refreshing, real, inspiring

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2006)

I've never seen a movie that has affected me the way Garden State has. I enjoyed it more than I could ever imagine. All the characters are incredibly believable. The love between Large and Sam is so natural and so beautiful, so unlike typical love stories. This film really grew on me. Every time I watch it it gets better. If you watch it in a noisy atmosphere with friends where you're not really paying attention it might not seem like anything great. But when I felt like I truly knew the characters... I was overcome with emotion in the seemingly little things. And the music fits so beautifully. To all those people who posted negative and rude comments... you are cynical and you need to get out more.