Original, Amazing, Perfect!

Rating: 10/10 (20 June 2007)

I saw Garden State for the first time two years ago with my mother. She kept telling me about how great it was, and I finally decided, hey, why not? We share the same taste of movies, so sure. I am glad I did. Garden State is one of the best films I've seen in my entire life.
It's not a fast past action film, it's not a comedy where people fall on their asses all the time, it's not a romantic comedy where there's another guy ruining the others chances. It's realistic, almost scary. Andrew is the guy who you pity. you feel bad for him. And in another way, you can see yourself in him. He faces real problems. In the beginning of the film, you see just how much medication he is really on. I've had family members like that, and that's the exact numb way they act.
It isn't made more sweet for viewers like many films do, and that's something I am truly happy about. Maybe it's why it's never been a famous movie, but It's more thought-out than any movie ever made. It's a dry comedy that will keep you laughing and crying the whole way. Thank god for Zach Braff, because if this movie never existed, I don't think I'd be able to see life the same way as I do today.