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76 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 182 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart
  • Summary: 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' summer will now be populated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids high on cotton candy. Lucky for James, what should have been his worst summer ever turns into quite an adventure as he discovers love in the most unlikely place with his captivating co-worker Em, and learns to loosen up. (Miramax Films)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    100
    A sweet, sharp coming-of-age romance, Adventureland is a little warmer, a little funnier and a lot more truthful than the last 20 or 30 of its ilk. Especially its Hollywood ilk.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    91
    For nostalgia junkies, it's one from the heart.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    60
    Adventureland has the structure of a Tilt-a-Whirl ride: It goes where you expect, and may fill you with dread.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 74
  3. Negative: 13 out of 74
  1. MikefromMaine
    9
    It captures what I felt at 21 or 22 - a little lost coming out of college, a lot lost on relationships, and trying to have a good time in the midst of all that. It's not out to make you laugh the whole way through, but it is sweet, funny, and true to life. As for the ending, despite being predictable, it suits the tone of the rest of the film.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. JackD
    5
    I expected something funny (hence the low rating). This felt like a typical summer for most normal middle class kids. It was TOO realistic. I felt like I was watching someone's home video/diary of their summer after undergrad. It had some funny scenes and awkward moments, but in the end, I didn't really care what happened. I'm not sure who the audience was, but I guess I wasn't it. I gave it a 5 because if you grew up in the 80s and your parent's didn't have a camcorder, this is the perfect movie.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. clifff.
    3
    No laughs until almost the end- when Brennan got his revenge with the punch in the nuts- the rest of it was boringly obvious- the ending so sentimental and predictable.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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