Adventureland

[lindZ629]

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1091722/

"A comedy set in the summer of 1987 and centered around a recent college grad (Eisenberg) who takes a nowhere job at his local amusement park, only to find it's the perfect course to get him prepared for the real world."

Greg Motolla (of Superbad fame) is directing, and it stars Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, Martin Starr, among others. Has a release date of April 3rd.

The main reason why I'm posting this, is because I've been there countless times.

It seems like it could be decent.

[Ailite]

I can't wait for this, Greg Mottola is a talented guy.

[SemiFict10n]

Sounds funny

[Robb]

Holy crap in a hat... based on the LI Adventureland? That's incredible.

The chainsaw guy outside the haunted house better have a prominent role.

Edit: They're filming it in a different amusement park in Pittsburgh. Bah.

[eHaMpToN]

holy crap i got so excited but still, thats awesome

[Broken Parachute]

Hahahaha. My cousin from Long Island worked at Adventureland when he was in college.

[Robb]

I once had a close shave with a chainsaw.

But the timing of this is a bit odd for me, since I hadn't found out about this movie until tonight. Last week, I got hit with the nostalgia bug, and spent hours on Google, looking up all sorts of sites about Nunley's.

[lindZ629]

My brother worked at Adventureland for one summer. He was the change guy in the arcade.

I'm still pissed they got rid of Surf Dance and Shooting Star. The Haunted House, I'll say it, is an epic ride.

Also, they filmed part of Music and Lyrics with Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore here.

[Robb]

Damn, I didn't realize Surf Dance was gone. I only knew the Shooting Star was gone because I no longer saw it as part of the Adentureland skyline as I would drive by... those two rides were bad ass.

But yeah, the haunted house was where it was at. I always loved the certainly non-legal use of the pictures of Freddy and Eddie from Iron Maiden at the beginning of the ride... You're Next!

I work in Farmingdale, and will go to the Target next door to Adventureland occasionally. It always makes me want to just take the rest of the day off, buy a P.O.P., and just run wild there like the ten year old version of myself.

[lindZ629]

It was always one of the trips my camp went on, so as a camper and a counselor I was able to go run wild there. I get tired of it after an hour though.

I'd like to know why their website is so nice for such a mediocre park.
http://www.adventureland.us/themepark/

[Robb]

Hahaha check out their default picture for the Haunted House.

If that doesn't epitomize the clientele at Adventureland, I don't know what does.

And check the description: "HAUNTED HOUSE - You will be Spooked and Scared in the Haunted House." Enticing.

[lindZ629]

hahahaha I also like that it's listed under "thrill rides"

I mean I constantly get campers too afraid to go on, but that doesn't mean it's thrilling.

[Robb]

Talk about underselling. It should have its own category: Melt Your Face With Awesomeness, Then Deafen You With That Loud Horn At The End

But no joke, that ride used to scare the hell out of be as a kid. Admittedly, I was a late bloomer when it came to not being a ride wimp. I was scared of haunted houses and especially roller coasters until I was like, 11. Then almost overnight I couldn't get enough of them.

[lindZ629]

Don't forget the dripping blood!

Na I remember getting out of the ride when I was 11 or 12 and walking along side it in the dark. I was cool.

[Robb]

I did that too on a field trip in 7th grade. They took my P.O.P. away, but I just got one from someone in my class who wasn't going on any rides.

[Smash Adams]

xykI3kkM9l4
trailer yo, doesn't look great but it's Adventureland

[OdeToTheSun]

This movie having Kristen Stewart= Me seeing it

[live.]

For Long Islanders:

Splish Splash > Adventureland

[buysoap]

My friend's saw an advanced screening of the original director's cut a while back and said it was pretty phenomenal. They highly recommended it to me, and I trust them. However, they saw was really long and was probably going to be cut down a bit, and they "hope they don't neuter the best parts."

[gloriousmuse]

It looks good. I will definitely be seeing it.

[lindZ629]

My brother worked there as a change guy in the game room when he was 14ish. I completely forgot about that. I think he still has the uniform.
Anyway, this has the potential to be a pretty decent movie.

[c_rob2700]

depends if it's Twilight-Kristen Stewart or Into the Wild-Kristen Stewart

[drivthru182]

Don't forget the dripping blood!

Na I remember getting out of the ride when I was 11 or 12 and walking along side it in the dark. I was cool.

I did that on the antique cars, got kicked out, but got scared because I was with my camp, so I snuck back in.

[lindZ629]

I did that on the antique cars, got kicked out, but got scared because I was with my camp, so I snuck back in.
haha the antique cars aren't even dangerous. Which camp was this?

[gillygtv]

is this a common name for little amusements parks.
cause there's one near where i grew up.
not a fan of the place, but at least it had fewer deaths than rye playland.

[drivthru182]

haha the antique cars aren't even dangerous. Which camp was this?

The Y

[doomcrs04]

Saw this in the spring. Movie was really good and did not drag which was good. Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader are really great in this.

[drudo182]

I am way late on this but this movie looks so funny. Hader looks amazing and the kid from Squid and the Whale is funny too.

Can't wait.

[dissident]

i worked in the Games department at six flags for 4 years, this is the movie i should have made.

[Thomas Balkcom]

http://movies.ign.com/dor/objects/958634/adventureland/videos/advland_red_022409.html

trailer

[lindZ629]

I'm kind of upset they didn't actually film it at Adventureland, but it looks good nonetheless.

[bladerdude360]

when is this going to be released? and is it going to be in theaters or straight to DVD? It looks really funny and I love Ryan Reynolds

[Thomas Balkcom]

March 27th, that's what the trailer said

[Adrian Villagomez]

This looks good.

[MADSTA]

Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader AND Martin Starr?
Excited.

[AP_Punk]

:excited:

can't wait to see this.

[chokeychicken]

saw this at sundance. hil-a-rious

[TalkShowsOnMute]

looks solid. can't wait to see it

[popdisaster00]

This looks awesome.

[Rawrr]

Just got around to see the Red-Band for this, looks great.

[Brandon Allin]

I'm one of the people who absolutely loved Superbad, so I'm pretty stoked to see this movie. I don't think it will be as good as the aforementioned, but it has tons of potential, so color me excited.

[Ailite]

saw this at sundance. hil-a-rious
good to hear

[drudo182]

I have been seeing a number of TV spots lately. Looks like it's going to a great movie. Can't wait.

[Ryannn]

Is it actually based on the adventureland in LI?

[eraserhead]

This looks bad.

[lindZ629]

Is it actually based on the adventureland in LI?
Yup. Supposedly Adventureland looks too modern now, so they instead filmed it at Kennywood.

[Adrian Villagomez]

I'm one of the people who absolutely loved Superbad, so I'm pretty stoked to see this movie. I don't think it will be as good as the aforementioned, but it has tons of potential, so color me excited.I expect it to be better.

[alboneceleste]

so excited to see this. I love Martin Starr

[GoWaitInTheCar]

I'm so excited for this. The entire movie was shot at a theme park (Kennywood), that is 10 minutes down the road. A lot of people I know were extras.

[lindZ629]

I'm so excited for this. The entire movie was shot at a theme park (Kennywood), that is 10 minutes down the road. A lot of people I know were extras.
Oh yeah you're right, it was Kennywood...I knew it was some old park in Pennsylvania.

[Mitch]

The red band trailer is awful.

[Brandon Allin]

The red band trailer is awful.
I think it looks great.

[nhoium]

Going to see this tonight.

[Chemical Love]

I think this is going to be great.

[popdisaster00]

Excited.

[Scott Farcas]

I think this movie will be good

[IAmNietzche]

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[AP_Punk]

a lot of good reviews coming in, so far. can't wait to finally see this friday.

[alboneceleste]

The bf and I are probably seeing this this weekend. woo!

[Everiggs]

Cannot wait to see this.

[Protested Hero]

Yeah yeah yeah Adventureland. I'm pumped the movie is actually coming to theatres.

[jusscali]

I'm so excited to see it. The reviews have been fantastic thus far - sounds like it could turn out to be a lil classic in the making. I'm in the need of a real feel good film.

[S9Dallasoz]

Don't expect a comedy.
It doesn't exactly keep the laughs coming, but if you are looking for a good story with some strong performances and genuine characters then it's great.
Eisenberg, Starr, and Hader are awesome.
& now I'd put Kristen Stewart on my island.

Overall, much deeper than I expected, but pretty solid.

[jusscali]

I didn't really expect a comedy going in because, well, the previews and clips I've seen really weren't that funny at all. But I'm glad to hear the film has heart. Is it a feel good film at all or no?

[Smash Adams]

Don't expect a comedy.
It doesn't exactly keep the laughs coming, but if you are looking for a good story with some strong performances and genuine characters then it's great.
Eisenberg, Starr, and Hader are awesome.
& now I'd put Kristen Stewart on my island.

Overall, much deeper than I expected, but pretty solid.
Hey I saw you saw Sunshine Cleaning and Adventureland, which would you suggest I see tomorrow?

[thisisadisaster]

i loved adventureland. it honestly felt like someone watched my life and wrote a screenplay about it.

[jusscali]

i loved adventureland. it honestly felt like someone watched my life and wrote a screenplay about it.

What is it comparable to for you (aside from your life)?

[S9Dallasoz]

Hey I saw you saw Sunshine Cleaning and Adventureland, which would you suggest I see tomorrow?

Damn, I got a similar vibe from both of 'em.
Sunshine cleaning if you want a bit more seriousness.

I'd go with Adventureland.
Both are worth a shot though.
I honestly felt they deserved the same score. Both were solid, but not incredible.

[Adeniz19]

so my local theater has 3 screens for fast and furious and none for this... wtf is that.

[Smash Adams]

Damn, I got a similar vibe from both of 'em.
Sunshine cleaning if you want a bit more seriousness.

I'd go with Adventureland.
Both are worth a shot though.
I honestly felt they deserved the same score. Both were solid, but not incredible.
Yeah I'm planning on seeing both, question is do I see both in theaters or not
thanks though
so my local theater has 3 screens for fast and furious and none for this... wtf is that.
the fast and the furious part makes sense since that will make a ton of money this weekend

[Adeniz19]

not enough money that it is deserving of three screens haha. i dont see it making more than 50M total this weekend

[Drew Beringer]

One of the theaters in Muncie is showing this tonight, I shall go.

[JJJ]

This movie was really good, I did not expect it to have that much heart, but I loved it all around.

[jusscali]

I'm going to have to make a small commute to see this as well...shitter

[alboneceleste]

The bf and I want to see Sunshine Cleaning and this and they're both playing near us. I think he's leaning towards Sunshine Cleaning and while I'd be happy to see that... I realllllly wanna see this right now1

[thisisadisaster]

What is it comparable to for you (aside from your life)?

im assuming that you mean what kind of movie did it remind me of?

it kinda remind me of the old 80s teen movies. like a john hughes movie. like its a comedy where the drama is more of the focus than the jokes and you relate to the characters because so many aspects of the movie remind you of your own life.

i used the word like way too many times.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I will be seeing this tonight hopefully

[S9Dallasoz]

im assuming that you mean what kind of movie did it remind me of?

it kinda remind me of the old 80s teen movies. like a john hughes movie. like its a comedy where the drama is more of the focus than the jokes and you relate to the characters because so many aspects of the movie remind you of your own life.

i used the word like way too many times.

Good assessment.
Spot on.

[lindZ629]

I need to see this...hopefully I can get to it this weekend.

[drudo182]

Probably seeing this on Sunday. Pretty excited.

[billyboatkid]

I wanna see this. Hopefully it's good.

But ever since Stewarts holy-what-the-fuck-was-that performance in Twilight, I'm kinda iffy.

[DaveFeelsRight]

the movie isnt as much of comedy as the commercials and shit make it out to be

[S9Dallasoz]

the movie isnt as much of comedy as the commercials and shit make it out to be

I feel like this is going to upset some people, my girlfriend for example.

[DaveFeelsRight]

don't get me wrong, it's still a great movie but if you're expecting huge LOLs and wtf moments then this isnt your movie

[Protested Hero]

don't get me wrong, it's still a great movie but if you're expecting huge LOLs and wtf moments then this isnt your movie

I really liked it. It definitely wasn't the huge comedy the trailers made it out to be (someone needs to fire the idiots doing trailers lately) but it was definitely a good movie. It reminded me of those feel-good comedies of the late 80's and early 90's that really made you feel for the characters and what was happening because it was so relatable and likeable. It wasn't raunchy or anything and while it didn't have huge LOL moments, it was a winner.

[jusscali]

I thought it was kinda slow and relatively boring at times...I mean I guess I liked it, there wasn't necessarily any missteps. Oh well.

[fake empire]

I absolutely loved this movie

and the soundtrack is amazing

[swt_catastrophe]

I just got back from seeing this, and while I have to echo everyone who's mentioned that it's not a ridiculous comedy (like the trailer may lead you to believe), it's a great storyline with a soundtrack that fits perfectly. I definitely recommend it.

[Drew Beringer]

Great movie, I loved it. I love the balance of drama and comedy. Every cast member was great. I can understand why they marketed this movie like Superbad, but it is truly nothing like it. Stewart was great. Hader and Wiig were great as expected. I enjoyed Jesse Eisenberg, he did a fine job, although he seemed to be channeling his inner Michael Cena a little too much. Best movie of 2009 thus far.

[jco3]

I really liked it. It definitely wasn't the huge comedy the trailers made it out to be (someone needs to fire the idiots doing trailers lately) but it was definitely a good movie. It reminded me of those feel-good comedies of the late 80's and early 90's that really made you feel for the characters and what was happening because it was so relatable and likeable. It wasn't raunchy or anything and while it didn't have huge LOL moments, it was a winner.

Last time I checked, the point of creating a trailer is to get people to the theater. Thus making this trailer, (judging from the comments) a successful one.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I thoroughly enjoyed it

[MADSTA]

Every scene with Hader and Wiig was hilarious.
"Honey, we're almost out of googly eyes."
"Well, I found these..."

[iheartmusic043]

I live 10 minutes away from Kennywood which is where they filmed this. I was supposed to see this movie yesterday, but I'm seeing it today hopefully.

[jusscali]

I Love You Man was better than this movie. I just don't see it. I grew up on/adore those late 80s early 90s flicks everyone keeps referencing, and while this film tries to be a modernized version, I wasn't sold. As far as playing their roles, how is (barely) "playing" two awkward, stoned out teens outside of Eisenberg and Stewart's actual life. The one thing I can say, as a person who loathes RR, I felt he did a great job actually acting and playing it cool

[iheartmusic043]

I Love You Man was better than this movie. I just don't see it. I grew up on/adore those late 80s early 90s flicks everyone keeps referencing, and while this film tries to be a modernized version, I wasn't sold. As far as playing their roles, how is (barely) "playing" two awkward, stoned out teens outside of Eisenberg and Stewart's actual life. The one thing I can say, as a person who loathes RR, I felt he did a great job actually acting and playing it cool

I loved I Love You, Man! One of the best comedies I've seen. Iloved the part "I slappa da bass".

[jwelborn]

I'll be seeing it tonight.

[MADSTA]

I loved I Love You, Man! One of the best comedies I've seen. Iloved the part "I slappa da bass".
I was weak at this part. I definitely think ILYM was better than Adventureland, but I still enjoyed it.

[jusscali]

Normally I wouldn't even compare the two, but since someone dropped the best film of 09, I felt it was necessary

[Protested Hero]

Last time I checked, the point of creating a trailer is to get people to the theater. Thus making this trailer, (judging from the comments) a successful one.

From a marketing standpoint where they deceit their customers into seeing something other than what the product actually is, sure, then I guess your statements stands tall. I'm not saying the movie was bad, I loved it. I'm saying they presented it as a raunchy stoner "Superbad-ish" film, when it wasn't.

[yoyostring]

Every scene with Hader and Wiig was hilarious.
"Honey, we're almost out of googly eyes."
"Well, I found these..."
haha yeah, and the part where someones chasing james and bill haders character freaks out on him..."just give me a reason!" fucking great

[fake empire]

This movie is so much better than I Love You Man. Not even close in my opinion.

[S9Dallasoz]

This movie is so much better than I Love You Man. Not even close in my opinion.

Disagree, enjoyed both though.

[AP_Punk]

awesome movie.

kristen stewart in that husker du shirt = :inlove:

[yoyostring]

awesome movie.

kristen stewart in that husker du shirt = :inlove:
so hot is this movie..yum.

[jwelborn]

great film. I hate seeing/hearing the comparison of Jesse Eisenberg to Micheal Cera, Jesse Eisenberg can actually act, Cera just plays the same character in every picture.

[NickLopez]

Jesse Eisenberg was like a relatable, real Michael Cera.

[NickLopez]

As for the rest of the movie, I thought it was surprisingly very good. It looked really dumb, and I was intrigued at all the positive reviews. Very much deserved.. all the characters were very relatable.

[Smash Adams]

I can't believe this is a music website and no one mentioned how unbelievable the soundtrack was (the replacements, the cure, david bowie, the velvet underground)

[fake empire]

I can't believe this is a music website and no one mentioned how unbelievable the soundtrack was (the replacements, the cure, david bowie, the velvet underground)

I did, you must've missed my post. I was freaking out every time another song would come on because I loved em all

but not many people on this site listen to good music like that

[Smash Adams]

I did, you must've missed my post. I was freaking out every time another song would come on because I loved em all

but not many people on this site listen to good music like that
I must have sorry
When I heard Bastards Of Young I was like I am going to love this movie, I also wanted the huge Bowie poster in Em's room

The movie was good too, I think Joel was my favorite character

[Thomas Balkcom]

I must have sorry
When I heard Bastards Of Young I was like I am going to love this movie, I also wanted the huge Bowie poster in Em's room

The movie was good too, I think Joel was my favorite character

that poster was amazing

[jco3]

From a marketing standpoint where they deceit their customers into seeing something other than what the product actually is, sure, then I guess your statements stands tall. I'm not saying the movie was bad, I loved it. I'm saying they presented it as a raunchy stoner "Superbad-ish" film, when it wasn't.

alright, I feel you.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

I thought it was a bad comedy, I hardly laughed. As for the story, it was good.

EDIT : I understand it was relatable and made to be that way but it was pretty boring.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Ryan Reynolds sucks, ps.

[DaveFeelsRight]

I thought it was a bad comedy, I hardly laughed. As for the story, it was pretty good. I liked it overall.it's been said before, it really isnt a comedy as it's made out to be

[GoWaitInTheCar]

I live 10 minutes away from Kennywood which is where they filmed this. I was supposed to see this movie yesterday, but I'm seeing it today hopefully.

Whaaat?

I do as well. Kennywood is sweet.

[NickLopez]

The soundtrack was so great. The Replacements and Lou Reed as well as that Husker Du shirt were wonderful.

[Smash Adams]

So far it made less than 3 million Friday so it will make less than 10 million the whole weekend. Its sucks because shitty Fast and the Furious will makes 10 times that amount and a good movie like Adventureland will bomb. Hopefully word of mouth spreads and it becomes a hit on DVD. people complain about the marketing but if iit wasn't marketed that way it probably would have done a lot worse
http://boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/
Besides the occasional Juno do these types of movies ever do that well? I guess this has a wider release than most but still I wouldn't expect it to make that much

[Charles777]

I'm liking the movie related attention that Pittsburgh has been getting lately

[doomcrs04]

I'm liking the movie related attention that Pittsburgh has been getting lately
It's Long Island not pittsburgh.

[jusscali]

The actual movie takes place in PA - fictionally, so he probably means that you defensive LI fuck! lol

[Ailite]

I'll see this on Monday, I absolutely loved what I watched.

[fake empire]

This is so much better than Juno

[Throwback]

Soundtrack was incredible. The whole focus on Lou Reed won me over immediately. Awesome movie.

[yoyostring]

This is so much better than Juno
agreed.

[forget_december]

i love frigo so much.

[fake empire]

I like this movie way more than Superbad and I love Superbad

[Charles777]

It's Long Island not pittsburgh.

Oh, I thought they shot it in Pittsburgh. My bad

[yoyostring]

Is that the dude that was always punching James in the balls?
yeahh haha what he said at the end was so damn funny

[dretti]

Saw this tonight, loved it, great soundtrack too

[TJ Wells]

This thing was on a completely different level than Superbad.

[swt_catastrophe]

adventureland > superbad

[Ailite]

Matolla is the man. I can't wait for Paul.

[AP_Punk]

So far it made less than 3 million Friday so it will make less than 10 million the whole weekend. Its sucks because shitty Fast and the Furious will makes 10 times that amount and a good movie like Adventureland will bomb. Hopefully word of mouth spreads and it becomes a hit on DVD. people complain about the marketing but if iit wasn't marketed that way it probably would have done a lot worse
http://boxofficemojo.com/daily/chart/

bummer. there was a huge line for fast and furious and only a handful of people for adventureland. sigh. but yeah hopefully word of mouth helps it out later on.

I must have sorry
When I heard Bastards Of Young I was like I am going to love this movie, I also wanted the huge Bowie poster in Em's room

same here

[fake empire]

No it wasn't Jorma

[3mpire]

When's this out in the UK? Looks promising from the trailers.

[HelpMeSleep]

kinda wanna see this.

[BryterJonah]

Fast & Furious tickets = major tool

[iheartmusic043]

The music in this movie was so good. The movie was great. Not quite what I expected, but good nonetheless. Much different than I Love You, Man, but good in a different way.

[TJ Wells]

bummer. there was a huge line for fast and furious and only a handful of people for adventureland. sigh. but yeah hopefully word of mouth helps it out later on.



same here
Anyone else sing along to "Bastards of Young?" I sure as hell did.

[yoyostring]

You mean when he said don't fall asleep or I'll jack off on your face

Was is Jorma Taccone that played him? It looks like him but I wasn't sure
haha yeah.. and the actor who played him is Matt Bush

[iheartmusic043]

It's Long Island not pittsburgh.

It was filmed in Pittsburgh and the Adventureland in this movie is actually Kennywood Park (which I live very close to and it is where alot of my friends work at). I remember hearing about this movie a couple of years ago becaise it was on the local news and stuff.

[lindZ629]

It was filmed in Pittsburgh and the Adventureland in this movie is actually Kennywood Park (which I live very close to and it is where alot of my friends work at). I remember hearing about this movie a couple of years ago becaise it was on the local news and stuff.
Yes, but the movie is based on the Adventureland on Long Island. Adventureland > Kennywood

[TJ Wells]

This movie was just filled with moments where I just thought "Yup, done that before."

[Thomas Balkcom]

This movie was just filled with moments where I just thought "Yup, done that before."

I felt the same way

[TJ Wells]

C'mon, James, man, naked push-ups is retard for fucking!

[TJ Wells]

I felt the same way
Right at the end when he's sort of just talking and walking towards her then grabs her jeans and kisses herparticularly.

[TJ Wells]

IMO, for Mottola, Adventureland is to Superbad what Atonement was to Pride and Prejudice for Joe Wright. Just an enormous leap forward in terms of directing and writing.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I can agree with that, I honestly was not expecting to like this as much as I did

[Thomas Balkcom]

great great great date movie too

[Schmidty Says]

Saw this last night. I loved it. However, I may have loved it simply for the fact that I grew up 20 minutes from Kennywood (the theme park used as Adventureland)...it did have some really funny moments, like the part where Frigo, James and Joel are sitting on the hill towards the end and Frigo tells James not to pass out from drinking all the beers, cause he'll jack off on his faceand I could just connect with the characters. Will be seeing this again, mainly because I work at a movie theatre and get it for free.

[NickLopez]

The more I think about it, the more of a great movie this was.

[TJ Wells]

Dying to see the Daytrippers now.

[silentstar1134]

I want my 12.50 back for the reasons of:
1. It was so generic (kiss at the end, and lets run away to nyc)
2. Very few funny moments

[jwelborn]

Adventureland only made 6 million dollars this weekend.

[jwelborn]

I want my 12.50 back for the reasons of:
1. It was so generic (kiss at the end, and lets run away to nyc)
2. Very few funny moments

Far from a generic comedy guy.

[TJ Wells]

Adventureland only made 6 million dollars this weekend.
That actually doesn't really disappoint me. It surprises me, but I'd rather this film become a cult hit on dvd than be a huge breakout hit like Superbad was.

[jwelborn]

That actually doesn't really disappoint me. It surprises me, but I'd rather this film become a cult hit on dvd than be a huge breakout hit like Superbad was.

I know what you are saying, but still when Fast and Furious pulls in 72 million and this only 6, I wish it would have been a little higher, for greg mottola's sake.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I know what you are saying, but still when Fast and Furious pulls in 72 million and this only 6, I wish it would have been a little higher, for greg mottola's sake.

good God $72 million?

[Ailite]

I noticed that on wikipedia under Greg Motalla's filmography but it didn't have a link. What it it about? Is anybody casted yet?
Yeah it's well into filming and should be out pretty soon. Nick Frost/Simon Pegg of Shaun of The Dead/Hot Fuzz fame. The two leads go on a road trip through the desert and encounter an alien named Paul.

I think it sounds pretty awesome, haha.

[jwelborn]

good God $72 million?

72.5 actually.

[Thomas Balkcom]

72.5 actually.

and I don't know a single damn person that went and saw it

[fake empire]

I'm seeing this for the second time tonight

[bladerdude360]

I haven't seen it yet but I really want to and have pretty high expectations for it. Will I be disappointed?

[DaveFeelsRight]

I haven't seen it yet but I really want to and have pretty high expectations for it. Will I be disappointed?if you're expecting a superbad type comedy then yes you will be

[Ailite]

Holy fuck that sounds awesome. I loved both Shaun and Hot Fuzz so this sounds like especially because its written buy them. They arre simply a perfect comic duo
Yeah, that duo and Matolla working together is something gauranteed to be great

[Protested Hero]

Yeah it's well into filming and should be out pretty soon. Nick Frost/Simon Pegg of Shaun of The Dead/Hot Fuzz fame. The two leads go on a road trip through the desert and encounter an alien named Paul.

I think it sounds pretty awesome, haha.

There is nothing better than Frost and Pegg. The guys are absolutely genius. I've been looking forward to Paul for so long.

[bladerdude360]

if you're expecting a superbad type comedy then yes you will be
I'm not expecting another Superbad. All the previews I saw looked really funny and quirky, not just the same old teenage party comedy. I don't really care how similar it is to other popular comedies, I was just wondering if it was really funny of just mediocre.

[Smash Adams]

I'm not expecting another Superbad. All the previews I saw looked really funny and quirky, not just the same old teenage party comedy. I don't really care how similar it is to other popular comedies, I was just wondering if it was really funny of just mediocre.
the characters are funnier than the dialogue if that makes any sense, it's not a Judd Apatow lulzworthy one liners type movie, it's a bit more subtle

[jusscali]

I'm just really surprised its been received as well as it has been on here.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I'm just really surprised its been received as well as it has been on here.

Why are you surprised?

[nickstetina]

Anyone else feel like Kristen Stewart would look attractive in one scene and not so good in the other?

Edit: Holy shit, she's 18? I thought she was one of those people who was actually like 25 (like the main guy character in the movie) but was playing more a teenage role.

[bladerdude360]

the characters are funnier than the dialogue if that makes any sense, it's not a Judd Apatow lulzworthy one liners type movie, it's a bit more subtle
Yeah I understand what you're saying-in the previews that I've seen all of the characters seemed really unique and just sort of quirky. I love all the Judd Apatow movies as much as the next guy but I can appreciate subtlety too. I meant to see it over the weekend but I never got around to it, so hopefully I'll see it sometime this week.

[jusscali]

Why are you surprised?

Because its an OKAY movie - a good old shrug of the shoulders type of thing. It's not that I was disappointed at all, or that I didn't like it, but as I've said before I thought it was a poor-man's rehash of all the older films people seem to be comparing it to. To me it was just kind of slow and plodded along. I got very similar feelings from Nick and Norah

[Thomas Balkcom]

Because its an OKAY movie - a good old shrug of the shoulders type of thing. It's not that I was disappointed at all, or that I didn't like it, but as I've said before I thought it was a poor-man's rehash of all the older films people seem to be comparing it to. To me it was just kind of slow and plodded along. I got very similar feelings from Nick and Norah

that's exactly how I felt about Nick and Norah too

[silentstar1134]

thank god nobody is talking about twilight yet....

[jusscali]

thank god nobody is talking about twilight yet....

My older sister ondemanded it last night...seriously the worst, most unintentionally funny film of all time. People can say what they want about the books as well - what a fucking dumb ass storyline. A non vegetarian vegetarian vampire who doesn't catch fire or burn in sunlight, but rather sparkles...hahahaha. In a perfect world we could burn fans of things like that to a stake

[CstSnow]

Saw it today and absolutely loved it. It couldnt have been any better in my eyes, what an understated yet great script, with genuinely good acting by all.

[CstSnow]

Yeah I understand what you're saying-in the previews that I've seen all of the characters seemed really unique and just sort of quirky. I love all the Judd Apatow movies as much as the next guy but I can appreciate subtlety too. I meant to see it over the weekend but I never got around to it, so hopefully I'll see it sometime this week.

Quirky was done perfectly in this film, it was there and funny, but never felt forced and always felt true to the characters.

[jusscali]

Saw it today and absolutely loved it. It couldnt have been any better in my eyes, what an understated yet great script, with genuinely good acting by all.

See all I got from it was the highly understated part of it all lol

[bladerdude360]

My older sister ondemanded it last night...seriously the worst, most unintentionally funny film of all time. People can say what they want about the books as well - what a fucking dumb ass storyline. A non vegetarian vegetarian vampire who doesn't catch fire or burn in sunlight, but rather sparkles...hahahaha. In a perfect world we could burn fans of things like that to a stake
Haha I know exactly what you mean. I actually read the book a while before the movie came out to appease my sisters and know what everyone was obsessing about. The movie was so cheesy and overly dramatic-that scene when the fan blows Bella's scent over to Edward in bio class is so overacted. My cousin was just trashing the whole sparkling in the sunlight after we saw the movie with my sisters and they were getting all mad haha. You're absolutely right about Twilight being unintentionally hilarious.

[jusscali]

Haha I know exactly what you mean. I actually read the book a while before the movie came out to appease my sisters and know what everyone was obsessing about. The movie was so cheesy and overly dramatic-that scene when the fan blows Bella's scent over to Edward in bio class is so overacted. My cousin was just trashing the whole sparkling in the sunlight after we saw the movie with my sisters and they were getting all mad haha. You're absolutely right about Twilight being unintentionally hilarious.

I just don't have the patience for that trash...at all.

[Blake Solomon]

saw this flick yesterday. It's easy to call this movie cliche, but I think it's actually a painstakingly crafted recreation of teenage life. I actually felt a little guilty because I related to it so much. And because I'm cynical I wanted to call it bad. Or I wanted to call it a mixture of every coming-of-age movie idea jumbled together. But isn't that how it is? Aren't our formative years the time when everything happens? Maybe not in one summer, but definitely in the timespan. And the question of moving on for the sake of it or moving because it's genuinely better for you is one that i've struggled with to no end.

It was great. I never want to watch movies again, but I want to see this one again.

[jusscali]

Growing up blows.

[You Vandal]

that's exactly how I felt about Nick and Norah too
I really hope this movie is better than nick and norah...I thought that movie blew.

[jusscali]

I really hope this movie is better than nick and norah...I thought that movie blew.

They aren't really that comparable aside from the way the movie left me feeling at the end. Essentially "Eh."

I love these types of films - I love going home and feeling bad about where my life has led me beyond the place I wanted to stay in forever, but it just didn't have that effect...probably worked out for the best in my case. I can only take so many set backs.

[fake empire]

Just as great the second time

[drivthru182]

Far from a generic comedy guy.

Yea, generic comedies are usually funny...

[chokeychicken]

saw this at sundance. it was a tad bit of a letdown, only because it looked so good. i still enjoyed it though.

[GRIFFARD]

I really enjoyed it, and it was very cute. Not hilarious, but not disappointing at all.

[MikeTheManR]

Because its an OKAY movie - a good old shrug of the shoulders type of thing. It's not that I was disappointed at all, or that I didn't like it, but as I've said before I thought it was a poor-man's rehash of all the older films people seem to be comparing it to. To me it was just kind of slow and plodded along. I got very similar feelings from Nick and Norah

I agree with your thoughts on Nick and Norah, but I thought that Adventureland far superior to that movie.

[AP_Punk]

two gags that never got old were James getting punched in the nuts and Lisa and the black chick dancing

oh and the "rock me amadeus" song too!

[bladerdude360]

I just got home from the theater. I thought it was great and definitely want to see it again. So many people at my school have been saying that it isn't funny and that it's just a drama but I don't agree at all. It was just so off and ridiculous-the characters made it funny, not just some easy punchline. It was hilarious and touching. Definitely want to see this movie again.

[Protested Hero]

I agree with your thoughts on Nick and Norah, but I thought that Adventureland far superior to that movie.

Nick and Norah was honestly one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life.

[MADSTA]

My older sister ondemanded it last night...seriously the worst, most unintentionally funny film of all time. People can say what they want about the books as well - what a fucking dumb ass storyline. A non vegetarian vegetarian vampire who doesn't catch fire or burn in sunlight, but rather sparkles...hahahaha. In a perfect world we could burn fans of things like that to a stake
High School Musical 3 poses a challenge for that title.

[MikeTheManR]

My older sister ondemanded it last night...seriously the worst, most unintentionally funny film of all time. People can say what they want about the books as well - what a fucking dumb ass storyline. A non vegetarian vegetarian vampire who doesn't catch fire or burn in sunlight, but rather sparkles...hahahaha. In a perfect world we could burn fans of things like that to a stake

High School Musical 3 poses a challenge for that title.

Tommy Wiseau's The Room makes Twilight and HSM3 look like Citizen fucking Kane.

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[MikeTheManR]

Nick and Norah was honestly one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life.

I don't know if I would go that far, but based on the cast and premise, I had high expectations for this movie, and it came nowhere close to meeting them. Adventureland, on the other hand, far exceeded my expectations.

[MADSTA]

Tommy Wiseau's The Room makes Twilight and HSM3 look like Citizen fucking Kane.

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i've heard so much about this movie. For some reason my friends didn't seem too keen on the idea of renting the worst movie ecer.

[Throwback]

Nick and Norah was honestly one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life.
Terrible, terrible movie.

[MikeTheManR]

i've heard so much about this movie. For some reason my friends didn't seem too keen on the idea of renting the worst movie ecer.

Well, it's only 8.50 on amazon. Best 8.50 i have ever spent in my life.

[TJ Wells]

Well, it's only 8.50 on amazon. Best 8.50 i have ever spent in my life.
This. DYING to get it in the mail. I wish there was a commentary, though.

[Miss Heartcore]

Never had any desire to see Nick and Norahs Infinite Playlist but I saw Adventureland last night and absolutely loved it.

[Throwback]

So I'm super lame and made my own soundtrack to Adventureland, meaning I basically only used the songs I liked haha:

1. The Replacements - Bastards of Young
2. Velvet Underground - Here She Comes
3. David Bowie - Modern Love
4. Husker Du - Don't Want to Know if You Are Lonely
5. New York Dolls - Looking For a Kiss
6. Big Star - I'm In Love With a Girl
7. Jesus and Mary Chain - Taste of Cindy (acoustic)
8. Rolling Stones - Tops
9. Nick Lowe - So It Goes
10. Crowded House - Don't Dream Its Over
11. Lou Reed - Satellite of Love
12. The Outfield - Your Love
13. The Cure - Just Like Heaven
14. Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes
15. Replacements - Unsatisfied
16. INXS - Don't Change
17. Yo La Tengo - Farewell Adventureland

Sorry Falco. Awesome, awesome mix though.

[fake empire]

amazin mix

[xidreamofyou32x]

Is this movie good? I think I'll go see it on Friday.

[lesto17]

Nick and Norah was honestly one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life.

I wouldn't go quite that far, but it certainly wasn't good. Very let down by That one.

Most of my friends that have seen Adventureland so far haven't liked it at all, but I definitely still want to see it. Not to say that I don't trust their opinions, but...I don't.

[AP_Punk]

Is this movie good? I think I'll go see it on Friday.

very good movie. definitely do so!

[SteveLikesMusic]

The movie was way too melodramatic, but good...it was just marketed as more of a comedy than it really is.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

It's Long Island not pittsburgh.

I missed a few pages but if we are still talking about Adventureland, yes it was filmed in Pittsburgh. I know the theme park where it was shot in.

http://www.kennywood.com/

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Never saw Nick and Norah's but I assume it's corny and bad.

[xidreamofyou32x]

I saw it today, really good movie.

[imahoodlum]

I saw it the other day and I really liked it. More than I thought I would.

[Nourez]

Just watched it today. I loved it. Best movie I've seen all year. Kristen Stewart really surprised me, her character, at least to me, felt incredibly believable and human. Plus the fact that she's easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either.

[Undue Noise]

Just watched it today. I loved it. Best movie I've seen all year. Kristen Stewart really surprised me, her character, at least to me, felt incredibly believable and human. Plus the fact that she's easy on the eyes doesn't hurt either.
I saw it the other day and I really liked it. More than I thought I would.
I saw it today, really good movie.
very good movie. definitely do so!
Nice to see so many recommendations. Doesn't come out until July here. :-(

[TJ Wells]

Nothing has bothered me more than the few people I've heard saying that "Jesse Eisenberg is just doing a bad Michael Cera impersonation" when anyone who has seen Roger Dodger or The Squid and the Whale knows it's the other way around.

[jwelborn]

Nothing has bothered me more than the few people I've heard saying that "Jesse Eisenberg is just doing a bad Michael Cera impersonation" when anyone who has seen Roger Dodger or The Squid and the Whale knows it's the other way around.

I can't wait to see Roger Dodger, I added it to my queue but its got a good bit in front of it.

[Mitch]

People say Eisenberg does a bad Michael Cera impersonation?

Now, the only film I've seen with Eisenberg is The Squid and the Whale, but I'm going to have to disagree completely.

[jusscali]

Even if he's not knocking him off (I know he's not because I'm a fan of his previous work), the work he does in this film is very similar to Cera and given Cera's new found notoriety its the first thing that tends to come to mind. Having said that, I found his "awkwardness" almost as annoying as Ceras.

[Mitch]

Have you seen The Squid and the Whale?

Edit: Nevermind, I didn't notice that you are talking about his work solely in Adventureland.

[PepsiOne]

This movie was great. Can anyone tell me what other show or movie that "I'm in Love With a Girl" was played on? Whatever it was, I just watched it recently, and its been bugging me since I saw this movie.

[Galedeep]

Saw this last night. The people I saw it with hated it, but I thought it was pretty ok.

[MyNameIsRoss]

88% on RT.

Surprisingly high rating. I still need to see this.

[S9Dallasoz]

I was at an amusement park on Thursday, "Amadeus" came on at one of the rides. Awesome.

[UnderMyDreams]

I missed a few pages but if we are still talking about Adventureland, yes it was filmed in Pittsburgh. I know the theme park where it was shot in.

http://www.kennywood.com/

Go pittsburgh!

[mick2late]

I read a review saying this movie was funnier than Superbad. Saw it last night and I have to disagree. However, there were quite a few funny parts and I enjoyed the movie, overall. Just wish I had not read that review before hand.

Best line of the movie, though: "I'm going to jizz on your face!"

Or, I think that is what he said, haha

[nhoium]

So I'm super lame and made my own soundtrack to Adventureland, meaning I basically only used the songs I liked haha:

1. The Replacements - Bastards of Young
2. Velvet Underground - Here She Comes
3. David Bowie - Modern Love
4. Husker Du - Don't Want to Know if You Are Lonely
5. New York Dolls - Looking For a Kiss
6. Big Star - I'm In Love With a Girl
7. Jesus and Mary Chain - Taste of Cindy (acoustic)
8. Rolling Stones - Tops
9. Nick Lowe - So It Goes
10. Crowded House - Don't Dream Its Over
11. Lou Reed - Satellite of Love
12. The Outfield - Your Love
13. The Cure - Just Like Heaven
14. Velvet Underground - Pale Blue Eyes
15. Replacements - Unsatisfied
16. INXS - Don't Change
17. Yo La Tengo - Farewell Adventureland

Sorry Falco. Awesome, awesome mix though.
If you have time, could you zip this and PM me?

[Throwback]

I'll try to get that to you soon.

[NickLopez]

I'll try to get that to you soon.
Could you PM that to me, too? I have some of it already, but I'd like it all.

[Everiggs]

This film will be a staple in my collection once it comes out on DVD. Loved it for so many reasons.

[Nourez]

This film will be a staple in my collection once it comes out on DVD. Loved it for so many reasons.

Same. I'll be picking up the blu ray as soon as I can.

[fiercetown]

One of my favorite movies of the year, so far.

[BryterJonah]

Fuck a majority of movie-goers for not giving this gem the affection it deserves.

[Nourez]

Fuck a majority of movie-goers for not giving this gem the affection it deserves.

This. My favorite movie of the year so far by far.

[imahoodlum]

My cousin went to go see this and she said she thought it was a horrible movie. I really liked it. :shrug:

[GoWaitInTheCar]

I didn't like it as much as most. There wasn't much about it that I thought couldn't be improved.

[NickLopez]

Idiots on my floor hated it. They were mad at me for telling them to see this over Observe and Report. "Why would they even cast Ryan Reynolds in that role? He wasn't even funny!"

[I am Mick]

I haven't seen this yet, but my friend got electrocuted right next to me in Kennywood (The place it was filmed). It was the top 5 funniest things in my life. I was originally sitting in the seat he got electrocuted in, and I forced him to ride with me and I gave him my original seat. I had to help him walk to get help. Hilarious

[GoWaitInTheCar]

Ryan Reynolds wasn't but I don't know if that was the idea. I still haven't seen Observe and Report, not sure if I will.

[NickLopez]

It wasn't the idea. They're just really dumb.

[GoWaitInTheCar]

I haven't seen this yet, but my friend got electrocuted right next to me in Kennywood (The place it was filmed). It was the top 5 funniest things in my life. I was originally sitting in the seat he got electrocuted in, and I forced him to ride with me and I gave him my original seat. I had to help him walk to get help. Hilarious

Kennywood is awesome.

For people who've never been to the park and live within a couple hours, go.

[Throwback]

Could you PM that to me, too? I have some of it already, but I'd like it all.
Hey man, my computer pretty much went to shit. Sorry to both of you that I can't get to the songs to send you. My apologies.

[Chancetobe]

Want to see it but can't find a good version online. Hopefully soon though.

[pink_bullets]

This movie's so funny! My friend thought it was boring and wanted to leave, but I adored it.
Ryan Reynolds=comedic gold.
"You fucked this up perfectly"

I don't understand how people don't find this movie entertaining.

[AP_Punk]

Fuck a majority of movie-goers for not giving this gem the affection it deserves.

yep

[Protested Hero]

It was good, but not as good as people are saying it is IMO.

[Kid B]

This movie was damn good. Only furthered my love for Jesse Eisenberg.

[NickLopez]

Yeesssss, DVDRip. Now I have something to do tonight. Now I can have a copy for when the girl visits. Yess.

[fake empire]

Still my favorite movie of '09

[CstSnow]

Still my favorite movie of '09

It was up there for me , but a few lately have easily passed it, most notably the Brothers Bloom

[Mitch]

Over an hour in and I like it A LOT more than I thought I would.