Probably my favorite movie...

Rating: 10/10 (14 January 2007)

I didn't see this movie until well after it came out and aired on HBO. All I can say is that this movie is very likely my favorite movie.
Zach Braff, who wrote and directed this movie, did a spectacular job. He developed the characters so well, and you relate to all of them. Although I'm not fond of Natalie Portman, she did an amazing job with this role. Peter Sarsgaard is a great actor who is often overlooked, and he did a fabulous job with his portrayal of Mark.
I myself am from NJ, and there is a lot of New Jersey humor in this movie. The quote (I wasn't sure if this could count as a spoiler, so I put the warning up) where Mark says, "They love their malls here, man," made me laugh so hard. It's very true, because in New Jersey, you can go in any direction and find a mall within 20 minutes to a half an hour. It's crazy.
I'd recommend this movie to anyone who is looking for a heartfelt and realistic portrayal of life, and the obstacles that come with it. The fact that it's independent just made it better (I'm partial to indie films for some reason). "Garden State," as I've said, is probably my favorite movie. It's so difficult to describe why. I just fell in love with it upon seeing it.