Adventureland
“It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.”
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.
This film feels like a sun-drenched, slightly sticky summer spent navigating the awkwardness of young adulthood. It's a bittersweet journey through first loves, dead-end jobs, and the hazy, uncertain transition into the real world, all wrapped in a charmingly nostalgic 80s package.
