Why is this film good?

Rating: 1/10 (25 November 2004)

It isn't funny, it isn't clever, it isn't even that unique - so I have to wonder why such the high rating on IMDb? What Zach Braff has tried (and successfully done) is to get rid of his "Scrubs" stereotype by doing an art house film. Yes, that is what this is, an ART HOUSE FILM.
In parts the directing is good, the acting is superb, but the end product is tiresome. In all, a good one for the CV for all those involved in the project, not good for anyone else.
Perhaps the film would have worked simply not centering completely around Zach's character. There was a good cast around him, so why not let them take some of the burden after all.
I give it ** out of *****