Weird but still makes it

Rating: 8/10 (12 July 2005)

I had heard a lot of stuff about this movie before I went to see it, and lucky me the outdoor cinema in my city showed this piece about a week ago. I'm a great fan of Zach Braff and his acting in the 'Scrubs' series, and he didn't disappoint me this time either. Worthy to mention is his acting, who is quite different here and I perceive his role as a bit complex. But he completes his task well here, no doubt about it. Natalie Portman is great as well, and that in combination with Zach just makes this piece really good. The tension and atmosphere throughout the whole movie seemed a bit weird to me, but in a good and very original way.
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I was a bit confused though, that the movie is, at least to me - pointless. But this is nothing that ruins the movie, oh no, but this is just not the everyday Hollywood movie (the guy loses the chick, makes everything to get her back and despite his foolish acts he succeeds in the end - then kissing screen and then the credits roll). The ending is sort of neat after all, but it's more of the kind that has to grow onto you and you have to let it melt in order to fully appreciate the piece and to complete the deep dive into the 'Garden State'.
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Great movie, see this if you get the chance to!