It's not unusual for true movie lovers (like the ones that read this blog) to rewatch any given title. Lots of times those around us can't really understand the concept of watching any movie a second time. Forget about the numbers some of us cinephiles can put on the board. Repeated views sometimes hold the same intensity as our first watch. Other times a film has to grow on us as we watch it a second, third time, etc.
Adventureland is one of those that grew on me. In fact, I actually turned it off the first two times I watched it. Not a big Jesse Eisenberg fan, never have been, going back to the days of Social Network. I think he's more effective playing against cast like he did in the dark and moody Night Moves.
Fortunately, there's a huge ensemble cast around him and they're all great. Of particular note is the underrated Matt Bush and Bill Hader, hilarious as the park's manager. Spend (or re-spend) a summer at Adventureland with this quirky gang that also includes Ryan Reynolds and many others. VOD or Prime Membership. 3.5 stars/5
