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Adventureland Cover Image DVD DVD

Adventureland [videorecording] / Miramax Films presents in association with Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, This is That production ; produced by Sidney Kimmel, Anne Carey, Ted Hope ; written and directed by Greg Mottola.

Kimmel, Sidney. (Added Author). Carey, Anne. (Added Author). Hope, Ted. (Added Author). Mottola, Greg. (Added Author). Eisenberg, Jesse, 1983- (Added Author). Stewart, Kristen, 1990- (Added Author). Starr, Martin, 1982- (Added Author). Hader, Bill. (Added Author). Wiig, Kristen. (Added Author). Levieva, Margarita, 1985- (Added Author). Reynolds, Ryan. (Added Author). Tengo, Yo La. (Added Author). Miramax Films. (Added Author). Sidney Kimmel Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). This is That (Firm) (Added Author). Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author). Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Margarita Levieva, Ryan Reynolds. (Cast).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0788899538 : DVD
  • ISBN: 0788899538
  • ISBN: 9780788899539
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (107 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Burbank, CA : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Title from container.
Special features: Deleted scenes with optional commentary; "Just my life: the making of Adventureland" featurette; soundtrack selection; audio commentary with writer/director Greg Mottola and actor Jesse Eisenberg.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Terry Stacey ; editor, Anne McCabe ; music, Yo La Tengo.
Participant or Performer Note:
Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Martin Starr, Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Margarita Levieva, Ryan Reynolds.
Summary, etc.:
In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a European summer vacation before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses. He goes to work at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland - a place where the games are rigged and the rides make you sick. There, he falls in love with witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that setting, the two have an unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust. A place where James discovers what he truly values.
In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a European summer vacation before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses. He goes to work at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland - a place where the games are rigged and the rides make you sick. There, he falls in love with witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that setting, the two have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust. A place where James discovers what he truly values.
Target Audience Note:
MPAA rating: R; for language, drug use and sexual references.
System Details Note:
DVD, widescreen (1.85:1, enhanced); Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language Note:
English or dubbed French dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Subject: College graduates > Employment > United States > Drama.
Amusement parks > United States > Drama.
Summer employment > United States > Drama.
Young adults > Conduct of life > Drama.
Man-woman relationships > United States > Drama.
Estudiantes universitarios > Trabajo > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Parques de diversiones > Estados Unidos > Teatro.
Genre: Romantic comedy films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Feature films.

Available copies

  • 14 of 14 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Oliver Wolcott Library. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Oliver Wolcott Library - Litchfield.

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