Ok, I really thought I was going to like this movie, but I ended up barely being able to finish it. I am a big fan of the main actors in the movie, and while they did a good job the movie overall tanked. Also, there is a lot of drug use, and sex is a big part of the movie.

I liked this movie but it is a little weird.

This movie provides a slice of life, vintage summer of 1987 Pittsburgh, pre-college grads and similar age group - their common ground is working at Adventureland. While some of the characters already know each other, the story allows new relationships to develop along the way. Instead of keeping the viewer at arm's length, the movie shares with you the emotional changes and lessons learned by the main characters from all the interactions and motives behind them. I think the story is representative and realistic for the time, location and people in this socio-economic group. I loved the amusement park scenery and the music was a bonus. This story can't really be told without those elements that gave it an "R" rating.

one of my favorite movies!!!!! I LOVED THIS!!!!!! kstew is in it!!!!! yay!!!!!! lol oh, a lot of cussing by the way!!!!

The fact that one of the most popular teen actresses is in this kind of movie may attract a younger audiences of her fans. The movie plot seems ridiculous and mindless and overall demoralizing to young people who choose not to whore themselves around at a young age. I wouldn't even recommend it for a 15 year old, and there is a reason it's rated R, people. 15 and up? If I'm not mistaken the MPAA states 17 and up for R rated movies. Parents shouldn't have to feel like they can expose their teenagers to crap like this. If you're looking for a raunchy, brainless, indignant form of entertainment (and I use the word 'entertainment' loosely), I suppose this is the movie for you.