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Tom's Guide
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This underrated Steve Carell movie is one of my favorite coming-of-age comedies — and it's now on Prime Video
Steve Carell is known for big-budget comedies like "The 40 Year-Old Virgin," "Crazy, Stupid, Love." and the "Anchorman" franchise, but some of the actor's best work is in smaller-scale fare like "Little Miss Sunshine," "Dan in Real Life" and "The Way, Way Back". In particular, that latter title — which sees an against-type performance from Carell as a nightmare stepfather — is a surefire summertime charmer, complete with a fantastic ensemble full of some of Hollywood's funniest people. And, best of all, it's currently available to stream on Prime Video. Amazon's streaming service is stocked with great titles across all genres, including crowd-pleasing comedies, and "The Way, Way Back" is certainly no exception. The coming-of-age story serves up humor and heart in equal turns, and will instantly transport you back to those long, sunny days of youthful, no-school summer. Here's why you should add the sweet teen comedy to your Prime Video watch list. Written and directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash in their directorial debuts, 2013's "The Way, Way Back" centers on Duncan (Liam James), an introverted 14-year-old on summer vacation in a New England beach town with his mother Pam (Toni Collete), her overbearing boyfriend Trent (Steve Carell) and Trent's daughter Steph (Zoe Levin). Trent is quite hard on Duncan — the older man tells the teen to rate himself on a scale of one to ten and harshly dubs him a three — and, even worse, he's caught by the boy cheating on Pam with a friend's wife (Amanda Peet). To escape the messiness of it all, Duncan finds solace at the rundown local water park, Water Wizz, where he encounters a merry band of colorful employees (played by Maya Rudolph, Jim Rash and Nat Faxon, among others), all led by wisecracking but compassionate park manager Owen (Sam Rockwell). Though Duncan's family is none the wiser about where he's spending his summer days, the teen is hired by Owen for odd jobs around the park and soon the wallflower opens up, even catching the attention of Susanna (AnnaSophia Robb), the pretty daughter of his neighbor Betty (a scene-stealing Allison Janney). There's a sweet nostalgia that permeates "The Way, Way Back" — fittingly, the title refers to sitting in the third row of seats in old-school station wagons — and a youthful relatability to Duncan's story. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. And along with a believably villainous turn from usual good-guy Steve Carell, the unexpected buddy duo of Sam Rockwell and Liam James is an especially delightful attribute. Both actors received Critics' Choice nominations for their performances, as did the comedy film as a whole. Rockwell's warm and witty screen work, in particular, was lauded by critics: David Gritten at The Daily Telegraph wrote: "Rockwell seizes on this role and milks it for all it's worth." And for The Guardian, Catherine Shoard also showed love to Carell and Collette: "There's some terrific performances – particularly from Collette, putting flesh on some quite bare bones, and Carell, a wholly plausible, half-sympathetic overgrown jock with a bullying charm." On Rotten Tomatoes, where the movie has an 83% approval rating, critical consensus reads: "Despite its familiar themes, 'The Way Way Back' makes use of its talented cast, finely tuned script, and an abundance of charm to deliver a funny and satisfying coming-of-age story." Watch "The Way, Way Back" on Prime Video now
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Noel Gallagher's daughter in tiny string bikini after getting band back together
Anais Gallagher made sure all eyes were on her holidaying in France with her boyfriend after it was reported she had been instrumental in Oasis' reunion Noel Gallagher's daughter, Anais Gallagher, showed off her toned figure in a yellow bikini while she was on holiday with her boyfriend in France. The famous musician's daughter gave fans a sneak peek into her holiday with a sizzling snap, following reports that she encouraged her dad's band Oasis to get back together. Anais looked loved up with her boyfriend Callum Scott Howells, who is rarely seen online, as they enjoyed their romantic holiday. Anais opted for a tiny patterned yellow bikini for the sunny day and styled her hair in blonde beachy waves. The model later shared another snap where she changed into a summery pink linen dress and cooked a pasta and salad dish as she cosied up to her boyfriend. Callum is known for his roles in It's A Sin, The Way and The Beautiful Game. The couple has reportedly been dating since 2023, after they started spending more time together when Anais allegedly split from her long-term boyfriend, Julius Roberts. The exes were dating for three years, but a source told Daily Mail that they ended their relationship in 2022 after Anais moved back to London after spending time on Julius' family farm in Dorset. Not only is Anais a fashionable influencer in her own right, but she has been labelled as the reason her dad, Noel Gallagher, and uncle, Liam Gallagher, have reunited for their new tour. A source reported that after Noel's split from Sara MacDonald, Anais was a huge source of comfort for him and pushed him to reconcile with his brother. A source told The Sun: 'Anais was one of the biggest sources of comfort and support for Noel following his divorce. She was the one who was helping him get back on his feet and return to doing things he loved that had fallen by the wayside.' They continued: 'Over the years, Noel had offered an olive branch to Liam, but he'd never taken it up. Anais could tell her dad really wanted both his brothers, Liam and Paul, by his side after the split, so was determined to get them back in touch.' After the famous fallout between the brothers, Anais reportedly maintained a close relationship with Liam and his sons, Gene and Lennon. The photographer, who is said to have played a part in picking the tour's set list, recently spoke out in defence of younger Oasis fans, who were accused of not being able to appreciate the Britpop sensation's music because they were not of the same generation. Insisting her dad's catalogue of hits was 'timeless', the photographer told Hello! magazine: 'I see this all the time actually - where someone will post a funny video or a cover song and people would say '[Oasis] would hate this'. No, no, you hate this. 'Sometimes people put this hyper-aggressive masculine ideology into what they think that my dad and my uncle are going to be like. They're actually a lot more accepting than the fans are.'
Sydney Morning Herald
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Karate Kid is back, and this time with Legends. But is it any good?
Karate Kid: Legends ★★★ There were two moments during the packed preview screening I attended of the latest Karate Kid offering when the audience erupted in cheers and applause, and each was a moment that Blind Freddy could have seen coming. And despite every cynical impulse in my body (and there are many), I was swept along a little too. This is the absolute definition of a crowd-pleaser. Packed full of fan service, cameos and nods to tradition – both within the film franchise and more broadly within families, cultures and martial arts – Karate Kid: Legends offers little by way of innovation and plenty by way of giving the people what they want. It's derivative, corny and, in its utterly predictable way, great fun. If you've seen the original The Karate Kid (1984), or indeed the Netflix spin-off series Cobra Kai that ran for six seasons from 2018, you've got the idea. Kid turns up in a new town, having sworn off the martial art he used to practise. A gang of bullies take a dislike to him, and beat him up. His single mum is busy working, so doesn't really notice how much trouble he's getting into. His only ally is a cute girl, who used to go out with the lead bully, who naturally wants to smash the new kid even harder because he's jealous. The new kid's only hope for escape from this vicious cycle is to win a local tournament, where he'll get to beat said bully in the ring. But to do that he'll need the help of a gifted sensei, who will teach him The Way. Wax on, wax off. Yada yada. Here, the kid is Li Fong (Ben Wang), who moves with his medico mother from Beijing to New York. Back home, he'd been tutored by his uncle, Mr Han (Jackie Chan). In New York, he himself becomes tutor to the pizza-shop-owning father of his sort-of girlfriend Mia (Sadie Stanley). It's an improbable move, but at least it gives Joshua Jackson (of long-ago Dawson's Creek fame) a chance to display his considerable charm and reasonably convincing chops as a boxer. Inevitably, the kid is himself drawn back to the ring, to compete in the Five Boroughs karate tournament. The thing is, he's only studied kung-fu up to this point. Enter Mr Han, who takes it upon himself to fly to LA and persuade Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) to hop on a plane and help train the kid in the way of Mr Miyagi. And then … Well, as Morrissey sang, stop me if you think that you've heard this one before (and trust me, you have).
The Age
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
The Karate Kid is back, and this time with Legends. But is it any good?
Karate Kid: Legends ★★★ There were two moments during the packed preview screening I attended of the latest Karate Kid offering when the audience erupted in cheers and applause, and each was a moment that Blind Freddy could have seen coming. And despite every cynical impulse in my body (and there are many), I was swept along a little too. This is the absolute definition of a crowd-pleaser. Packed full of fan service, cameos and nods to tradition – both within the film franchise and more broadly within families, cultures and martial arts – Karate Kid: Legends offers little by way of innovation and plenty by way of giving the people what they want. It's derivative, corny and, in its utterly predictable way, great fun. If you've seen the original The Karate Kid (1984), or indeed the Netflix spin-off series Cobra Kai that ran for six seasons from 2018, you've got the idea. Kid turns up in a new town, having sworn off the martial art he used to practise. A gang of bullies take a dislike to him, and beat him up. His single mum is busy working, so doesn't really notice how much trouble he's getting into. His only ally is a cute girl, who used to go out with the lead bully, who naturally wants to smash the new kid even harder because he's jealous. The new kid's only hope for escape from this vicious cycle is to win a local tournament, where he'll get to beat said bully in the ring. But to do that he'll need the help of a gifted sensei, who will teach him The Way. Wax on, wax off. Yada yada. Here, the kid is Li Fong (Ben Wang), who moves with his medico mother from Beijing to New York. Back home, he'd been tutored by his uncle, Mr Han (Jackie Chan). In New York, he himself becomes tutor to the pizza-shop-owning father of his sort-of girlfriend Mia (Sadie Stanley). It's an improbable move, but at least it gives Joshua Jackson (of long-ago Dawson's Creek fame) a chance to display his considerable charm and reasonably convincing chops as a boxer. Inevitably, the kid is himself drawn back to the ring, to compete in the Five Boroughs karate tournament. The thing is, he's only studied kung-fu up to this point. Enter Mr Han, who takes it upon himself to fly to LA and persuade Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) to hop on a plane and help train the kid in the way of Mr Miyagi. And then … Well, as Morrissey sang, stop me if you think that you've heard this one before (and trust me, you have).
The Advertiser
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
This is a slow-paced journey inward, one step at a time
The tale of a long-distance walk, while not bristling with tension, can hold its own at the movies. Despite the slow pace and the low stakes. Obstacles to overcome are there, ranging from rugged terrain to wild storms to lousy maps. The sort of things that are way more likely than any encounter with a dangerous feral animal, so the thrills are only intermittent. Wild creatures may be out there but the joint pain or callouses from a poor choice in footwear, or an incompatible walking partner - that could be even worse. Some choose to go it alone. A fit and determined Reese Witherspoon was inspiring in the role of a walker who trekked more than 1000 miles along the west coast of Amercia, determined to put her life together again by doing the impossible. The film Wild was based on an amazing feat achieved in real life. The Camino de Santiago, a route once taken by medieval pilgrims to a cathedral in the north-west of Spain has been really popular. The Way, a film with Martin Sheen as a grieving father who suddenly sets out on the walking trail after the death of the son who was on the point of making the trek himself, is probably the best known. In the recent Australian film, The Way, My Way, the same journey is undertaken by a curmudgeon with sore feet, inclined to lecture his fellow wayfarers on what's best for them. It is one of a spate of films, docos and fiction features about the transformative experience of the long-distance walk. It's a topic that seems to work best when based on reality. Who else felt a bit miffed to discover that The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was based on fiction? There is absolutely no chance of that here in The Salt Path. Few choices remain for Moth and Raynor Winn, a couple who had a small rural holding, when they find themselves homeless in their early 50s. Their farm, the childhood home of their family, is suddenly repossessed, leaving them destitute. Much worse is Moth's recent medical diagnosis of CBD, a condition that manifests in shrinkage of the brain. To find some direction for their uncertain future together, the pair set off in August 2013 to walk the south-west coast of England, from Minefield to Poole. A journey of 630 miles. The Salt Path is based on the best-selling book that Raynor wrote about this singular experience. It was adapted for the screen by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Marianne Elliott, a theatre director of note. With actors like Jason Isaacs (as Moth) and Gillian Anderson (as Ray) involved, the film enjoys significant gravitas. They are a terrific pair, with over 100 award nominations and 50 wins between them. There may be little dramatic scope for characters who can only manage a step at a time, but they each bring dignity to their plight, contributing sensitive and nuanced performances as a couple with nowhere else to go, and nothing left but each other. It also comes as a shock that homelessness could possibly impact people like them, camping out, scrabbling for food and being scolded by strangers and told to move on. On screen the chronology is a little muddled with Moth and Ray already well on their journey at the start, and their plight explained in flashbacks. On the other hand, the beauty of nature is outstanding. Award-winning cinematographer Helene Louvart has created an immersive experience along the sculpted cliffs, rocky shorelines and sheltered leafy woodlands on the way. It isn't hard to see how time spent in nature was a vital healing experience for them both. For Ray and Moth, it is really a journey inward, as the difficulties they encounter constantly test their resolve. Self-sufficient as they camp out in the wilds, somehow subsisting with their meagre bank balance on instant noodles, shared teabags and water, and picking berries from bushes if they're lucky. No highs and lows here, it's just a simple, human story of love, friendship and resolve. The tale of a long-distance walk, while not bristling with tension, can hold its own at the movies. Despite the slow pace and the low stakes. Obstacles to overcome are there, ranging from rugged terrain to wild storms to lousy maps. The sort of things that are way more likely than any encounter with a dangerous feral animal, so the thrills are only intermittent. Wild creatures may be out there but the joint pain or callouses from a poor choice in footwear, or an incompatible walking partner - that could be even worse. Some choose to go it alone. A fit and determined Reese Witherspoon was inspiring in the role of a walker who trekked more than 1000 miles along the west coast of Amercia, determined to put her life together again by doing the impossible. The film Wild was based on an amazing feat achieved in real life. The Camino de Santiago, a route once taken by medieval pilgrims to a cathedral in the north-west of Spain has been really popular. The Way, a film with Martin Sheen as a grieving father who suddenly sets out on the walking trail after the death of the son who was on the point of making the trek himself, is probably the best known. In the recent Australian film, The Way, My Way, the same journey is undertaken by a curmudgeon with sore feet, inclined to lecture his fellow wayfarers on what's best for them. It is one of a spate of films, docos and fiction features about the transformative experience of the long-distance walk. It's a topic that seems to work best when based on reality. Who else felt a bit miffed to discover that The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was based on fiction? There is absolutely no chance of that here in The Salt Path. Few choices remain for Moth and Raynor Winn, a couple who had a small rural holding, when they find themselves homeless in their early 50s. Their farm, the childhood home of their family, is suddenly repossessed, leaving them destitute. Much worse is Moth's recent medical diagnosis of CBD, a condition that manifests in shrinkage of the brain. To find some direction for their uncertain future together, the pair set off in August 2013 to walk the south-west coast of England, from Minefield to Poole. A journey of 630 miles. The Salt Path is based on the best-selling book that Raynor wrote about this singular experience. It was adapted for the screen by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Marianne Elliott, a theatre director of note. With actors like Jason Isaacs (as Moth) and Gillian Anderson (as Ray) involved, the film enjoys significant gravitas. They are a terrific pair, with over 100 award nominations and 50 wins between them. There may be little dramatic scope for characters who can only manage a step at a time, but they each bring dignity to their plight, contributing sensitive and nuanced performances as a couple with nowhere else to go, and nothing left but each other. It also comes as a shock that homelessness could possibly impact people like them, camping out, scrabbling for food and being scolded by strangers and told to move on. On screen the chronology is a little muddled with Moth and Ray already well on their journey at the start, and their plight explained in flashbacks. On the other hand, the beauty of nature is outstanding. Award-winning cinematographer Helene Louvart has created an immersive experience along the sculpted cliffs, rocky shorelines and sheltered leafy woodlands on the way. It isn't hard to see how time spent in nature was a vital healing experience for them both. For Ray and Moth, it is really a journey inward, as the difficulties they encounter constantly test their resolve. Self-sufficient as they camp out in the wilds, somehow subsisting with their meagre bank balance on instant noodles, shared teabags and water, and picking berries from bushes if they're lucky. No highs and lows here, it's just a simple, human story of love, friendship and resolve. The tale of a long-distance walk, while not bristling with tension, can hold its own at the movies. Despite the slow pace and the low stakes. Obstacles to overcome are there, ranging from rugged terrain to wild storms to lousy maps. The sort of things that are way more likely than any encounter with a dangerous feral animal, so the thrills are only intermittent. Wild creatures may be out there but the joint pain or callouses from a poor choice in footwear, or an incompatible walking partner - that could be even worse. Some choose to go it alone. A fit and determined Reese Witherspoon was inspiring in the role of a walker who trekked more than 1000 miles along the west coast of Amercia, determined to put her life together again by doing the impossible. The film Wild was based on an amazing feat achieved in real life. The Camino de Santiago, a route once taken by medieval pilgrims to a cathedral in the north-west of Spain has been really popular. The Way, a film with Martin Sheen as a grieving father who suddenly sets out on the walking trail after the death of the son who was on the point of making the trek himself, is probably the best known. In the recent Australian film, The Way, My Way, the same journey is undertaken by a curmudgeon with sore feet, inclined to lecture his fellow wayfarers on what's best for them. It is one of a spate of films, docos and fiction features about the transformative experience of the long-distance walk. It's a topic that seems to work best when based on reality. Who else felt a bit miffed to discover that The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was based on fiction? There is absolutely no chance of that here in The Salt Path. Few choices remain for Moth and Raynor Winn, a couple who had a small rural holding, when they find themselves homeless in their early 50s. Their farm, the childhood home of their family, is suddenly repossessed, leaving them destitute. Much worse is Moth's recent medical diagnosis of CBD, a condition that manifests in shrinkage of the brain. To find some direction for their uncertain future together, the pair set off in August 2013 to walk the south-west coast of England, from Minefield to Poole. A journey of 630 miles. The Salt Path is based on the best-selling book that Raynor wrote about this singular experience. It was adapted for the screen by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Marianne Elliott, a theatre director of note. With actors like Jason Isaacs (as Moth) and Gillian Anderson (as Ray) involved, the film enjoys significant gravitas. They are a terrific pair, with over 100 award nominations and 50 wins between them. There may be little dramatic scope for characters who can only manage a step at a time, but they each bring dignity to their plight, contributing sensitive and nuanced performances as a couple with nowhere else to go, and nothing left but each other. It also comes as a shock that homelessness could possibly impact people like them, camping out, scrabbling for food and being scolded by strangers and told to move on. On screen the chronology is a little muddled with Moth and Ray already well on their journey at the start, and their plight explained in flashbacks. On the other hand, the beauty of nature is outstanding. Award-winning cinematographer Helene Louvart has created an immersive experience along the sculpted cliffs, rocky shorelines and sheltered leafy woodlands on the way. It isn't hard to see how time spent in nature was a vital healing experience for them both. For Ray and Moth, it is really a journey inward, as the difficulties they encounter constantly test their resolve. Self-sufficient as they camp out in the wilds, somehow subsisting with their meagre bank balance on instant noodles, shared teabags and water, and picking berries from bushes if they're lucky. No highs and lows here, it's just a simple, human story of love, friendship and resolve. The tale of a long-distance walk, while not bristling with tension, can hold its own at the movies. Despite the slow pace and the low stakes. Obstacles to overcome are there, ranging from rugged terrain to wild storms to lousy maps. The sort of things that are way more likely than any encounter with a dangerous feral animal, so the thrills are only intermittent. Wild creatures may be out there but the joint pain or callouses from a poor choice in footwear, or an incompatible walking partner - that could be even worse. Some choose to go it alone. A fit and determined Reese Witherspoon was inspiring in the role of a walker who trekked more than 1000 miles along the west coast of Amercia, determined to put her life together again by doing the impossible. The film Wild was based on an amazing feat achieved in real life. The Camino de Santiago, a route once taken by medieval pilgrims to a cathedral in the north-west of Spain has been really popular. The Way, a film with Martin Sheen as a grieving father who suddenly sets out on the walking trail after the death of the son who was on the point of making the trek himself, is probably the best known. In the recent Australian film, The Way, My Way, the same journey is undertaken by a curmudgeon with sore feet, inclined to lecture his fellow wayfarers on what's best for them. It is one of a spate of films, docos and fiction features about the transformative experience of the long-distance walk. It's a topic that seems to work best when based on reality. Who else felt a bit miffed to discover that The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry was based on fiction? There is absolutely no chance of that here in The Salt Path. Few choices remain for Moth and Raynor Winn, a couple who had a small rural holding, when they find themselves homeless in their early 50s. Their farm, the childhood home of their family, is suddenly repossessed, leaving them destitute. Much worse is Moth's recent medical diagnosis of CBD, a condition that manifests in shrinkage of the brain. To find some direction for their uncertain future together, the pair set off in August 2013 to walk the south-west coast of England, from Minefield to Poole. A journey of 630 miles. The Salt Path is based on the best-selling book that Raynor wrote about this singular experience. It was adapted for the screen by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and directed by Marianne Elliott, a theatre director of note. With actors like Jason Isaacs (as Moth) and Gillian Anderson (as Ray) involved, the film enjoys significant gravitas. They are a terrific pair, with over 100 award nominations and 50 wins between them. There may be little dramatic scope for characters who can only manage a step at a time, but they each bring dignity to their plight, contributing sensitive and nuanced performances as a couple with nowhere else to go, and nothing left but each other. It also comes as a shock that homelessness could possibly impact people like them, camping out, scrabbling for food and being scolded by strangers and told to move on. On screen the chronology is a little muddled with Moth and Ray already well on their journey at the start, and their plight explained in flashbacks. On the other hand, the beauty of nature is outstanding. Award-winning cinematographer Helene Louvart has created an immersive experience along the sculpted cliffs, rocky shorelines and sheltered leafy woodlands on the way. It isn't hard to see how time spent in nature was a vital healing experience for them both. For Ray and Moth, it is really a journey inward, as the difficulties they encounter constantly test their resolve. Self-sufficient as they camp out in the wilds, somehow subsisting with their meagre bank balance on instant noodles, shared teabags and water, and picking berries from bushes if they're lucky. No highs and lows here, it's just a simple, human story of love, friendship and resolve.
