Adventureland

From the Director of Superbad comes Adventureland, a comedy set in the summer of '87. This story is centered around its main character James Brennan trying to figure out what his next step is after college. When things don't seem to turn his way, he settles for a nowhere job at an amusement park, where he encounters a full array of locals as co-workers.

There were so many treats about this movie its hard not to gush it all. First up is Ryan Reynolds character Mike Connell(the repair man at the amusement park). When he tries to act 'above the crowd' by telling of his musician days, its hard not to see the past comedy of his work on Just Friends. Yet, as his character unfolds Reynold's does a surprisingly great job of letting the truth of Connel's sad life unravel before the audience.

Perhaps my new favorite upcoming star is Jesse Eisenberg, who plays the main character Brennan in this tale. He is a mix between Michael Cera and Andy Samberg, with his cute boyish personality, yet his comedic timing is none the less hilarious. You will have to see this movie to fully grasp his true potential (and don't forget to be looking out for his new movie The Education of Charlie Banks).

Other great actors that are a part of this film include Kristen Stewart of Twilight, Bill Hadar of Superbad, and Wendie Malick whom I love in Just Shoot Me.

To wrap it up, this movie is full of laughs and sad stories. I would recommend it to anyone who can appreciate awkward comedy.

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