Great characters, humour and emotion

Rating: 8/10 (6 August 2007)

I had high expectations for Garden State based on what I read about it, and they were exceeded by miles. In short, this film is an offbeat romantic comedy / drama that sets a unique mood which sets it apart from the majority of romantic movies out there. The movie tells a great little story in a beautiful way. The performances by Zach Braff and Natalie Portman are great, as is the supporting cast.
The plot, characters, camera-work, humor, sets and dialogs are all amazingly well done. The movie has a serene and slightly surreal style which I really appreciated. Also I'd like to praise the beautiful soundtrack of the film, which I listen to regularly since having watched the film.
I recommend Garden State to anyone who appreciates an offbeat movie about life, and isn't afraid to feel something.