I think this is Wes Anderson's (as well as the Wilsons') finest hour. Funny, charming, and melancholy enough to stick with you well after the credits have rolled and warrant repeat viewings.

Cult classic. A minor, independent film with a cute story.

A touching dramedy of a grown-up child; the metaphor is great. And though it's mostly a comedy, towards the end, especially, it turns into something rather heartfelt and sad. The brothers are perfect.

Very amusing film full of likeable characters. It's also sort of like the sketch that Anderson built his later films from.

Kind of a disposable movie. The pacing is pretty good, but overall there isn't a lot going on and the material isn't very engaging.

Silly, effective film. Love those jump suits!

Forgettable.

Really well done. A protrait of a few misguided souls.

Very charming. I usually don't enjoy watching comedies by myself, but just about everything in Bottle Rocket was funny to me.

While the film is obviously flawed, it's just so much fun that's it's almost impossible not to enjoy.

I like this film mostly because it is the precursor of the future indie-comedy genius of the two Wilson brothers. It is entertaining in the quirky, smug, deadpan way that I love, but the director's point of view is not entirely developed yet. Good, but surely not great.

A really funny and charming Wes Anderson film. The final heist was hysterical.

Had to make a pause during this movie and did not even bother watching the rest of it. No attraction. No appeal. Nothing happens. Wes Anderson's movies are so weird. I love some of them, I don't care about the others.

As a devout Wes Anderson follower I loved this movie as it showcases his film in a much rougher setting than we are used to with his more recent flicks. The Wilson brothers are never better than when directed by Anderson and they are wonderful in this. If you have never watched an Anderson film before I would suggest starting with The Royal Tenenbaums or Rushmore before this one, but all fans of his should watch this as it is quite simply one of the most delightful movies I have seen.

This movie may not appeal to most, but it really appealed to me (and m. scorsese).

It may be an earlier and far more juvenile work than his later pieces, but Wes Anderson's Bottle Rocket still has all the signature charm and beauty you'd expect from an Anderson film. The quirks and are less evident, the humor less subtle, but what's here isn't diluted, rather it's simply a bit easier on the viewer's sensibilities. It's funny, touching, and its characters are endearing. A definite recommendation.

A likeable little curiosity.