Adventureland Movie Information

Movie Information

Overall Rank: 5413

Average Rating: 2.6/4

# of Ratings: 163

Theatrical Release Date: 04/03/2009

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 08/25/2009

Language: English

Genre: Comedy

MPAA Rating: R

Director: Greg Mottola

Actors: Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Martin Starr, Jesse Eisenberg

Plot: In 1987 a recent college grad sees his European trip go up in smoke when his parents can't cover the cost. Forced into a menial job at a local amusement park, he finds out more about life and love than he would ever imagine.

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Rating of
2.5/4

Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 07/16/2019

While it's fully developed, it fails to be memorably funny or dramatic.

Rating of
3/4

Matthew Brady - wrote on 03/05/2014

The year 1987 a recent college grad sees his European trip go up in smoke when his parents can't cover the cost. Forced into a menial job at a local amusement park, he finds out more about life and love than he would ever imagine. this movie is a lovely young comedy film that teenage's can enjoy.

Rating of
2.5/4

FSUNoles27TS - wrote on 11/21/2012

Same old summer love movie. This time its with Jesse Eisenberg trying to get in old Kristin Stewart's pants. Shouldn't have been as hard as he made it out to be. Overall good watch. Very little re-watch material.

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Rating of
3.5/4

Office Space meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High

Def Man - wrote on 04/09/2009

This movie seems to hold relevance to modern day when millions are looking for work or hate their job. This also serves as a nostalgic piece for those who remember working as teenagers.
The plotline is simple. Jesse Eisenberg goes to look for a summer job, only to get stuck with a job at a local carnival known as Adventureland. The rest could've gone downhill with slapstick and gross-out gags that plagued 90's raunch comedies. But from experience, Greg Motolla knows you can get a laugh from the real. He chooses to create laughs from situations that every awkward teenager goes through and as a result, it makes the moments more endearing.
The rest of the cast is also well placed, including top notch performances from Kristen Stewart (fresh off of "Twilight" fame), Ryan Reynolds, Bill …

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