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The Wackness
- Genre: Drama
- Film running length: 98 min
- UK release date: 29/8/2008
- Directed by: Jonathan Levine
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Distributor: Revolver Entertainment
Who´s in it?
Sir Ben Kingsley, Josh Peck, Famke Janssen
What´s the plot?
Dark comedy about life in New York, drugs and hip-hop.
It’s the summer and the streets of New York are pulsating with hip-hop. Newly elected Mayor, Rudy Giuliani is out to fight crime and drugs on the street. For Luke Shapiro, this means his summertime debauchery of loud hip-hop music and public drunkenness are placed under threat. Luke spends his summer before university working for his unorthodox psychotherapist for in return for treatment.
‘The Wackness’ is a hard hitting an edgy drama that’s sure to be a massive hit!
If you liked ‘American Beauty’, you’ll love ‘The Wackness’.
‘The Wackness’ – showing at your local cinema.
It’s the summer and the streets of New York are pulsating with hip-hop. Newly elected Mayor, Rudy Giuliani is out to fight crime and drugs on the street. For Luke Shapiro, this means his summertime debauchery of loud hip-hop music and public drunkenness are placed under threat. Luke spends his summer before university working for his unorthodox psychotherapist for in return for treatment.
‘The Wackness’ is a hard hitting an edgy drama that’s sure to be a massive hit!
If you liked ‘American Beauty’, you’ll love ‘The Wackness’.
‘The Wackness’ – showing at your local cinema.
BBFC Consumer Advice Contains strong language, sex and drugs.
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Latest customer review (from a total of 1 review):
Brilliant.
Reviewer: emma.
Date: 04/09/2008
I went into 'The Wackness' not really knowing what it was about or what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by it's witty edge and original storyline. The film really captures the feel of New York in the summer of '94 and so it's ideal for both those who would remeber what has been named "the greatest year in hip hop history" and those who might not. A great soundtrack provides the backdrop for a darkly funny drama with genuine heart at it's core - a must see.
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