Directed and Written by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash
Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell, Maya Rudolph, Rob Corddry, Amanda Peet, Jim Rash
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PLOT
A story is about a quite teenage 14-year-old boy Duncan (Liam James) trying to find a place where he belongs on his summer vacation in a small seaside town with mother Pam (Toni Collette) and obnoxious step dad Trent (Steve Carell). They arrive at the beach house and are greeted by the neighbors, hard-drinking Betty (Allison Janney) and her children, Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb) and younger Peter (River Alexander). Duncan begins explore the town and runs into the manager Owen (Sam Rockwell) of the local water park Water Wizz. He takes Duncan under his wing, shows him around the park and introduce him to group of employees: Caitlyn (Maya Rudolph), Lewis (Jim Rash) and Roddy (Nat Faxon). Duncan starts to spend his time at the park while all the drama is happening at home.
REVIEW
I'm very fond of bittersweet dramas that also bring that witty charm and sense of reality into the film. This one is definitely in this category. Very good writing and acting, relateable (how to fit in, overcoming lack of confidence, when it's time to move on, etc.), characters develop, story is heartwarming and sweet. I also liked the film is not trying to be something it isn't and don't force or overdo things. Nevertheless I would still say it is quite predictable yet very enjoyable and worth watching. 4-/5
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