Adventureland

James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg) recent high school graduate who is destined for great things and plans to go to Europe for the summer, then New York next year. Unfortunately, his funding fell through. So now it is time for them to go to work. His extensive background in the classics has qualified him for a job as a game attendant at a local a-m-u-s-e-m-e-n-t park called “Adventure Land.” Among his newfound friends and coworkers, he learns what is really of value in life. If I were to sum this film up in one word, it would be blasé. The story is a formula and predictable. And the pacing is excruciatingly slow. Sometimes, formula and predictability can be fun to watch. I often watch films just for their fun and predictability. However, this is not one of them. There is no significant insight or socially redeeming value. I have only seen the Blu-Ray version, so I cannot compare it to others. The DVD starts with the obligatory coming attractions and “Isn't Blu-Ray great?” statement. Then there is an anti-smoking commercial. By the end of the a-d-v-e-r-t-i-s-e-m-e-n-t-s, if you can remember what film you put in the player, you are lucky. There are the standard bonus features, audio commentary, deleted scenes, and whatnot. Usually, the audio commentary gives insight into the movie that you had not noticed, forcing you to watch it again now that you have this new vision. This commentary, however, does not contribute anything new to the program. Overall, it is worth watching once. The actors are believable, and you would believe you are back in the 80s. Be sure to see Kristen Stewart again in the series of “Twilight” movies.