A movie that I would consider to be “wild” is called “The way way back.” This movie directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash is an Indie coming of age story of a boy who is trying to break out of his shell but finds it difficult due to the outspoken nature of those to who he is forced to be surrounded by. The main character Duncan finds himself stuck having to go on vacation with his mother and her new found boyfriend Trent, played by Steve Carell, to this “adult paradise” beach. In trying to find himself, Duncan begins to bike around to eventually end up at Water Wizz. There a familiar voice called out to Duncan and eventually offers him a part-time job to maybe break out a bit. This offer made by the manager Owen, played by Sam Rockwell, is gladly taken up and Duncan begins to really enjoy himself and is allowed an escape from his not-so-comfortable family situation. As summer comes to a close and Duncan has to say goodbye to his new found family (whom his mother knew nothing about” decides to get out of the car and runs to water wizz one last time to thank his friends for everything they did for him on his vacation.
Honestly, I can imagine the majority of people watching this and not understanding how it’s wild but here me out. This movie is all about a character that is terribly shy and insecure, and by thankfully being pushed into a situation where he feels comfortable enough to start to be himself slowly you see how that opens up his true self. There’s this particular scene where they throw a farewell party for one of the employees and its amazing to see Duncan be so true and happy, its that growth that took courage to spark which makes him “wild.”