Garden State(2004)- User Reviews

I was very impressed by zach's first movie. I find it amazing that he could pull this off. Directing, writing and starring in that movie mustve been very hard for him but he did a very good job.more»

I became aware of this film from a trailer back in April and I had been looking forward to it ever since. I must say, I was not disappointed. I really, really enjoyed it. The off-beat sense of humor was perfectly in tune with my own. The scenes take …more»

This movie was very well done for a first-time movie director. In the beginning I didn't think I was going to like it that much, but the film got progressively better and better. The acting by all main characters was very convincing,and the plot …more»

I was pleasantly surprised on so many levels, from the story line to acting to dialogues. The dialogues were so smartly written and well executed that one is almost led to believe that what is happening in the movie is very real.
I was completely absorbed …more»

This movie captures the enternal dilemma of reconciling within yourself where you've gone and where you came from. Beautifully defined in moments of reckoning and absurdity that we have the opportunity to experience daily yet shy away from. One of …more»

The writing, score, acting, direction were all first rate. The only letdown was the last 30 seconds and I am ready to dismiss that after 2 hours of great moviemaking.more»

Great casting, great cinematography, wonderful story... Portman, Braff, Sarsgaard trio create amazing chemistry. Holm and Smart are quick and sweet with great results. I find it amazing that this is Braff's freshman attempt - genius. This is a …more»