Adventureland

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  • Opened April 3, 2009 
  • 1 hr 46 min
  • R | language, drug use and sexual references

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. More on child suitability

  • It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park. Forget about German beer, world-famous museums and cute French girls-James' summer will now be populated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids high on cotton candy. Lucky for James, what should have been his worst summer ever turns into quite an adventure as he discovers love in the most unlikely place with his captivating co-worker Em (Kristen Stewart), and learns to loosen up. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Margarita Levieva, Ryan Reynolds
  • Director: Greg Mottola
  • Genres: Romantic Comedy, Comedy Drama, Period Film, Teen Movie, Coming-of-Age

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Chicago Tribune
| Michael Phillips

A sweet, sharp coming-of-age romance, Adventureland is a little warmer, a little funnier and a lot more truthful than the last 20 or 30 of its ilk. Especially its Hollywood ilk. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Owen Gleiberman

For nostalgia junkies, it's one from the heart. Read full review

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With a keen affection for his own formative years, filmmaker Greg Mottola has crafted a funny and spunky amusement Read full review

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Mick LaSalle

This film makes you wonder why aren't there more young love movies? Read full review

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