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Masked Avenger Travels To ADVENTURELAND!!
Merrick here...
Masked Avenger sent in this look at ADVENTURELAND, from SUPERBAD director Greg Mottola.
Keep in mind this film won't be released until August. It's possible changes will be made to the film between now and the time it hits screens.
Here's Masked Avenger...
Last night I was at a test screening in NYC for Greg Mottola's follow up to "Superbad" - "Adventureland". The film stars Jesse Eisenberg as a college graduate in 1986 that is a virgin and was recently dumped by his girlfriend. Not too mention his plans of touring Europe for the summer have fallen through due to his father's recent demotion. So he must return home to live with his parents and get a summer job. The only place that will hire him is the local seasonal amusement park the titular "Adventureland".
Now this was a test screening, so the sound and transitions of the film were a little off. But other than that there were no problems with the film. It's basically completed. It runs a little under 2 hours and I felt that it went smoothly. The film is very well made and tonally exceptional. A more personal and mature film than Superbad. But it's still very funny.
Jesse Eisenberg, the go to guy for directors and their semi-autobiographical films(see The Squid and the Whale) turns in another good performance. Although, it's hard to tell a difference between his character here and in TSATW. A smart, funny, and well-read young man that's not afraid to say what he feels, as he puts it in the film, he's a romantic.But those comparisons aside, he carries the film fairly well. I can't help but wonder if Greg Mottola didn't consider Michael Cera for this role, as he too would've been perfect.
Which brings me to my next point, there are a couple of carry over cast members from Superbad, most notably of course is Mr. Bill Hader, playing the manager of Adventureland. Probably the best current cast member on SNL and one of the breakout characters of the film. Every time he's on screen the audience, myself included, would just collectively laugh at his presence. While I don't see him being the next Will Ferrell, it would be interesting to see how he manages his film career. He's very funny. And playing his wife and co-manager is Kristen Wiig, also turning in another hilarious performance. Their moments on screen are few and far between but were always brought back at the right moment.
Playing the love interest is Kristen Stewart, playing a troubled young girl that slowly falls in love with Jesse Eisenberg's character despite the emotional turmoil she finds herself in. While this role suits her and she's a very talented actress, she does look a little too young for it. Ryan Reynolds has a supporting role as the amusement park's maintainence man and lothario. It's somewhat similar to his character in Waiting, but with more maturity and shows signs of Reynolds improving as an actor.
The film's other supporting actors include Martin Starr(Royal Tenenbaums), Matt Bush, Wendie Malick and many more, each of which are very good in their own respect. Overall this film has a great cast, script and obviously director. This film will definitely be a sleeper hit and before any talkbacker can say it, "It's this year's "Little Miss Superbad".
If you use this, call me Masked Avenger!
Now this was a test screening, so the sound and transitions of the film were a little off. But other than that there were no problems with the film. It's basically completed. It runs a little under 2 hours and I felt that it went smoothly. The film is very well made and tonally exceptional. A more personal and mature film than Superbad. But it's still very funny.
Jesse Eisenberg, the go to guy for directors and their semi-autobiographical films(see The Squid and the Whale) turns in another good performance. Although, it's hard to tell a difference between his character here and in TSATW. A smart, funny, and well-read young man that's not afraid to say what he feels, as he puts it in the film, he's a romantic.But those comparisons aside, he carries the film fairly well. I can't help but wonder if Greg Mottola didn't consider Michael Cera for this role, as he too would've been perfect.
Which brings me to my next point, there are a couple of carry over cast members from Superbad, most notably of course is Mr. Bill Hader, playing the manager of Adventureland. Probably the best current cast member on SNL and one of the breakout characters of the film. Every time he's on screen the audience, myself included, would just collectively laugh at his presence. While I don't see him being the next Will Ferrell, it would be interesting to see how he manages his film career. He's very funny. And playing his wife and co-manager is Kristen Wiig, also turning in another hilarious performance. Their moments on screen are few and far between but were always brought back at the right moment.
Playing the love interest is Kristen Stewart, playing a troubled young girl that slowly falls in love with Jesse Eisenberg's character despite the emotional turmoil she finds herself in. While this role suits her and she's a very talented actress, she does look a little too young for it. Ryan Reynolds has a supporting role as the amusement park's maintainence man and lothario. It's somewhat similar to his character in Waiting, but with more maturity and shows signs of Reynolds improving as an actor.
The film's other supporting actors include Martin Starr(Royal Tenenbaums), Matt Bush, Wendie Malick and many more, each of which are very good in their own respect. Overall this film has a great cast, script and obviously director. This film will definitely be a sleeper hit and before any talkbacker can say it, "It's this year's "Little Miss Superbad".
If you use this, call me Masked Avenger!
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This sounds like it could hark back to them nicely, especially if it uses a kick-ass '80s soundtrack.
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I thought it was for 2009...oh well. And am I first?
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Still pissed that her scene was cut from the Sarah Marshall test I saw... wasn't good enough to see again.
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Not in Royal Tenenbaums.
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I spent many a weekend night back in high school at that seedy little shithole. It was awesome.
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Damn you, Michael Bay!
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and Superbad had some of the worst editing I've ever seen. The camera was constantly switching under 30% and moving awkwardly. Also, it's a movie about attempted rape.
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so me and travis were hanging out at his place when he called this dude he knows that can get us some beer. well, this dude said he could get us a 12 pack of nati light for $20, but he had to pick it up from him. so we went to his house and he was watching this movie 'adventureland' that isnt out yet, but his dad works for some movie thing, so he gets to see it early. well travis, said we should have at least one of our beers while hanging with the dude, so we sat down and watched the movie. i guess it wes pretty cool. i mean that guy who was the cop in superbad was in it, and hes pretty cool. superbad was funny, my friend is like that one guy cause hes always saying fucked up shit, so that funny. anyway this movie was funny like that. i mean there were some gay talking parts, but there was lots of funny shit too. so i think you guys would like it. anyway, if you use this call me "Shake And Bake" lates!
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Ha ha, oh my God...are you someone I know?
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adventureland sounds like a south park title... almost. premise works though.
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...once more, but with feeling? I'm glad he's expanding his range, because if you didn't tell me so Masked Avenger, I'd just assume that he was playing 'The Lothario' again exactly the same way!
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a movie about Tomorrow Land
Its called Meet The Robinsons -
the greatest amusement park east of Six Flags.
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Think of the possibilities!
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My bad. But he looks a hell of a lot like that kid Bill Murray's character was working with. I'm not a plant, but Harry thanks for The Mist on DVD!!
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That's where I roam. I'm curious because it was open yesterday, not to the public but to fix and test the rides. Long Island is in New York. It begins in Queens and ends in Montauk. See learning pointless shit is fun? Right class? That's right. Now head on over to MySpace and hear my crappy music. Go head, don't be scared. No one will judge you. Yeah, become my friend. I need a villa in Italy. Thank you.
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...Kristen Stewart, or Kirsten or whatever...Damn the little boy from Panic Room got fucking hot. Martin Starr WAS in Royal Tenenbaums, by the way.
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It wasn't Martin Starr it was the other kid from Freaks & Geeks, the geek guru.
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It wasn't Martin Starr it was the other kid from Freaks & Geeks, the geek guru.
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...Martin Starr has a twin with a different name who was in The Royal Tenenbaums...and Freaks and Geeks...
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Chainsaws? I don't like chainsaws! I once had a close SHAAAAAAVE with one!!!!!! Ha ha ha haaaaaaa
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Seriously, on par with Roger Ebert before he got too nice.
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