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Zach Braff (from the TV show Scrubs) stars in his writing/directing debut, Garden State--normally a doomed act of hubris, but Braff pulls it off with unassuming charm. An emotionally numb actor in L.A., Andrew (Braff) comes back to New Jersey after nine years away for his mother's funeral. Andrew avoids his bitter father (Ian Holm, The Sweet Hereafter) and joins old friends (including the superb Peter Sarsgaard, Boys Don't Cry) in a round of parties. Along the way he meets a girl (Natalie Portman, Beautiful Girls) with demons of her own; bit by bit the two offer each other a little healing. Plotwise, Garden State is familiar stuff, a cross between The Graduate and a Meg Ryan movie, but Braff has an eye for goofy but resonant visual images, an ear for lively dialogue, and a great cast. The result is surprisingly fresh and funny. --Bret Fetzer
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A beautiful blend of song and story
Jan 2 2011
Format:DVD
It's not just the outstanding soundtrack, but it's the way that the songs insinuate themselves so harmoniously into the rise and fall of the story. This is a quirky story, peopled with folks you would love to meet and spend time with. It's a shame about the R rating, which will limit the exposure of this movie. In fact, there's only a little bit of (quite tasteful) sex in the story, and a scene of people doing drugs. It's a far cry from Pulp Fiction or Trainspotting. I think that the rating is undeserved, and I hope that no one will be put off by the rating when it comes to choosing a really cool date movie.
Such a great movie
Oct 13 2007
Format:DVD
I think Zach Braff did such an awesome job writing and directing this movie on basically a shoe string budget.
I was hoping this wouldn't be some sappy love story and it totally wasn't. It's kind of half a coming of age film and half a romance, but it's not sappy by any means. The jokes are actually really funny. The conversations remind me so much of my friends. The soundtrack is the best I have ever seen ever! You will not find a better balanced soundtrack with better music. Well if you do please let me know.
I was hoping this wouldn't be some sappy love story and it totally wasn't. It's kind of half a coming of age film and half a romance, but it's not sappy by any means. The jokes are actually really funny. The conversations remind me so much of my friends. The soundtrack is the best I have ever seen ever! You will not find a better balanced soundtrack with better music. Well if you do please let me know.
something new
Mar 28 2005
Format:DVD
This movie has a huge following in my highschool, and i think it's because you can especially identify with it, being a teenager. After all, even if Large is twenty something, it's about him growing up. It's one of those rare movies that knows how to show all the random feelings and images that represent confusion, solidarity, numbness, and also compassion.
I guess it's because, at fifteen and sixteen, and older as well, we're all looking for our own version of Sam, and love, and we're waiting for our lives to start.
I've heard some older people say that they found it kind of weird, but i don't at all. Do you think life isn't weird? This movie just shows that, and it's in it's own category because of it.
I guess it's because, at fifteen and sixteen, and older as well, we're all looking for our own version of Sam, and love, and we're waiting for our lives to start.
I've heard some older people say that they found it kind of weird, but i don't at all. Do you think life isn't weird? This movie just shows that, and it's in it's own category because of it.
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Stunted Coming of Age Story that is Inconsistently Natural
Zach Braff (television's Scrubs) is without question an immense and versatile talent. He directs, writes, and acts as the film's main protagonist in Garden State, a film with... Read more
Published on April 4 2008 by K. Driscoll
really good
i remember when i first watched this, i expected one of those normal romantic comedy that you see come out nowadays that are stupid fluff with jokes that arent funny or people... Read more
Published on Mar 12 2005 by "jack_metal"
The Peebs
This movie is magnificent and all should see it. Truly a beautiful piece of film making. Personally I think this movie proves that we need some sort of eugenics program for film,... Read more
Published on Jan 31 2005 by Perry Brown
Encompassing
The first time I saw this movie, I couldn't tear my eyes away. It was incredible. I mean -- wow. Natalie Portman is truly the star as Sam, the highspirited beauty who breaks Andrew... Read more
Published on Jan 13 2005 by Sylphide
Excellent Movie
Garden State is one of a kind. This movie is not adventurous or action packed but is meant for those who seek a movie with meaning as well as humor. Read more
Published on Jan 13 2005 by Tamara
A treasure... an instant classic from start to finish!
Garden State is truly a movie that borders on genius. It is such a serious, dark concept, of this young man, detached from his past and numb from anti-depressents, in this world... Read more
Published on Jan 6 2005 by "matchbox20_rocks"
Amazing...
Zach Braff has hit his stride in this movie, proving not only his diversity as an actor, but his brilliance as both a writer and a director. Read more
Published on Jan 5 2005 by Steph
"So there that is..."
Every so often there are films that come along and are able to elicit very strong emotional reactions from viewers based on specific scenes or characters that can be related to. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2004 by Blythe
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