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This movie is criminally underrated.
Set in 1987 Pittsburgh our main character James (Jesse Eisenberg) is forced to get a summer job due to his parents sudden financial situation. Far from the “Yuppie” lifestyle he is used to, he finds himself having to get a job at the local amusement park. It is here we meet the weird and complex employees of “Adventureland”. From Joel (Martin Starr) who, despite being no older than 24, chooses to smoke a pipe as it “relaxes” him. We also meet Em (Kristen Stewart) a mysterous Lou Reed enthusiast, who immediately catches James’ attention. The movie follows James’ summer at Adventureland as he tackles romance, friendship, parties, drugs and alcohol.
Casting for this film is immaculate. We have big names such as Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Ryan Reynolds, as well as comedic legends Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. These actors brought to life the wacky characters, adding the perfect amount of subtle comedy. Both Stewart and Eisenburg are perfect for their roles. Eisenburg gives an amazing delivery, really brought the awkward, sensitive, hopeless romantic character of James to life. I adore when films give characters substance. Take, for example, the “heartthrob” of the movie, Lisa P. She is not just some girl who says two lines the entire film. She is a person and has character delevlopement, she is someone you would picture being a member of society. Which unfortunately is quite rare to see in movies, expecially when it comes to the romantic interest.
I love the mellow pacing of this movie. It is nostalgic and cosy. It gives you that feeling of long sticky summers. Adventureland itself matches that gloomy suburban aesthetic the movie is going for. It is an intriguing location, in a world you wouldn’t normally see. Somehow they manage to romanticise this run down 80s amusement park perfectly.
I would definitely recommend this film.
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