Review of Adventureland (2009) by Tina S — 03 Sep 2012

This movie manages to rise above the mediocrity that is Kristen Stewart.

This review of Adventureland (2009) was written by Tina S on 03 Sep 2012.

Adventureland has generally received positive reviews.

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By Tim B (1,091) on 08 Apr 2016

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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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By Ryan K (1,614) on 14 Aug 2016

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By Gabriel C (666) on 10 Nov 2016

With a witty script, a charming cast and a cool soundtrack, Adventureland is a worthy addition to the comedy-drama genre…

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By Alice S (528) on 07 Jun 2016

Hokay, so when I first saw this movie, I LOVED it. Like, haven't-had-a-new-favorite-movie-in-a-long-time LOVED it…

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By Brian D. Johnson (137) for Maclean's Magazine (153) on 02 Jan 2018

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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