Although the reviews are lukewarm for “At Any Price,” locals are looking forward to seeing some of their summer 2011 memories on the big screen May 10.

“At Any Price,” which stars Zac Efron and Dennis Quaid, filmed in DeKalb County the summer of 2011.

Filming took place at The Junction, and scenes from the diner make up about 10 minutes of the film, said Greg Bahramis, executive host at the Junction Eating Place, 816 W. Lincoln Highway.

Bahramis said customers ask about the role the diner plays in the movie.

“We’re very anxious for it to come out,” Bahramis said. “We hope to get the staff together to see it and make a night of it.”

Bahramis said one of the Junction’s owners and two waitresses have roles in the film.

“I was in the kitchen hiding during the film,” Bahramis said. “The owner was perspiring with his hat on. He was nervous.”

Bahramis said at first he was jealous he was not a part of the film, but during the filming it was so intense he did not mind being out of the spotlight.

However, the experience was worth it for the Junction staff.

“Looking at the trailers, I get goosebumps seeing things I recognize,” Bahramis said.

Some residents stood in as extras for the movie, but a few local spots simply shared their resources.

Bill Colvin remembers when the film crew stopped by his church for a 14-hour day, resulting in three to five minutes of film.

Colvin is a custodian at the First Lutheran Church, 324 N. Third St., and had to be at work at 5:30 a.m. to help the film crew.

“Since I had master keys for the church I was the go-to person for what they needed,” Colvin said since he had the master keys for the church, he was the go-to person for what the crew needed. He said director Ramin Bahrani told him “we’re gonna take over your church.”

Bahrani was looking for a church that wasn’t too big or too small, and First Lutheran fit the bill. Colvin said the sanctuary scene took 14 takes to complete because not everyone knew the Lord’s Prayer.

The experience changed Colvin’s view of the movie industry.

“I’m in my mid 60s and never truly appreciated what goes into a movie,” Colvin said. “But now that I’ve seen it for myself….”

Colvin said some church members were cast as extras, and they are looking forward to the movie.

Mayor Kris Povlsen said the movie was not only entertaining for the county but provided great publicity.

“Not only is it fun, not only does it highlight DeKalb, but it certainly is an economic stimulus,” Povlsen said.

Povlsen said the filming generated tens of thousands of dollars of revenue with hotels, food and restaurants.

The film will play at Carmike Market Square Cinema, 2160 Sycamore Road, beginning May 10.

“I’ll watch it, to see what it’s all about. I’m not that excited about it.”

Betsy Scott, senior English major.

“I’ll see it when it comes our on DVD.”

Shelbie Martin, sophomore family and child studies major.

“I don’t even know what the movie’s about. I had forgotten about it. I might go see it.”

Melissa Mellendorf, senior health science major.