Good movie - yes - Great movie? - not quite, it's missing something.

Rating: 9/10 (15 August 2004)

Outstanding soundtrack, great photography, and Natalie Portman's best performance since "The Professional." Zach Braff definitely has a huge future as a filmmaker. This isn't a great film, but it's close - there is just something missing that I can't quite put my finger on. The best I can describe it is Wes Anderson meets "Good Will Hunting" - but not quite that good. If you like "good movies" you won't be disappointed with this one. Much funnier than the trailer makes it appear. Showed to a sold out audience in Denver. Well worth the price of admission - can't wait for Braff's next feature. First features from filmmakers don't get much better than this one.