Adventureland (2009)

This angst-ridden, young-adult, alleged comedy lacks both heart and humor, though it’s clearly aiming for both. Youthful stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart aren’t really bad, but they are not served well by either the choppy script or the clumsy direction. For a better film in this genre, try last year’s Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist.

*½ (out of *****)

©2018 David R. George III

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2009 • 1 HOUR, 47 MINUTES
MIRAMAX • SIDNEY KIMMEL ENTERTAINMENT • THIS IS THAT PRODUCTIONS

STARRING
• JESSE EISENBERG, KRISTEN STEWART

ALSO STARRING
• MARTIN STARR, BILL HADER, KRISTEN WIIG, MARGARITA LEVIEVA, RYAN REYNOLDS

WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY
• GREG MOTTOLA

NO 2009 ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATIONS