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Adventureland (DVD, 2009)
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I really did not want to give this film a 4 star rating considering it is really a 3.5 film. The story is interesting but runs extremely slow. Basically a High School graduate named James is forced to take on a summer job after his father loses the money to send his son on vacation in Europe and to college in New York. James attempts to find real work but winds up working the games booth for an amusement park named Adventureland. His first day on the job he is nearly stabbed by a cheater, but gets saved by his future love interest Emily (Kristen Stewart) or Em for short. There the story becomes average and appears to be an attempt to remake a slightly different version of "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" or "Breaking all the Rules" (the one made in 1985, and not the one that starred Annie Potts). I will not give away much more of the story here since I believe it is worth watching at least one time. But good news to Ryan Reynolds (Van Wilder) fans, he is in this one as a out of work musician who has a thing for young female carnival workers. There are some drug and alcohol related scenes in this film for those interested in that sort of thing as well. So it is worth spending 2 or 3 dollars for, but not much more than that. Because eventually this film could become another dust collector sitting on your DVD movies shelf.Read full review
Jesse Eisenberg (The Education of Charlie Banks) and Kristen Stewart (Twilight) star in this coming of age comedy about a young man who's life has been turned upside down when he finds out that not only are his plans to visit Europe for the summer out, but his dream of going to Graduate School in New York with his buddy are on hold as well after his mother informs him that they are having 'difficult' times with the family resources. So James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) ends up working at the only place that will hire him, Adventureland. While at the job he meets the usual assortment of misfits and he meets Em (Kristen Stewart). One thing leads to another and you have a fine film about young love and the trials and pains associated with it. All from the same director who brought us SUPERBAD. This film is pretty good in that it is entertaining and it does have a flow to it. If you enjoyed Superbad you will enjoy this movie as well. Rated 4 of 5 for good acting and an interesting storyRead full review
Full of wit and snappy retorts, this movie is entertaining and comical in a verbal sense. A lack of diversity in setting and theme; however, the superb acting by Stewart (Em) and Eisenberg (James) makes up for the slow pace. The film aptly describes the life of a teenager in the 80's and also manages to capture some of the greatest songs from the time period. If you're looking for an exciting, edge of your seat movie...look elsewhere. If a coasting trip through the 80's is your goal then this movie is for you.
not a lot of adventure not world class acting but the price was good
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Great movie! Love the vibe, characters, and story line!
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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