Garden State(2004)- User Reviews

There comes a point in every young adult’s life when they have to stop and observe the chaos that surrounds them. Whether that chaos is self-imposed or part of bigger picture, the results can be both shattering and enlightening. In Garden State, director/screenwriter/star …more»

Garden State is funny, sweet, and heartwarming film that follows the self-discovery of one man after he travels to his home state of New Jersey. Zach Braff does a great job of becoming something other than JD, the guy from Scrubs. And, obviously, Natalie …more»

It wasn't the best movie for any of the great actors in it. It was okay, but not great. I think it was a little on the boring side.more»

While watching this movie, I sometimes forgot that these were actors because they were so good. Natalie Portman is one of the best female actors I have ever seen and played the character of "Sam" great. The movie is about Zach Braff's …more»

Whoever directed this film needs to retake filmmaking lessons. Full of profanity and bias. Every dialogue heard has the include that dreadful "F" word. It leads me to think that people in New Jersey hadn't graduated high school at all. …more»

This is the worst movie I've seen in a long time.
The story line is stale, formulaic, and predictable. The humor is juvenile and moronic.
The characters are not the least likeable or sympathetic.
The sickness and moral decay of the players are …more»

I'm mature, intelligent, articulate, can put together a sentence without ***** in it, can enjoy a party without consciousness-altering drugs, and appreciate a movie plot.

If the above does not apply to you then go see Garden State.

Terrible is too …more»

Garden State is a movie trying to be something it's not. I have seen Natalie Portman's acting, and Garden State does her no justice. This movie was completely pointless. This movie seems like it was made for kids who grew up in a rich household …more»

Wow ... there were VERY few chuckles in this film to ever be called a comedy. Zach is a great actor - Scrubs is one of the best sitcoms out there. But this movie was really bad. I want that hour and half of my life back!more»

This movie is such a feel good film. I watch it whenever I'm having a bad day. It does a really good job of portraying the emptiness life can bring about and also the beauty we can find in the simple things. Great moviemore»