It's the summer of 1987, and James Brennan (Jesse Eisenberg), anuptight recent college grad, can't wait to embark on his dream tour ofEurope. But when his parents (Wendie Malick and Jack Gilpin) announcethey can no longer subsidize his trip, James has little choice but totake a lowly job at a local amusement park. Forget about German beer,world-famous museums and cute French girls-James' summer will now bepopulated by belligerent dads, stuffed pandas, and screaming kids highon cotton candy. Lucky for James, what should have been his worstsummer ever turns into quite an adventure as he discovers love in themost unlikely place with his captivating co-worker Em (KristenStewart), and learns to loosen up.