Set in New York City during the summer of 1994, The Wackness is less about reflecting the historical specificities of that year (though there are several references to Rudy Giuliani’s newfound anointment as mayor) than its emotive atmosphere. Sweltering heat and an evocative soundtrack of hip hop favorites, including songs courtesy of A Tribe Called Quest and Nas, foster an energetic tone that rouses youthful nostalgia in the 20 and 30-somethings who are The Wackness’ target audience. With references to mixtape madness and R. Kelly’s “Bump ‘N Grind” associated with the first blossomings of sexuality, director Jonathan Levine captures the innocent and often heartbreaking subtleties of maturation. This nostalgia transcends the slightly sensational story line, about a new high school graduate named Luke (Josh Peck) who pushes pot and trades the green for psychological counsel from an erratic therapist (Ben Kingsley). Luke contends with problems common to those on the brink of adulthood:

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