It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.
Writing
Mottola's semi-autobiographical script drips with authentic humiliation.
Acting
Kristen Stewart's Em—messy, magnetic, morally complicated.
Score
Lou Reed soundtrack that somehow makes Pittsburgh feel poetic.
Director
Greg Mottola
Jesse Eisenberg
James Brennan
Kristen Stewart
Em Lewin
Martin Starr
Joel
Kristen Wiig
Paulette
Bill Hader
Bobby
Ryan Reynolds
Mike Connell
Margarita Levieva
Lisa P.
Jack Gilpin
Mr. Brennan
Josh Pais
Mr. Lewin
Wendie Malick
Mrs. Brennan
Mary Birdsong
Francy
Matt Bush
Tommy Frigo
Paige Howard
Sue O'Malley
Dan Bittner
Pete O'Malley
Barret Hackney
Munch
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mottola actually worked at Adventureland in Long Island; the 'Comet' ride is real, and yes, people actually died on it.
This was Kristen Stewart's 'pre-Twilight' credibility bid—she'd already done Into the Wild and The Cake Eaters, but this proved she could carry adult indies.
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