Garden State

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Christopher L I only saw this once shortly after it came out, but recall that I never wanted to see it again after the first viewing. And I haven’t. I don’t recall it being terrible, however I recall it feeling a bit derivative, self important and coming off as thinking it’s more deeper and profound than it really is. It’s also the apex of hipster humor and movies of the mid-2000’s, which today may or may not hold up well. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/25 Full Review Mason M This directorial debut from Zach Braff is a surprisingly amazing film. I, of course, have seen Scrubs and know Braff from that. But I had no idea that he was such a talented writer and director too. Garden State was a hilarious coming of age drama that was perfectly sincere while still remaining funny. I really loved the pacing of this film. It was perfect in its pacing, how it always is drudging along at a slow rate the whole time. It never stops or goes faster, it's always just in motion. And the world that Braff creates in this film is perfect in how the scenarios always are absurd and funny in their absurdity, but still feel believable as something that could happen. The character of Andrew in this film also is stellar, he's a very layered and emotional creation which is one of the best film characters I've seen in awhile. The soundtrack is amazing here, the whole cast gives great performances, the photography is great, it's all a great film. Braff's world-building here is phenomenal, and the whole film is a deep and emotionally full project. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/01/25 Full Review Faiz D Good little movie, good acting by Zach, Natalie and Peter. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/13/25 Full Review Tony S This is a movie that I put off watching for a long time. I'm glad I finally saw it. The story revolves around a dysfunctional family, former high school friends who are losers, and a young woman who comes into the life of a man and changes his life. Neither he nor she has answers, but they resolve to work on life together. In the end, that's a hopeful outcome. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Drew B An earthy and endearing movie. For someone who experience things like depression or just a desire to do something no ones done before, this might strike a nerve with you. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review kew p I miss the early 2000s when liking garden state and vampire weekend would get me girls, truly simpler times. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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