Review of Adventureland (2009) by Jess L — 05 Feb 2013

A really clever film. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

This review of Adventureland (2009) was written by Jess L on 05 Feb 2013.

Adventureland has generally received positive reviews.

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It's the opposite of the Hollywood dream that you never let go.In this case the big, gaudy ambition turn out to be empty and pointless…

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By Tony P (976) on 08 Apr 2016

I expected a lot more but then critics only care about who's in it and all of these people are A-list people so critics really need to stop…

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