Lovesusti The Worst Film Ever

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

CommentsXp Best movie ever!

Scarlet The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

tracynurzynski-483-915726 Fun era, great music, terrific cast and best of all it's a coming-of-age story - one of my favorite genres. I throughly enjoyed this movie, don't listen to the negative reviews. It's on Netflix! Go watch then check out the soundtrack...some great tunes!

kathrynbrammall Adventureland does and does not surprise me. I expected a somewhat normal love story of a guy falling in love with a weird girl in an unusual setting. That was indeed delivered. There were however some genuine and interesting moments, but it felt overpowered by the repetitive and overused soundtrack (if one more 'edgy' Lou Reed song was played I would have taken another star off, I swear). The editing is completely off at points, something I very rarely notice within movies meaning it really was off. At so many points there were questions left unanswered because of sloppy editing, or perhaps they really were actually relying on the viewer to fill in the gaps? But that doesn't do it for me. Overall it's not a bad movie, it's interesting and even unusual in some ways, but it tries too hard and is lazy at times so runs a little thin if you are looking for good "teen" romance.

mistoppi There is one aspect that makes Adventureland stand out from other movies about teenagers. Adventureland isn't overly dramatic. I don't think there is a one scene in this film that made me roll my eyes and think "well that would never happen". Adventureland is simple, which makes it realistic. The problems these characters are having, their feelings and situations, are very familiar to many teenagers, which means Adventureland doesn't alienate teenage viewers - apart from most of the actors clearly not being teenagers.While the story is simple, it's also intriguing. You want to see what happens, how the main character is going to screw up this time. You also want to see if something crucial is going to be revealed from the characters. There are a lot of characters who make the audience wonder what's up with them, why they are the way they are. Well, we don't get much insight on that, just hints, clues. That isn't disappointing however, it feels okay. After all, you never know everything about everyone.The fact that Adventureland took place in the 80's didn't seem to hold much meaning. It affected the soundtrack and technology available, that's it. It wouldn't have much effect if the movie didn't mention that it happened in the 80's. The problems and the events of the movie are more or less ageless. They could happen in the 80's, in the 90's, 2010's, in the future... Crushes, love, bad jobs and money issues are always there. Of course the 80's music goes very well with the movie. The songs used are amazing. The music alone could've been enough to make the movie feel like 80's. I'm not sure if I'm a fan of Jesse Eisenberg's acting. He seems like Michael Cera: they both seem to have that one character over and over again.Sure, Eisenberg is really good at that one character, but what does it tell us about his skills?Adventureland is an interesting movie. I don't like all the plot points, but it makes me just the tiniest bit inspired. I'm just not sure what it's inspiring me to do. Write a YA-novel? Have more teenager experiences like this one? I just don't know. But I enjoyed this movie.

Python Hyena Adventureland (2009): Dir: Greg Mottola / Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, Martin Starr: Teen comedy that remembers the joys and heartaches of youth. Jesse Eisenberg plays a college graduate who works at an amusement park during the summer. Director Greg Mottola has fun with the location and really gives viewers an idea of what working at such a job is like. He previously scored big with Superbad, which is also a comedy about youth. Eisenberg does well experiencing one's first job and romance. Kristen Stewart plays off one's anger towards parents and the false security of wrong relationships. Her father is involved with a woman whom she spites due too the phoniness. Unfortunately, as many of these films do, they seem to solve their issues with sex in a manner that seems taken for granted. Ryan Reynolds plays a maintenance worker having a marital affair with Stewart. He symbolizes males who can achieve affection from beautiful women but cannot commit. He does commit to helping his mother though, which allows him some sympathy. Bill Hader steals scenes as the theme park manager with amusing methods to restoring order. Martin Starr plays an employee who has no luck with women but bonds with Eisenberg. Winning comedy that reflects one's first job and the baggage that makes it all memorable. Score: 9 / 10