Garden State
I loved this movie. It is such a refreshing story that effortlessly avoids so many of the Hollywood cliches. Many of the characrers just exist, and we're glad to meet them even if they don't move "the story" along. Because this movie really is about people with their quirks and their struggles with understanding the purpose of their lives. Zach Braff is a very, very talented dude, and I'm really looking forward to following his career both as a director and an actor. Natilie Portman: love her, excellent in this role. Also, while the soundtrack is fantastic, it's the effective use of that soundtrack within the movie that was so impressive. I don't think I'll ever be able to hear "New Slang" by The Shins again without thinking of this movie.
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Hi,
If you like this, take a look at The Station Agent... it's got a similar feel... people doing whatever those people would do, with no regard to blatant plot devices. Excellent film.
Andy
Posted by: Andrew Peacock | September 5, 2005 10:49 AM
Thanks Andy! That movie has been sitting on my Tivo for a couple of months now. I'll definitely move it up the priority queue.
Posted by: Eric | September 5, 2005 07:53 PM