In the tradition of Harold And Maude this film is a subtle euphoria.

Rating: 9/10 (7 January 2005)

In the tradition of Harold and Maude this film is a subtle euphoria. The film is reminiscent of Mr. Deeds Goes To Town and P.T. Anderson staging and photography. The script is amazingly original wording and captures the imagination before the prerequisite of falling in love with the characters, which is really quite trusting of Mr. Braff for his audience. A winding portrayal of "quirky/real" characters in transformative states, with emblematic circumstances, references and symbols, this film carries it's message thoroughly and beautifully. An excellent soundtrack, (which is currently unavailable on Rhapsody), streams emotional continuance without telling the viewer what to think of a scene, and is addictive. Easily, Garden State has achieved the coveted status of being treasured for future generations and will retain the timelessness of cult black comedies and off beat coming of age, romantic films. I await the next project of Mr. Braff's with anticipation.