A quirky little indie number

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2006)

The plot may seem simple a man on his way back home to attend his mother's funeral but Garden State is a beautifully acted, well directed masterpiece with a stellar cast and wonderful acting.
Zach Braff writes a wonderfully original script and gives a good performance and credit should also be given to Ian Holm who play's Braff's father Gideon Largeman and Peter Sarsgaard who plays Braff's childhood friend Mark. But it's Natalie Portman who steals the show and just about every scene she's in. She's both funny and endearing.
I found the songs in Garden State fitting with the likes of Coldplay, Zero 7, Frou Frou and oh, be prepared to be a fan of The Shins.
The themes of this movie seem to be live life without regrets and to embrace your emotions and most importantly to be original and disregard others opinions.
I'd recommend this film to anyone who is looking for a film with just that and oh, I forgot to mention this film is also very funny so if you're looking for a laugh this movie is right up your alley and is one of my personal favourites.
9/10