Garden State

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A quietly troubled young man returns home for his mother's funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade.
  • Starring: Zach Braff, Ian Holm
  • Directed by: Zach Braff
  • Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
  • Release year: 2004
  • Studio: Fox Searchlight
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Synopsis: A quietly troubled young man returns home for his mother's funeral after being estranged from his family for a decade.
Starring: Zach Braff, Ian Holm
Supporting actors: Ron Liebman, Method Man, Natalie Portman
Directed by: Zach Braff
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
Captions and Subtitles: English Details
Release year: 2004
Studio: Fox Searchlight
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language, drug use and a scene of sexuality
ASIN: B000I9X6Q8
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  • US Theatrical Release Date: June 04, 2004
  • MPAA: Rated R for language, drug use and a scene of sexuality
  • Production Company: Camelot Pictures, Jersey Films, Double Feature Films, Large's Ark Productions
  • USA Box Office: $ 26 Million
  • Filming Locations: 114 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA | 75 Eisenhower Pkwy, Roseland, New Jersey, USA | Cranford, New Jersey, USA | Livingston, New Jersey, USA | Los Angeles, California, USA

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35 of 40 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This movie is a must-own. September 27, 2004
By Joshua Peterson
Format:DVD
I found so much of this movie answered the questions i had been having in my life. It made me feel so good about what I have and ok with what I don't have. It made me see what is important in life. It sounds cliche to the maximum, but I laughed, I cried, and.....well I laughed more than I cried, but I left the theater (twice) with a complete and utter sense of awe. This is a spectacular movie.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars just jump in... November 1, 2004
By erin
Format:DVD
this is definitely a movie to see if you've ever felt like screaming into "the infinite abyss." braff creates a story that is honest enough to be touching, quirky enough to be real. his imagery is both profound and effective, almost primarily because of the sometimes dry, sometimes laugh out loud silliness of the dialogue and situations used to carry it. if you like armor, or crazy motorbikes, or hamsters, or love, this is the movie for you. if you've ever felt trapped, or numb, or rejected, or odd, this is the movie for you. if you like amazing music, talented actors, and incredible cinematography, this is the movie for you.

when i left the theater, i felt humbled, and amazed, and a little less alone. stunning technical elements aside, i walked out of garden state feeling good.
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13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing. September 27, 2004
By Nicholas Harl
Format:DVD
My girlfriend and I became so obsessed with this film that we drove 100 miles to see it in Hollywood four times since it wasn't showing in our town. We then saw it two more times when our town finally began showing it. The film is one of the few movies I can watch over and over again and never tire of it. The soundtrack is also very well put-together and makes each scene that much more enjoyable.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My All-Time Favorite Movie December 30, 2005
By Jess83
Format:DVD
I have to admit that I may be biased because this is my favorite movie of all time. I think Zach Braff is a brilliant genius.

Sam, played by Natalie Portman, is adorably comical. She knows she has imperfections, especially lying, yet she almost seems flawless, and I think there is an instant connection with this character; you can't help but adore her.

I think from the start, you fall in love with the characters in this movie. I think a lot of people, especially with the way society is today, can even identify with Andrew's decision to finally live life, whether that means leaving a lithium induced haze, or finally appreciating everything around you. My favorite scene from the movie:

"Andrew Largeman: You know that point in your life when you realize that the house that you grew up in isn't really your home anymore? All of a sudden even though you have some place where you can put your stuff that idea of home is gone.

Sam: I still feel at home in my house.

Andrew Largeman: You'll see when you move out, it just sort of happens one day, one day and it's just gone. And you can never get it back. It's like you get homesick for a place that doesn't exist. I mean it's like this right of passage, you know. You won't have this feeling again until you create a new idea of home for yourself, you know, for your kids, for the family you start, it's like a cycle or something. I miss the idea of it. Maybe that's all family really is. A group of people who miss the same imaginary place."

Brilliance! I don't know anybody that cannot identify with feeling that way at some point. I think everyone needs to see this movie at least once.... Read more ›
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not disappointing but not satisfying. January 31, 2005
By Marcos Rodriguez
Format:DVD
I like Zach Braff; I think he's a funny actor. His show "Scrubs" is one of my favorite sitcoms on television right now. When I heard of this movie I was excited to see Zach directing in a film in which he plays a serious part.

After watching this film, I must say I didn't feel the way I was expecting to feel. I wasn't disappointed nor was I satisfied. From all the hype that surrounded this film, I guess I expected something a little more.

Zach Braff is likeable in this film. Although I didn't feel a connection with his character, I did feel sympathy for him. Zach plays the character very well. He proves that he can play a comedic role as well as a dramatic one. Natalie Portman's character, I found to be very annoying at first. Her hyper over-the-top character takes a while to tolerate, but never fully becomes likeable. And it's nowhere as good as Kate Winslet's wacky character in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind".

I felt disapointed about several things about this movie. One huge thing that disappointed me was the fact that this film lack any emotional scenes. While watching the movie, I patiently waited for a scene where the characters show some heavy emotion, but every time one was about to happen, I felt that director Zach pulled back by adding some quirky humor. One scene in particular was one towards the end where Zach's character finally cries for the first time, but the scene just fails after Portman's character ruins the moment by acting quirky.

I also felt that the relationship between Zach's character and his father wasn't explored enough. I would have liked more scenes with them together where the sort out their differences.

The "adventure" the characters go on, if you can call it an adventure, felt kind of forced.... Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not your typical movie
It was nice to see a movie that didn't depend on special effects and technology. When I watch really old movies what strikes me is they had to depend on interaction of the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely Watch
Zach Braff is amazing in this movie. I can't believe I haven't watched it sooner. Great story of finding ones self and falling in love. Unique and endearing.
Published 2 months ago by Caitlin M King
4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky, very likeable romance
This is a quirky romance with emotional depth to it. It also has a great deal of humor to it. The characters were unique and unpredictable, and well-played by the actors. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lori T. Sly
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful.
This Movie is truly beautiful. Quirky and almost up beat, you're left on the edge of your seat by the end of the movie. Natalie Portman was STUNNING. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DearestHarmony
5.0 out of 5 stars Garden State is sooooo awesome along with the soundtrack!!
My husband and I love love love this movie!!! We also love love love the sound track. . . .which we have and listen to it quite often! A beautiful little love story . . . . .
Published 3 months ago by Cindy J. Wright
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