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Overview
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Writer (WGA):
Greg Mottola (written by)
Release Date:
3 April 2009 (USA)
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Tagline:
It was the worst job they ever imagined... and the best time of their lives. more
Plot:
A comedy set in the summer of 1987 and centered around a recent college grad (Eisenberg) who takes a nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
1 nomination
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Very touching, realistic dramedy
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jesse Eisenberg | ... | James Brennan |
 | Kelsey Ford | ... | Arlene |
 | Michael Zegen | ... | Eric |
 | Ryan McFarland | ... | Brad |
| Jack Gilpin | ... | Mr. Brennan |
 | Wendie Malick | ... | Mrs. Brennan |
 | Matt Bush | ... | Tommy Frigo |
| Todd Cioppa | ... | Velvet Touch Manager |
| Stephen Mast | ... | Rich |
 | Kristen Wiig | ... | Paulette |
 | Bill Hader | ... | Bobby |
 | Martin Starr | ... | Joel |
 | Adam Kroloff | ... | Adult Contestant |
 | Kristen Stewart | ... | Em Lewin |
 | Kevin Breznahan | ... | Molly Hatchet T-Shirt Guy |
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Rated R for language, drug use and sexual references.
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Argentina:107 min | USA:107 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
USA:R (certificate #39360) |
Argentina:16 |
UK:15 |
Ireland:16 |
Canada:13+ (Quebec) |
Canada:14A |
New Zealand:M |
Iceland:12 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Singapore:M18 (cut) |
Australia:M |
South Korea:15 |
Ireland:15 (video rating)
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During Em and James' first ride together in Em's car, they pass the nighttime-illuminated sign of Monroeville Mall, the location from Romero's Dawn of the Dead (1978).
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Continuity: In one scene there is a Ferris-Wheel in the background behind James. In the next shot the Ferris-Wheel is mysteriously gone.
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References Donkey Kong (1981) (VG)
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Pale Blue Eyes
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I can honestly say that I haven't seen as good a movie as this in a long time. Most of the characters you can relate to in some kind of way or you may possibly know someone who is similar to them.
This movie was definitely advertised wrong; it seemed as though it was going to be a crude but funny comedy like superbad only there was a hell of a lot more seriousness and romance involved.
Kristen Stewart who plays Em Lewin does a fantastic job of showing multiple emotions in a single expression. Anyone who claims she can't act must not have seen this.
Jesse Eisenburg playing James also does very well in being one of those smart, funny, intellectual types who at the same time doesn't talk down to people in a condescending way.
And may I say bravo to Bill Hader and Kristen Wigg who had just the right comedic timing. Martin Starr also did surprisingly well as someone who knew where his place was in the world.
Adventureland has the right balance of drama and comedy so you're never left feeling bored. This movie will continue to be one of my favorites probably for years to come.