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TheHappyBurgerMeister · 01-02-2005, 03:32 AM

I just watched this movie a few days ago and I loved it!

It was very weird and funny, yet romantic and interesting, where you could relate to the characters. It has a great soundtrack, too. I think I'm going to buy it now!

HuntingtonM15 · 01-02-2005, 03:52 AM

I loved this film back when I saw it in the theater. I went to buy it the other day and every place was sold out. So annoying!

Pentimento · 01-02-2005, 12:22 PM

I thought it was good, but not the brilliant cinematic masterpiece that many critics said it was. If I hadn't heard so many glowing reviews I'd probably have been pleasantly surprised that a small film with a novice writer/director/actor could be so good. It did have its flashes of brilliance, but I also found aspects of it to be shallow, manipulative and self-indulgent. There were too many moments when it seemed to be trying much too hard to be quirky and engaging. I'm sure I'll watch it again, but I don't think its appeal will hold up over time.

Nighthawk76 · 01-02-2005, 03:18 PM

Garden State was my favorite movie of 2004. I just loved Natalie Portman in it.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 01-02-2005, 08:29 PM

I just watched it. It was awesome. And **** yeah you can relate to the characters...Natalie Portman's was basically...me(with what the beginning where she was ballbusting and going on and on about pointless stuff...ha) I loved the humor and the relationships. Yeah, it was really good.

Sara Micelli · 01-03-2005, 03:43 AM

That's a brilliant film.

GeorgeJefferson · 01-04-2005, 03:18 AM

This movie was decent and had good performances, but it is becoming slightly overrated. Some parts just seemed to eccentric for me and I wasn't sure if they were being silly or sincere at some parts. But a good directing debut for Braff nevertheless.

SBTB Geek · 01-04-2005, 03:39 AM

I keep putting it off, and have to rent it this weekend.

Janice · 01-31-2005, 10:18 PM

I watched 'Garden State' last night, and I really loved it. It had an offbeat, sort of 'American Beauty' feel to it. Fantastic performances.

01-02-2005, 03:32 AM	#1
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01-03-2005, 03:43 AM	#6
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01-04-2005, 03:18 AM	#7
GeorgeJefferson Pop Culture GOP Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2003 Location: FRESNO Posts: 367	This movie was decent and had good performances, but it is becoming slightly overrated. Some parts just seemed to eccentric for me and I wasn't sure if they were being silly or sincere at some parts. But a good directing debut for Braff nevertheless.
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01-02-2005, 03:52 AM	#2
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I loved this film back when I saw it in the theater. I went to buy it the other day and every place was sold out. So annoying!

01-02-2005, 12:22 PM	#3
Pentimento Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 16, 2004 Location: The Big Valley Posts: 606	I thought it was good, but not the brilliant cinematic masterpiece that many critics said it was. If I hadn't heard so many glowing reviews I'd probably have been pleasantly surprised that a small film with a novice writer/director/actor could be so good. It did have its flashes of brilliance, but I also found aspects of it to be shallow, manipulative and self-indulgent. There were too many moments when it seemed to be trying much too hard to be quirky and engaging. I'm sure I'll watch it again, but I don't think its appeal will hold up over time.

01-02-2005, 03:18 PM	#4
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Garden State was my favorite movie of 2004. I just loved Natalie Portman in it.

01-04-2005, 03:39 AM	#8
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	I keep putting it off, and have to rent it this weekend.

01-31-2005, 10:18 PM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I watched 'Garden State' last night, and I really loved it. It had an offbeat, sort of 'American Beauty' feel to it. Fantastic performances.