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  Written April 3, 2009

  ADVENTURELAND - a journey of self and sexual awakening. GRADE: B-PLUS

  by MOVIES REVIEWER

  (Based on a ACTUAL advance press preview which I attended this week) Adventureland (1hr 46mins) is a coming-of-age slice-of-life plus love story about a young man's social and sexual awakening.
  
  At times humorous and tragic, the movie explored various themes - fidelity/cheating, love/lust, confidentiality, responsibility, loyalty, self-potential, etc. Director Greg Mottola deftly juggled those issues in this well-paced and competently-acted 80s period movie.
  
  Parents please be aware that there are overt scenes depicting sexuality, alcohol consumption, and drug-use. Please understand, these elements are integral to the plot.
  
  I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised by how well-made Adventureland is because I had low expectations initially and I almost skipped the advance press preview.
  I definitely look forward to Greg Mottola's next movie, PAUL, starring Simon Pegg.
  
  VERDICT:
  If you found SUPERBAD to be funny - Adventureland is up your alley.
  Worth checking out.

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  Written April 9, 2009

  Perfect spring movie, funny, sweet, touching....

  by johnnyblaze1001

  Easily the best movie thus far this spring, kinda like a sitting on a deck on a crisp evening while having a beer and cigarette. For all those expecting "Superbad" redux, this is not the movie for you. However, if you're in the mood for a sweet, nostalgic, perfectly paced movie that leaves a soothing, lingering aftertaste, this is the perfect movie for you. I strongly discourage this movie for all the mindless and juvenile fratboys, jocks and preps of this world, but for all the nerds, dorks, and generally overlooked souls of this generation ---- watch this movie, you'll love it.

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  Written April 22, 2009

  Better than expected

  by behindthecamera

  When I saw reviews for this movie, I thought I might as well see it with a buddy and laugh a bit. I was surprised at how funny it was. I loved the humor of how lame we teens can be when they're faced with topics like sex (there's a lot of talk about it, but really only one scene that doesn't show anything), drugs, or their future. Adventureland had loads of funny parts, but about half of it was a pretty solid love story. If that's not your style and you're just looking for laughs, this might not please you as much as others. At least it gives purpose to the story. Kristen Stewart really bumped up her acting from Twilight, and the rest of the cast slips into their roles very well. Each character had their own burst of funny scene, some more than others. Anyone who likes comedies from Superbad to Pineapple Express will enjoy this humorous love story, and I'd go again if I was invited.

  • 9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 12, 2009

  ADVENTURE LAND

  by DaBoSS5000

  Okay this movie was not only funny but it also had an exciting and lifelike plot. Maybe they could have added a few more jokes with kristen whig, but overall i laughed a good amount. I am planning on seeing this movie again because it is just a boss movie!!!
  DaBoSS5000 out!

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  Written April 13, 2009

  ADVENTURELAND = Amusements of a Different Type

  by lugubriousthespian

  Greg Mottola's ADVENTURE is a sweet and affecting dramedy focusing on the lives and loves of several teens working at a run-down amusement park in the late 1980s and all the growing pains that they experience with young and first-time love. My hometown's Kennywood poses as the backdrop for 90% of the film and they amazingly transform this beautiful century plus old landmark into quite the ramshackle eyesore it's suppose to resemble in this quirky indie pic. Very on target performances by Jesse Eisenberg as the young virgin and Kristen Stewart as the experienced angst-ridden young woman. Unfortunately the SNL alumni Bill Hader and the typically riotous Kriten Wiig are sorely underused as the park's supervising managers, but still a very different take on the whole young lives maturing into adults theme.

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  Written April 6, 2009

  Adventureland

  by CarolMR916

  I was very disappointed in this movie. There was nothing extradinary about it, the laughs were minor and few and the story was basic. It was painful to sit through when I expected to be entertained. I felt like they mega-advertised this movie to take advantage of Kristen Stewart's new found fame from that vampire movie.

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  Written August 20, 2009

  A bit misleading

  by redyeah

  The film was advertised as "From the guy who brought you Superbad" making it seem like a comedy. But this was really just a drama with a bit of comedy in it. The funny parts were funny though. And the story is not terrible. Ryan Reynolds was great as always in his supporting role. Kristen Stewart did her "get these spiders out of my hair" comb through the hair with her fingers thing the whole time. But an interesting movie nontheless. Just a bit misleading.

  • 5 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written April 11, 2009

  Adventureland..

  by Daydream

  Coming of age story of a boy down on his luck forced to work the games at an amusement park as a last resort because he's "not cut out for manual labor". Openly honest, Jesse Eisenberg, falls fast for the mysterious rebel Kristen Stewart as he tries to fit in with his Adventureland employees.
  
  We all make mistakes, only some may be bigger than others...
  
  Mediocre acting with an actual coming of age cast. If only there was more of Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. You cant help but laugh at everything she says and does. I expected more from this movie, more laughs and more to do besides drinking and smoking, but it still had its moments. (C)

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  Written April 17, 2009

  Terrible.

  by Spinduliai

  First, the advertising for this movie was unbelievably misleading. I went in excited, expecting to watch a comedy. What I got instead of that was an unoriginal, pseudo-intelligent, snooze-fest. I hated it, after the movie I was angry for spending the 12 bucks to see it. What a horrible waste of my time. The director clearly tried to go for an intelligent, life lesson type of storyline and just failed miserably. I couldn't believe how cliche and unoriginal the movie was. Kristin Stewart played the same exact boring role that she's played in every single movie she's ever done: sarcastic, misunderstood teen. The ONLY good thing about this movie was Bill Hader and Kristin Wiig. The two were hilarious in every scene and I wish they had been in more of the movie.

  • 6 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  Written April 16, 2009

  Sweet.& tart treat for moviegoers teenage through mature

  by joycecapron

  Coming of age story set in the 1980's will not disappoint those who like to see well-rounded characters struggle with realistic situations. Pluses: good dialogue, comic bits, good-looking and/or interestingly dorky actors, R & R sound track, bad guy likely to remind us all of someone we've known. The main storyline is boy meets girl, but subplots touching on antisemitism and other moral issues give the film a 'deep' feel without being ponderous. The 80s setting is a plus because it makes us see the would-be young trendies through the lens of ever-changing cool.
  
  This film is comedy/drama, so those looking for LOL hysteria may find it disappoints them. Even though it's set in a theme park, I'd advise against taking children/preteens to see it, since there are lots of scenes of young adults drinking, smoking pot, talking potty mouth, and showing skin (although no explicit sex). Moreover, the hero's character-building dilemma isn't one those under twelve would appreciate.

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  Written April 4, 2009

  Definitely more of a love story than advertised

  by Eww21

  I think this movie was a good movie and well worth seeing in theaters, the only thing that took away from it a little bit was the fact that it is advertised as being along the lines of superbad when its more along the lines of a love story. All in all if your going to see this movie expecting superbad your gonna be disappointed, but if you go in just looking for a good movie, youve got one.

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  Written April 4, 2009

  Adventureland

  by preciosa1409

  Amazing Movie, I waited in line for an hour to buy my ticket and it was worth it The cast really made this movie amazing especially Kristen Stewart she does it again. I laughed so much during this movie and not once did I think to look down at my watch to see the time. I cannot wait to see it Again, and Again.

  • 6 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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• So-so
  Written April 7, 2009

  Adventureland is an Adventure

  by moulder08

  I started out waiting for this movie with so much excitement. What could be better than a movie made by some of the people who made Superbad, a great movie. Well too my surpise this movie had a very deep characters and a was more of a drama then a comedy. I thought the movie was done well, but that the trailer gives the wrong impression. The movie in my opinion is more drama than comedy, although I must say .One part without going into detail and spoiling it that I found funny had to do with a baseball bat. That laugh was worth the price of admission. And it seemed that a lot of time was taked to set it in a 1980 type feel as far as clothes and people go. I liked the movie but if you are looking for a comedy that is nonstop laughter than this would not be my first choice. I give it a so-so. The movie was good and unique and I expect more great things from the people who made it. A good movie but not a great comedy.

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  Written April 4, 2009

  Much Better than Anticipated

  by pioneergirl2288

  I expected this movie to be another stupid humor movie but definitely got better. It is a great story lined with great laughs. Some of the humor was stupid but the actors from SNL really made the movie. I plan on seeing it again and will probably buy it when it comes out on DVD. Check it out!

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  Written April 5, 2009

  Adventureland is GREAT!!

  by Sven62

  "Adventureland" is fantastic! Set in 1987 Pittsburgh, it is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. I loved it.
  
  The cast is perfect. Not one actor comes up short. Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenburg are excellent in the lead roles. The supporting cast is flawless, too. Martin Starr, as Joel, is particularly amazing. He steals every scene he's in and reminds me a LOT of a guy I knew in high school (that would be Jim Combs, for all you PHHS grads). One review I read called it a great teen date movie and a trip down memory lane for the middle aged. I couldn't agree more.
  
  The music is spot on. It's one great song after another. Crowded House, Lou Reed (whose spirit is almost a central character in the movie), David Bowie, The Cure, The Outfield, to name a few.
  
  Topping off the highlights of this gem are both the set design and the script. The set design, both interiors and exteriors, is frighteningly realistic. Cars, houses (inside and out), stores clothes, hai

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