DVD
REVIEW: ADVENTURELAND
08/23/09
OVERVIEW: The most
hilariously awful job in the world turns into the most
unforgettable summer of a young man’s life in Adventureland,
coming to Blu-ray™ Hi-Def and DVD from Miramax Films and Buena
Vista Home Entertainment. Director Greg Mottola follows up his
runaway hit comedy Superbad with an irreverent and insightful
look back at the summer of 1987 and that last bittersweet moment
between college and the “real world.” Available in Two-Disc
Blu-ray™ Hi-Def, Two-Disc DVD and Single-Disc DVD,
Adventureland will keep viewers in stitches long after the
summer is past with its outrageous comedy and array of
“funtastic” bonus features. The Blu-ray™ Hi-Def edition
also includes a Digital Copy of the movie that can be viewed on
an array of electronic devices.
SYNOPSIS: It's
the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), an
uptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream
tour of Europe. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack
Gilpin) announce they can no longer subsidize his trip, James
has little choice but to take a lowly job at a local amusement
park. Forget about German beer, world-famous museums and cute
French girls -- James' summer will now be populated by
belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids high on
cotton candy. Lucky for James, what should have been his worst
summer ever turns into quite an adventure as he discovers love
in the most unlikely place with his captivating co-worker Em
(Kristen Stewart), and learns to loosen up.
DVD:
Adventureland is presented in
a widescreen format with a 1.85:1 aspect ration,
preserving its original theatrical released format. The
transfer looks clean without color saturation. Since most of
the scenes take place outside there are not complaints in the
dark scenes department. The picture is
complemented with a 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround
Sound in English and French with Spanish and French subtitles.
In terms of special
features the Single-Disc DVD version includes a Feature commentary
with Writer/Director Greg Mottola and Actor Jesse Eisenberg. As
well as three deleted scenes with a running time of 16 minutes
and a 16 minute featurette called "Just My Life: The Making Of Adventureland"
which give viewers a little inside information on how the film
was made. It includes comments from the filmmakers and the cast.
I found this featurette to be short but effective.
Overall with an
outstanding direction, good plot, exceptional cast and a killer
soundtrack, Adventureland is a classic in my books. If you lived
the full force of the 80's , I'm sure you are going to enjoy
this film. It will eventually bring back good memories. In the
other hand, if you were to young to remember the 80's, you will
find out why the 80's is an unforgettable decade. This film is
worth more than a rental.
VIDEO:
Widescreen (1.85:1) [16:9 Transfer]
AUDIO:
English
Francais 5.1 Dolby Digital
Subtitles - English Spanish Francais
SPECIAL
FEATURES:
Deleted Scenes -
With optional audio commentary by writer and director Greg
Mottola
Audio Commentary - With writer/director Greg Mottola and
actor Jesse Eisenberg
Just My Life: The Making Of Adventureland – Director
and writer Greg Mottola sits down to reveal how his real life
experiences helped inspire his unique comic vision for
Daytrippers, Superbad, Arrested Development and now
Adventureland. Cast members Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart,
Ryan Reynolds, Bill Hader, and Martin Starr also talk candidly
about what shaped them into who they are today, including the
worst job they ever had.
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