Adventurleland (Motion picture). French & English.
Title:
Adventureland [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents in association with Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, This is That production ; produced by Sidney Kimmel, Anne Carey, Ted Hope ; written and directed by Greg Mottola.
Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Margarita Levieva, Ryan Reynolds. Originally produced as a motion picture in 2009. Special features: Deleted scenes with optional commentary; "Just my life: the making of Adventureland" featurette, audio commentary with writer/director Greg Mottola and actor Jesse Eisenberg.
Summary:
In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a European summer vacation 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. He goes to work at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland - a place where the games are rigged and the rides make you sick. There, he falls in love with witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that setting, the two have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust. A place where James discovers what he truly values.
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