14 year old sullen teenager (aren't they all) Duncan (Liam James) is spending his Summer vacation with his Mother, over bearing Step Father and his daughter, he would rather be with his Father, this is not a holiday he's looking forward to.
Quite simply this is an outstanding coming of age comedy/drama, a superb cast, Toni Collette, Steve Carell as the Parents, great support from Alison Janney, Rob Corddry, as well as performances from teenagers Liam James as Duncan and his 'soul mate' Susanna (Anna Sophia Robb). The star of the show though is Sam Rockwell as Owen, the manager of the Water Wizz Park, a park firmly stuck in the 80's (queue 80s soundtrack). Owen gives Sam a job at the Park, and soon the introverted teen soon begins to enjoy life and the people that you can meet on it's journey, Owen soon becomes not just a great friend but a father figure to him, one he doesn't seem to have.
Funny, poignant, a movie brimming with colourful characters, and a thoroughly engaging movie from start to finish.
*****
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