Great debut

Rating: 8/10 (11 October 2006)

Thanks to his debut Zach Braff becomes part of that group of directors, such as Wes Anderson or Tiodd Solondz, that are more interested in the characters than in the story; more interested in reflections and deep messages than in pyrotechnics. In "Garden State" Zach plays himself the main role, a young whose life is all messed up and that comes back to his hometown to assist to his mother's funeral. That trip will be his catharsis.
The movie walks between the existencialist drama and the romantic comedy. Simple story, ordinary people... great movie.
*My rate: 8/10