Movie: Adventureland (2009)

“In 1987, James Brennan’s dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)”

  • Director: Greg Mottola
  • Release Date: 3 April 2009 (USA)
  • Run Time: Argentina:107 min | USA:107 min
  • Country: USA
  • Genre: Comedy , Drama , Romance
  • MPAA: Rated R for language, drug use and sexual references.

Tagline: It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.

Trivia: The character Em nervously touches/fixes her hair 55 times throughout the course of the movie.

Goofs: 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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