The Wackness
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7.6 out of 10

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  • Starring: Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck, Olivia Thirlby
  • Summary: The Wackness centers on a troubled high school student named Luke Shapiro--a teenage pot dealer who forms a friendship with Dr. Jeffrey Squires, a psychiatrist and kindred lost soul. When the doctor proposes that Luke trade him weed for therapy sessions, the two begin to explore both New York City and their own depression. (Sony Picture Classics) … Expand

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  1. JoelS
    10
    This movie was my life. I love it! Josh did a great role.
  2. LisaB.
    8
    Josh Peck delivers a stereotype-busting performance in The Wackness. He shows himself to be an actor versus a child star. Ben Kingsley is awesome as usual.… Expand
  3. JosephS
    7
    Not my kind of movie, but after seeing that Josh kid in his Nickolodean show, I was rather surprised at his ability to act. Guess can't judge without really seeing them try. OK movie.… Expand
  4. J.G.
    0
    Vulgar, crude, dark, not funny and unredeeming; overacted, not funny. Did I say not funny? One dimensional characters stuck in a pointless and bad movie. Women are treated stereotypically and poorly. But, the popcorn was good.… Collapse

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