Adventureland was truly a disappointment at Sundance. It starred an unknown teen star who was trying to be Michael Cera, but failed. It also seemed to be a commercial movie trying to be an independent film (fail). I had trouble finding the story amongst all the characters weird quirks and unexplained actions. I felt like they shed light on certain parts of character's lives, but never furthered why they were this way. Kristen Stewart's character clearly had a troubled relationship with her father, but why? There were a few scenes that showed their relationship but never any details on how it came about. The movie continued to be this way in most aspects. Scenes that never lead anywhere. Why is Kristen Stewart with this older, married man? How did that start?
In my opinion, there were only two good things about this movie: Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig. The two hilarious SNL actors were the only that saved this movie from being a complete disaster. Only there for comic relief, they made the audience finally come back to life. I think these two actors are extremely talented and was happy to see them not be brought down by the rest of the film.
I'm sure this movie will make its way to theatres, and will be viewed by the same young adult audience that saw Knocked Up. I'm not sure how the directors will decide to sell the movie, as an independent film from Sundance or a film by the people who brought you Superbad. Either way, my guess is that they will leave the theatre just as disappointed as I did.
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