Great Film: Garden State
A blooming, Wonderful Garden State!
'Garden State' came out in the Uk on December 10th. I had heard
wonderful things about it from friends and relatives in the US - I
wasn't disappointed...
From start to finish, the film made me laugh and cry. I thought the
opening in which we met Braff lying emotionless in bed. Listening to
the answer machine message from his dad about his mother's death was
disturbing and really drew me in.
So many memorable moments: The funeral, touching and funny, the party
scenes, the scan scene...And as for the dialogue - well, sharp and
witty. I don't think I will ever forget Natalie Portman's dancing in
her bedroom - just to be 'unique' or Zach Braff's touching comments
about what makes a 'home' in the swimming pool.
Even those touching moments were funny; the fact that he couldn't swim!
As a mid twenty-something, This film really spoke to me. It's that
question we all dread. We've graduated university, got jobs....then
what?
Fantastic...just a shame it is not on wide release here...
One of the best films I have seen in ages!
9/10
Cast
- Andrew Largeman played by Zach Braff
- Mark played by Peter Sarsgaard
- Gideon Largeman played by Ian Holm
- Busboy played by Kenneth Graymez
- Restaurant Manager played by George C. Wolfe
- Waiter played by Austin Lysy
- Young Hollywood Guy played by Gary Gilbert
