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Adventureland

Release Date 11 Sep 2009 15 Feb 2010

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Currently 3/5 Stars.

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95% of raters want to see this movie

Certificate: 15

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It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan, an uptight, recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour of Europe. But when his parents announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement park. Forget about German beer, world-famous museums, and cute French girls-James's summer will now be populated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids high on cotton candy. Lucky for James, what should be his worst summer ever turns into quite an adventure when he discovers love in the most unlikely place.

Writers:
Greg Mottola

Producers:
Anne Carey

Directors:
Greg Mottola

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Avg User rating
Currently 3/5 Stars.

User Reviews

- Currently 5/5 Stars.
sarahgracekelly

I love this movie. Maybe I'm being a little generous give it 5 out of 5, but I really can't fault it. I thought it held some great performances, I loved the plot and who can forget that that soundtrack? Packed with 80s masterpieces, including Crowded House's, Don't Dream It's Over (my personal favourite). I thought it was a very enjoyable movie and would recommend it to anyone.
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
mart

funny, touching and honest film about a serious 22-year-old neither embarrassed by nor exulting in his lack of sexual experience.
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
ging-grr

Enjoyable enough. Decent story, good performances.
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
JasperCalmsMe

I liked it but it could have been better!
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
kellyhand1
- Currently 2/5 Stars.
TrustMeImAnArchitect
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
dex381
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
Mr_Twist

entertaining enough but could have been so much more
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
bobthebobbob
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
giggleberrywoof

One thing about this movie that really jumped at me, was the amount of times I almost willed zombies to jump out of things and eat their brains :D Good movie, zombies could only have made it better..
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
scollonp

Quirky, but very watchable.
- Currently 2/5 Stars.
michaellacey

shame, thought it be good, big letdown
- Currently 4/5 Stars.
peteclarke
- Currently 3/5 Stars.
Ellegibbons

I kept putting off going to the cinema to see this movie, but recently rented this movie out. It was enjoyable, but not amazing. Worth a look
- Currently 2/5 Stars.
Tazzzzy