The Wackness takes place in the most hip-hop relevant environment for its time. I liked how they managed not only to create an amazing soundtrack consisting of some true hip-hop classics, but also to show how hip-hop is more than just the music. Also, the fact that they got Method man on board made the movie even more hip-hop authentic. All in all, a great cast, good acting, neat period of time, thought-provoking philosophic quotes from Dr. Squires and most important of all a great soundtrack. I really don't get how this movie hasn't got better reviews.

We see youth and elderness ponder about life's big questions. Disguised in a blanket of faux hip hop culture lie keys to a deeper rooted psychological treasure. This is about all you need to know about this film, to find out whether or not you'd like this. I've found previous reviews to drift too far away from the core of this picture: that is, the simple fact that it's as accessible as it'll make the philosophers among us think. Not about higher class philosophical questions, but the mere basics. And while doing that, one can not shake the feeling that it deemed possible for even he/her to be surprised. Brilliant in its simplicity, brilliant in its raw emotions, brilliant in its humor. But none of that would have been accomplished without being brilliant in its own naivety,by aiming for an acceptable viewer response.

This film is very underrated and is a personal favourite of mine. This Movie perfectly portrays the 90s with a cool soundtrack and nostalgic dialogue. The film has a plethora of characters each unique and quirky in their own way. Josh peck delivers a great performance as an awkward drug dealing teen completely shrugging of his drake and Josh persona and showing us how talented he is with his pure likability and emotional anger, this is even better than his performance in the underrated "Mean Creek". What's even better is the chemistry he has with Ben Kingsley who delivers one of his best performances to date as a older man trying to live young and wild again, both characters are flawed and emotionally engaging.I also liked the anti-romance between Peck and Kingsely's daughter it was real and original. This film is both funny, touching and entertaining, its subtly dark and occasionally uplifting. Its a fresh take on the coming of age tale and deals with Growing up no matter how old you are. WATCH IT

I like movies set in the past, and this didn't disappoint. Definitely my second favorite movie that does this, my first being Donnie Darko. I remember this music growing up and it felt like the 90's. Awesome. Loved how Josh Peck was the main character, it really kicks ass to see nickelodeon stars smokin. I wasn't expecting much from what I've seen of Drake and Josh, although I do check out Nickelodeon daily(spongebob), but he was actually believable and perfect for this role. So funny how he paid for therapy, and I loved when the therapist blew into that paper towel tube with the laundry sheet. Good times. Seriously a good watch though, especially if you grew up then and aren't one of those super happy people. lol