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turrell 
"Ohhhh Ohhhh Ohhhh Ohhhh "

Posted - 04/06/2009 :  19:02:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Really enjoyed this movie. Had very little expectation going in other than it was well reviewed by Rotten Tomatoes scale. I am not a fan of Superbad, so no expectations there, either. From what I understand its a very different movie anyway.

Anyway, it's smart and funny. It explores well travelled terrain, but is very well constructed and talks a lot about life and archetypes people inevitably resemble. The movie tells the story of a recent college graduate who has to take a job at a crappy amusement park after his family runs into financial problems. It's set in 1987 and does a great job resurrecting that time frame from hair and fashion to music and cars.

It's not a laugh-a-minute, but it is very funny and has stayed with me a few days later. High recommend from me.

randall 
"I like to watch."

Posted - 10/13/2009 :  20:47:39  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I agree. Well worth renting. Some coming-of-age flicks feel forced and artificial, but this one doesn't. Jesse Eisenberg is the thinking man's Michael Cera, and Ryan Reynolds really steps up to the plate. Nice job.
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