Interesting from a Geocachers point of view, NOT suitable for children, though
Added 3/6/2010
The language got a little old for me on this one and I had been hoping to show it to my son to get him jazzed about Geocaching. Fortunately, husband and I watched it ahead of time to see if it was appropriate and we found out within the first five minutes that we'd not be viewing this one as a family.
I wouldn't let anyone under sixteen watch this one and I doubt many over sixteen will want to. God love 'em. It has it's moments but ~yawn~
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Nice plot - disappointed with language
Added 3/5/2010
This could have been a good movie, but profanity simply for the sake of profanity took a lot away from it. Also, most people outgrow the penis jokes at age 14. The writer for this movie evidently hasn't. At least now I know the difference between a "carny" and a "splinterhead!"
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Saw this in NY - Definitely a good buy/rental!
Added 2/13/2010
I saw this film when it played in NY back in November and it was a lot of fun. Made me remember when the traveling carnival came around when I was a kid. Ahh, the memories. Fun cast with that guy from Happy Gilmore and the reason guys wear Calvins, Lea Thompson (Back to the Future). Dean Winters plays his usual bada$$ self and the old guy is hilarious! The guy who plays Justin (lead character) really grows on you and has good comedic timing. And watching Rachael Taylor for 1.5 hours is well worth the price! ;)
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Decent little film, better than Adventureland
Added 2/13/2010
I was not a huge fan of the other amusement park/carnival film made last year, and even though this was one had a much lower budget, it comes across as more believable.
The story follows some small-town lifers as their paths cross with a traveling carnival crew in life changing ways. The premise mixes a small bit of romantic comedy with white-trash drama, but through the course of humorous and sobering events, the lives of our two unlikely leads become intertwined - possibly for the long term. In comparison to Adventureland, this ending is much more palatable and believable.
The picture quality is actually solid throughout, including the various night and indoor sequences. The sound is an average 5.1, with a couple challenges. The special features center on the character I cared about the least (the Amazing Steve magician guy) as it shows a couple shorts; one of him practicing holding his breath for the movie stunt, and one of him changing his name - legally. Both skippers. The Gag Reel lasts a few more minutes and has some funny outtakes. There are optional Spanish subtitles for the film.
Some fun performances from known actors (Dean Winters, Chris Macdonald, Lea Thompson and the Transformers gal Rachel Taylor) and a few unrecognized newcomers (Middleditch, Rogel). Some nice filming locations in rural New York coupled with a decent script and crisp picture make for a recommendable watch. As a side note, one of the film's central themes is geocaching, so if you enjoy that past time - you will dig this film. Enjoy.
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Diamond in the rough or at least a cubic zirconia
Added 12/27/2009
The characters alone make this a "must see film". The photography is amazing for such a low cost indie film. It never got the theater-play it deserved. The NY TIMES and EW liked it but nobody saw it. I think it is 2009's " Little Miss Sunshine ". It was filmed on Long Island and deserves to be seen. And, that "extra" with the grey shirt in the crowd acting bored while watching the horrible carnival magacian is worthy of an "oscar nomination" all by himself.He's got to do more film work. GET THIS FILM - it is destined to be a "cult classic" By the way, I'm that extra.
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