Most Underrated Movies of the 2010s
We Bet You Missed Out on Some of the Most Underrated Movies of the 2010s
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The Way, Way Back is the best coming-of-age film of the decade that you probably never saw. Stuck spending the Summer with his neglectful mother and her borderline-abusive boyfriend, a teenage boy finds his escape in a job at the nearby water park. There, he finds his people among the quirky, wise-cracking employees, particularly the rough-around-the-edges manager who becomes something of an offbeat father figure to the boy. It's a heartfelt and bittersweet look at family drama, teenage emotions, and the weird magic of summertime, with a comedic sensibility that's neither too pretentious nor too broad — it really does hit the sweet spot.