one for the collection. Makes me wish i was 18 again...
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  • Don Diego de la Vega
    5.0 out of 5 stars 90'er Feeling + schöne Hip Hop Musik (macht nostalgisch!)
    Reviewed in Germany on December 22, 2023
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    Eine schöne verückte Geschichte, über THC, Liebe, verlassen werden,... und Hip Hop!
    Ein Stück Filmgeschichte, dass mich immer wieder nostalgisch macht und meine schöne Erinnerungen von den 90'ern auffrischt ;-)
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  • Peter G
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on September 13, 2017
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    Great movie totally recommend
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  • shoppahholic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant-ness!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2010
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    Anyone who was a teenager in the 90s will love this film - its nostalgia, the way it depicts a sticky hot summer and the wrench of lost romance. It is both poignant and funny, and Ben Kingsley is, as always, top notch. Great performances by Josh Peck and Olivia Thirlby too.
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