I'd read a couple of reviews beforehand so knew that Adventureland was going to be a bit "sweeter" than other Aptow-connected films (although all his films have a coating of sweetness to them). Over all, I think this is the best of the "sensitive male" films I've seen: the acting was great, the soundtrack a treat for anyone over 30, and the story very, very satisfying. Was it the funniest movie I've ever seen? No, but it was one of the most enjoyable. I'd recommend it all but the masculinely insecure of my friends.