Garden State (2004) Reviews
- Starring:
- Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Zach Braff
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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9 out of 10 people found this review helpful I think this movie really benefits from Zach having so much creative control. I could really see this was a labor of love for him, and I didn't even know he wrote and directed it until after I saw ... Read More I think this movie really benefits from Zach having so much creative control. I could really see this was a labor of love for him, and I didn't even know he wrote and directed it until after I saw the film. This was one of my favorite performances by Natalie, she really shines in this movie. I know I've watched a great movie when I'm still thinking about it well after the credits have rolled. I watched this movie three days ago and I'm motivated enough to write this review. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
7 out of 10 people found this review helpful Some people won't understand this one, since it's quite a thinker. If you are only turned on by dumbed down action or violence, this is not the movie for you.
That said, this movie tries to ... Read More Some people won't understand this one, since it's quite a thinker. If you are only turned on by dumbed down action or violence, this is not the movie for you.
That said, this movie tries to show people what's actually important in life through the eyes of a young man trying to find himself. Natalie Portman plays a very great role as the young man's love interest and you find yourself quite drawn into her. She's like a diamond he's found in a world that is full of bad things: bad jobs, bad friends, drugs, and crime.
If you enjoy movies that have an intelligent forethought, this is the movie for you. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful This movie was amazing. An amazingly written screenplay by Braff. A combination of every emotion imaginable. Not a cheezy chick flick. A romance story. But, in my opinion, a great movie. Watch ... Read More This movie was amazing. An amazingly written screenplay by Braff. A combination of every emotion imaginable. Not a cheezy chick flick. A romance story. But, in my opinion, a great movie. Watch it. Plus its got a great soundtrack. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 7 people found this review helpful A lot of people are being drugged as a means to deal with real emotions. I felt this movie was very timely. There are so many who are affected by depression but perhaps the drugs, can eventually, ... Read More A lot of people are being drugged as a means to deal with real emotions. I felt this movie was very timely. There are so many who are affected by depression but perhaps the drugs, can eventually, inhibit our ability to feel and go through the natural course of healing. This movie was slow moving at times, but the importance was not lost to me. I like a feel good movie with a bit of romance at the end plus getting plugged in. Its fun to have positive alternatives. I find negative films can be very depressing and do nothing to help me deal with every day issues. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 4 people found this review helpful I think this was perhaps Zach Braff's first film? Well, I really enjoyed it the first few times i saw it, but then i started noticing at some points in the movie, things were overly awkward. I understand that there are scenes with old friends that are supposed to be wierd, but the script at some points was boring. There were several scenes that I loved, but there were also some that made me want fast forward because of the dullness.WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
0 out of 5 people found this review helpful I can't believe this movie got (some) decent reviews. Poor writing, poor acting, poor directing. I took it out halfway through. Thought it would be some sophisticated, witty humor. Boy, was I ... Read More I can't believe this movie got (some) decent reviews. Poor writing, poor acting, poor directing. I took it out halfway through. Thought it would be some sophisticated, witty humor. Boy, was I wrong. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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