Featured Audience Ratings

• John M

  
  A movie set in the 80's some interesting charters with deent acting from Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart. Watching this though looked Stewart channeled some of her Bella Swan to this movie but with a little bit more empathy. A fun ride.

• Louis R

  
  Actually a pretty remarkable film: genuinely funny and touching, with believable characters and the right level of caricature to keep it real, but make it feel 'remembered'. It is something different from the usual current 'teen' movies of the Superbad model, and… More
  Actually a pretty remarkable film: genuinely funny and touching, with believable characters and the right level of caricature to keep it real, but make it feel 'remembered'. It is something different from the usual current 'teen' movies of the Superbad model, and the 80s/90s teen movies it evokes and pays affectionate homage to, and for me, in a very positive way. A Woody-Allen-like assured hold of humour, observation, philosophy, accuracy, and poignancy - just great.

• Melvin W

  
  Joel: So your life must be utter shit, or you wouldn't be here.  "Long hours. Low pay. High times." Adventureland isn't just another typical, vulgar comedy. There's something that is very different about it, and that makes it better than the average comedy… More
  Joel: So your life must be utter shit, or you wouldn't be here.  "Long hours. Low pay. High times." Adventureland isn't just another typical, vulgar comedy. There's something that is very different about it, and that makes it better than the average comedy thrown out nowadays. The film has heart and that is something a very small percentage of R-rated comedies can say these days. The movie is funny, fun, entertaining, and touching. I've seen it a few times now and it seems that I like it more with every watch. It isn't a movie that every had to grow on me, but my appreciation for it just gets greater with every additional viewing. I love the cast, I love the writing, I love the soundtrack, and most of all I love the characters. I truly want James and Em to get together. Their both so likable and are casted perfectly. Jesse Eisenberg(I may be his biggest fan) plays James and Kristen Stewart plays Em. This is the type of movie I like Kristen Stewart in. She fits her character so well, and her little acting quirks work nicely here. Plus she's really hot, which makes it that much easier to fall in love with her character. Adventureland is about James, a recent college grad who takes a job at a local theme park, in order to raise money for grad school. It isn't a job that he is really looking forward to. The extent to the job is making sure to never give away a giant ass panda(the park is running out of them), cleaning up vomit, and putting up with assholes who try to win the prizes. If there's anything good about the park job, it is that he gets to meet new people. Among them is Em, and he falls for her pretty much immediately. This isn't a movie that tries to hard in the comedy department. It throws jokes at us every once in awhile, but it really just let's the comedic elements come naturally through the relationships of the characters. That may be why a lot of people who think they are getting another Superbad didn't love it. It's just not that kind of movie. And guess what? That isn't a bad thing in Adventureland's case.  I love this film for what it is and don't hate it for what it isn't. Too many people see the label, "From the director of Superbad" and automatically expect that kind of movie. I love Superbad for what it was; a raunchy, joke-a-second comedy that ended up having a heart. I love Adventureland for being a heartfelt, quiet, joke every fifteen minutes or so film. Just because we aren't getting endless jokes doesn't mean the movie is dry and boring. There's a lot going on to love. The performances are great from everyone, not just the leads. I really liked Bill Hader and Martin Starr, in particular, as well. Ryan Reynolds and Kristen Wiig had good supporting roles as well. The writing was good and the dialogue was real and perfect. The relationships were perfect. Everything was damn near perfect. I guess you can guess I love Adventureland. I fail to see how anyone can't. It's almost to the point where I'd classify it as a beautiful movie. I know people like to hate Jesse Eisenberg because he plays the "virgin" character a lot, but people need to realize that he is a terrific actor. I also know that people like to criticize Kristen Stewart(mainly because of the Twilight series), but she is not a bad actress. Every film I've seen her in outside of that series(and I didn't dislike her in the series, just the series in general), I really enjoyed her performances. She comes off as extremely real. So I guess I'm saying watch the movie. I don't care if you don't like the cast, watch it. It may change your mind about them. If it doesn't, sorry, but you're just wrong. And it's okay to be wrong sometimes.

• Universal D

  
  "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans," a poet once said, and so it is for the aimless hero of Adventureland who hopes for a European vacation after college but instead has to take a menial job at a dicey Pittsburgh theme park ... and finds love… More
  "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans," a poet once said, and so it is for the aimless hero of Adventureland who hopes for a European vacation after college but instead has to take a menial job at a dicey Pittsburgh theme park ... and finds love in all its gut-churning glory. Mucho 80's alt-rock soundtrack fuels the stew.

• Anthony L

  
  If you were to ask me who my least favourite actors working today are, the chances are that Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Ryan Reynolds would come up pretty quickly. So no-one was more shocked than me when I actually ended up liking this film. It is a sweet 'summer of… More
  If you were to ask me who my least favourite actors working today are, the chances are that Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart and Ryan Reynolds would come up pretty quickly. So no-one was more shocked than me when I actually ended up liking this film. It is a sweet 'summer of love' story that I have to admit was easy for me to relate to, it also captured the feeling of the late 80's perfectly. It's no masterpiece but it is pretty hard to fault and I quite liked it.

• Jay H

  
  Thanks to a fine script and superb direction, "Adventureland" manages to be one of the finest teen films since the John Hughes era. While the overall plot may be a bit simplistic for some viewers' tastes, its technical execution is very good. The acting, however, leaves… More
  Thanks to a fine script and superb direction, "Adventureland" manages to be one of the finest teen films since the John Hughes era. While the overall plot may be a bit simplistic for some viewers' tastes, its technical execution is very good. The acting, however, leaves a bit to be desired. Stewart performs capably enough, but the main problem is Eisenberg, who gets a bit annoying and childish for his 20-ish-year-old character. The qualities of the fine production far outweigh the acting deficiencies, though. The film is solid.

• Joe M

  
  Jesse Eisenberg breaks out of his usual role as a broke college student, to play a broke college student working at a carnival. Oh and Kristen Stewart is a terrible as usual.

• Jim C

  
  Adventureland was a funny and cool movie, it had good acting, good plot, and good climax. Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart have great chemistry. But between all the realism towards life I hated the cliche and stupid scenes. Other than that a really good movie.

• Matt G

  
  'Adventureland' is one of the finer-made comedies nowadays. It is also one of the most memorable comedies in recent times. We are mainly gifted with a great picture from Greg Mottola, who directed 'Superbad' and 'Paul', but takes a different and less… More
  'Adventureland' is one of the finer-made comedies nowadays. It is also one of the most memorable comedies in recent times. We are mainly gifted with a great picture from Greg Mottola, who directed 'Superbad' and 'Paul', but takes a different and less exciting tone with 'Adventureland'. By no means does that put it down, it makes it quite better, making this a perfect comedy, with a great message, and good performances.

• Cassie H

  
  Loved it but wish more happened with Em & James at the end. Really cute movie though :) You'll really enjoy it & Bill Hader & Kristin Wig are such a hilarious & adorable married couple as well :) I really do love this movie :) :) :) :)

• Mark W

  
  Jesse Eisenberg released two films in the same year with 'land' in the title. Both featured theme park's and both also featured him trying to lose his virginity. "Zombieland" was one and "Adventureland" the other. Unfortunately for this though,… More
  Jesse Eisenberg released two films in the same year with 'land' in the title. Both featured theme park's and both also featured him trying to lose his virginity. "Zombieland" was one and "Adventureland" the other. Unfortunately for this though, I'd personally choose flesh-eating Zombies to face-sucking teenagers any day. When James (Eisenberg) is forced to take a summer job in a ramshackle Pittsburgh theme park, he fears the worst. But the friendships he makes, the lessons he will come to learn, and especially a bumpy romance with remote fellow worker Emily (Kristen Stewart) will ultimately end up becoming memories for life. A teenage romantic comedy with emphasis on the teenage romantics and less on the comedy. It had a few laugh out loud moments though, with some well written, humourous supporting characters. Where the laughs come from is the similiar dick joke humour from Greg Mottola's previous film "Superbad", but this is a more serious rite of passage tale than his earlier film. Nice use of 'Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground' on the soundtrack and fine performances throughout, particularly Bill Hader as the eccentric theme park manager. However, anything that this had going for it was spoiled by the teenage love story at it's core. It was a bit dull and seemed as though it had teenagers in mind as it's target audience. The teens wear their angst on their sleeves and if you find yourself still stuck in this difficult time of your life then you'll find plenty to identify with...Everyone else should avoid.

• Bethany M

  
  I really found this film funny and I enjoyed it. A must see!

• Sam B

  
  While it may not be anything like director Greg Mottola's most famous project, Superbad (which is wrongly mentioned in all of the marketing), Adventureland is an extremely honest and undeniably well-made dramedy.

• Wildaly M

  
  Kinda funny.

• Jeff "

  
  Adventureland is a charming, coming of age comedy set in the 80's. What I loved about Adventureland was that it had the feel of of the 80's. A time where music was great, and people had little to worry about, unlike today. The film does a great job at portraying the… More
  Adventureland is a charming, coming of age comedy set in the 80's. What I loved about Adventureland was that it had the feel of of the 80's. A time where music was great, and people had little to worry about, unlike today. The film does a great job at portraying the 80's and I thought it was a wonderful film with a good cast. Surprisingly, a few of the actors here delivered good enough performances that I didn't get bored. Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg (whom I'm not a biig fan of) both delivered decent performances. Adventureland is a wonderful comedy that does have a bit of nostalgia to it. The film also has a bit of drama thrown in with the comedy and it works well. Adventureland was directed by Greg Motolla who previously directed Superbad, and this film shows the evolution in how he has created a totally different comedy and its a wonderful result. Adventureland is a terrific, well acted film, and it's really a lot of fun to watch. This by far Jesse Eisenberg best film. The cat aside from Eisenberg and Stewart are great. Especially Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig. This is a heart warming comedy with charm and good laughs. I was surprised by this film and how a cast of somewhat mddiocre talent (Stewart, Eisenberg) Weren't too bad on screen. A solid memorable comedy drama film that shouldn't be passed up.

• Conner R

  
  This is a good deal better than I ever remember it being. If you look at the complete improvement in film-making and direction from Greg Mottola next to Superbad it's almost crazy. He makes an 80s movie that doesn't feel overly nostalgic or phony; it actually feels like a… More
  This is a good deal better than I ever remember it being. If you look at the complete improvement in film-making and direction from Greg Mottola next to Superbad it's almost crazy. He makes an 80s movie that doesn't feel overly nostalgic or phony; it actually feels like a genuine interpretation of the time period. Now everyone's seen the generic teen love story, but this makes such a big effort to stray away from that and have its own message. I like that they ruin what could've been soap operaish moments between characters; it gives off a way more pessimistic message. However, Adventureland is not an angsty teen movie like so many out there. It is very comfortable with having a happy ending and letting things work out. I really do have to commend basically every actor in the movie; their performances have only gotten better over time and the level of effort they put into their characters was obvious. There's so many little things in this movie that can go unnoticed; warranting a status similar to that of Dazed and Confused and American Graffiti. However, it's mostly like a summer version of Fast Times at Ridgemont High; which is the highest compliment I can pay. It has all the right components: amazing music, great characters, a plot that is highly relatable and re-watchable. Theoretically, this should ring true to anyone who ever worked at a job they thought they were too good for or anyone who's ever fallen in love.

• Mike S

  
  Nice blend of humor, romance and teenage drama. For more than a few reasons, this was also incredibly relatable to me. Not just because it reminded me a lot of last summer when I worked in an amusement park, but also because Jessie Eisenberg's character was like looking into the… More
  Nice blend of humor, romance and teenage drama. For more than a few reasons, this was also incredibly relatable to me. Not just because it reminded me a lot of last summer when I worked in an amusement park, but also because Jessie Eisenberg's character was like looking into the mirror (at least behavior- and personality-wise). The lousy salary, the repetitive music, the flirting between the co-workers - this movie has sure captured the spirit of what a job like that is all about. Besides the hauntingly high recognition factor, the film also offers a wonderfully written story, with many interesting characters and a great 80's soundtrack. An above-average indie flick, that really spoke to me on a personal level.

• Kyle F

  
  'Adventureland' is a fun film that has one foot in art-house territory and the other firmly planted in reality. It perhaps comes too close to being a soap opera at points, but the actors are all in fine form, the scenery and lighting are beautiful, and it's just a joy… More
  'Adventureland' is a fun film that has one foot in art-house territory and the other firmly planted in reality. It perhaps comes too close to being a soap opera at points, but the actors are all in fine form, the scenery and lighting are beautiful, and it's just a joy to watch.

• Jameson W

  
  I went into this film expecting the usual Superbad crap that teen movies seem to provide, but Adventureland is not that at all. I absolutely loved it! It's a great coming of age story about making the most of life and relationships. A total surprise film. You cannot miss this!

• Summer W

  
  When the film advertises that this movie is "from the creators of Superbad," you may be misled into believing that this movie is a slapstick comedy. It is not. While quite humorous at times, the film feel like a more Cameron Crowe-esque "coming of age" story than… More
  When the film advertises that this movie is "from the creators of Superbad," you may be misled into believing that this movie is a slapstick comedy. It is not. While quite humorous at times, the film feel like a more Cameron Crowe-esque "coming of age" story than anything else, and it's endearing.

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