Garden State

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Khaliel P Garden State, written and directed by Zach Braff, is a film that captivates through its simplicity and sincerity, without relying on action or a complex plot. It follows 26-year-old Andrew Largeman, emotionally numb due to medication, who returns to his hometown after his mother’s death and reconnects with his best friend Mark and meets Samantha, sparking a journey of self-discovery. The film excels through its authentic characters and performances, notably Zach Braff and Natalie Portman, supported by a strong secondary cast. Enhanced by a perfectly curated soundtrack, beautiful cinematography, and thoughtful lighting, the film’s quiet moments and heartfelt ending, where Andrew chooses to embrace life, make it a deeply moving and transformative cinematic experience. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/01/25 Full Review Hanna J The only movie I ever want to remember from the 2,000’s. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review 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 Read all reviews

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