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Zach Braff (J.D. on t.v.'s 'Scrubs') stars in and makes his big screen writing and directorial debut in 'Garden State'. As Andrew Largeman or 'Large' to his friends, Braff seems to nail the persona of an excessively medicated actor who returns home to New Jersey from California after nine years. When Large's mother passes away he uses his bereavement trip as a sort of vacation from the world he's known for quite some time. During his stay he meets up with old friends who can't seem to avoid recognizing the fact that Large has become a Hollywood-type and his father with whom he has shared a tumultuous relationship. While waiting for a doctor's appointment, Large meets Sam (Natalie Portman) and the two become inseparable for the remainder of Large's trip. The story follows what many of us have experienced when travelling back to our own hometown and meeting up with old friends but also deals with some difficult situations in an almost simple (non-melodramatic) manner. Infused with humor, sadness, and smiles 'Garden State' is a movie worth seeing. The performances, from Portman and Peter Sarsgaard especially, really help to make this a very touching film.
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Best movie I've seen this year. The Soundtrack is great, too.Comment
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With the exception of the 'cover' (cough, cough) of "3 Times a Lady" the music in this film is superb!Originally posted by Silicone SoulA good shower head and my right hand - the two best lovers that I ever had.Comment
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Gotta love flicks about NJ. I will need to reserve a rainy Saturday to go see this (and Harold & Kumar!
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I went to HS with Zach. I never chilled with him but I do remember him being a real cool kid very likeable. Good for him I'm happy he's representing NJ
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been wanting to see this movie, my girlies friend said its awesomeComment
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Re:: Movie Review - "Garden State"
I've been looking forward to seeing this film. Zach Braff is hilarious on the show Scrubs.
"Dream as if you''ll live forever, Live as if you''ll die today." -- James Dean --Comment
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agreed...it was definitely most entertainingOriginally posted by Silicone SoulComment
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i almost went to see it last night but was not sure if it was any good, now reading these reveiws i will check it out for realComment
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I finally went and saw this movie last night and I LOVED IT. The acting was superb and it was a purely enjoyable movie. There were definately some quite entertaining scenes as well. I can't wait until this ocmes out on DVD- it's a must own!~Pam
I like it dark and dirty!!!Comment
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Re: Movie Review - "Garden State"
Bought this movie on DVD the other day. One of the best movies I've seen in a while. I highly recommend this one."Dream as if you''ll live forever, Live as if you''ll die today." -- James Dean --Comment
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good movie. saw it in december.
ms. portman is more than welcome to ride my mustache.
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You have a moustache?Originally posted by Jibgollygood movie. saw it in december.
ms. portman is more than welcome to ride my mustache.A good shower head and my right hand - the two best lovers that I ever had.Comment
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Re: Movie Review - "Garden State"
Good story line, out there at times for sure. Also surprised with Portman's performance, she delivered a cool character to attach too. ECMCMD^CenterComment
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