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Garden State

2004
Romance
Comedy
1h 42m
Andrew Largeman (Braff) shuffled through life in a lithium-induced coma until his mother's death inspired a vacation from the pills to see what might happen. When he travels from L.A. back to his hometown, he meets Sam (Portman), a girl who is everything he isn't. Her warmth and fearlessness give him the courage to open his heart to the joy and pain of the infinite abyss that is life. (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Directed by:
Zach Braff Zach Braff
Written by:
Zach Braff Zach Braff
Starring:
Ian Holm Ian Holm Natalie Portman Natalie Portman Ron Leibman Ron Leibman Method Man Method Man Peter Sarsgaard Peter Sarsgaard Jean Smart Jean Smart Geoffrey Arend Geoffrey Arend Zach Braff Zach Braff Denis O\ Denis O'Hare Michael Weston Michael Weston Jim Parsons Jim Parsons Armando Riesco Armando Riesco
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Genres:
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Klingon
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Garden State

2004
Romance
Comedy
1h 42m
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pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 13 Feb 2010
4
35th
It's one of those "comedies" where no one ever laughs and has some of this wannabe indie music. "Here listen to this, it will change your life." Then she makes him listen to The Shins. hahahahaha, yeah the shins will change your life people. rofl, that part was such a joke. I also vaguely remember a scene where Zach Braff takes some ecstasy and cries or something. I cringed at how bland and predictable the 2 main characters are. It's basically 04's Juno, and I hate that shit.
Rated 13 Feb 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 02 Mar 2010
55
19th
This is one of those films made purely to appeal to hipsters and indie film buffs. There's a lot of pensive looks, knowing smiles, and quirky lines of dialog that's supposed to demonstrate the superior intellect and acerbic wit of the characters. How charming and witty..I mean how completely mediocre and formulaic. The "infinite abyss" is the creative blackhole generated by this film.
Rated 02 Mar 2010
jacoiiiJacoIII
Rated 30 Aug 2009
15
4th
This movie angers me more than it should. I just don't like watching music videos with small acting interludes nor to I appreciate bite-sized, adolescent philosophy, what can I say? I'm uncultured like that.
Rated 30 Aug 2009
understampunderstamp
Rated 04 Apr 2011
40
32nd
THE SHINS CHANGED MY LIFE.
Rated 04 Apr 2011
jimmynmujimmynmu
Rated 23 Mar 2007
100
99th
Zach Braff delivers on every level. Both moving and cheerful, Garden State masterfully explores the everyday existence of the youth of today as they reach significant roadblocks in life. Braff does not stop there, with his unique approach to humour he will cleanse your soul and with his exquisitely crafted drama will open windows into the unexplored regions of the human mind. A life changing experience and perhaps an artistic statement that will stand beside the great works of human kind.
Rated 23 Mar 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
32
3rd
I can't say this was a BAD movie, but it was terribly trite, and rather familiar. Lonely, depressed, disillusioned guy meets off-beat, carefree girl who teaches him how to enjoy life. Loaded with brilliant insights such as, "That's life. If nothing else, it's life. It's real, and sometimes it fuckin hurts, but it's sort of all we have." Wow, that's deep. Natalie Portman is truly awful, and the hipster indie-folk soundtrack is annoying, too.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 23 Nov 2008
30
14th
Verrrrry overrated and people are still obsessed with the totally rad indie soundtrack.
Rated 23 Nov 2008
battletoadBattleToad
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
48th
Disguised as a super original love story, this film is secretly one of the sappiest movies ever. It stll retains good humor and has a good soundtrack along with having a very solid first half. It just kinda slopes down after that as it draws itself into its own eternal abyss. Meh!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 04 Aug 2010
68
36th
Interesting premise - Braff's awakening from phamacologically-induced emotional numbness. But suffers badly from indie cliches - the cute and quirky girl to rescue the misunderstood nerd. Like American Beauty, the protagonist's recovery is satisfying to watch, but about as realistic as a Mills and Boon novel. Still, a cracking performance from Sarsgaard, and some laugh out loud moments.
Rated 04 Aug 2010
magbMagb
Rated 17 Dec 2006
60
23rd
Like American Beauty did before it, Garden State really wants to be meaningful and profound, but it ends up coming off as rather trite. And Natalie Portman is no good at all here. On the more positive side, Zach Braff's character is quite likeable and easy to identify with, and the movie does have a pretty good sense of humor.
Rated 17 Dec 2006
hpbuttcraftHP_Buttcraft
Rated 14 Aug 2007
38
9th
If you like eccentric, Wes Anderson emulation and shoegazer indie music, you probably will or already love this. For everyone else, this movie becomes extremely easy to be disgusted by.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
kamrankamran
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
52nd
It's sloppy, I have to admit it. I was wowed on the first viewing, less so the next two times. But it's quite and charming nonetheless, and you can't fault Braff too much for his decisions.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
alex_wsAlex WS
Rated 18 Jan 2013
21
2nd
"Hey, my name is Zack Braff. Look how indie my new indie movie is. Indie."
Rated 18 Jan 2013
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 27 Jun 2007
69
47th
I'm pretty neutral to this one, actually. Some good scenes, some bad ones. It's watchable and reasonably well paced, and it doesn't make me spew vitriol at it, but it's still just kind of average.
Rated 27 Jun 2007
overratedoverrated
Rated 19 Jan 2010
15
8th
lmao "this song will change your life"
Rated 19 Jan 2010
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 29 Mar 2011
74
54th
If I wrote and directed a movie where I could get a bunch of famous people to be in it, I would write one with Natalie Portman as my love interest too.
Rated 29 Mar 2011
manhattaManhatta
Rated 30 Dec 2007
47
22nd
A competent romantic comedy for people in their young 20's, until the terrible ending that I still can't appreciate at all.
Rated 30 Dec 2007
melchiorMelchior
Rated 14 Aug 2007
42
25th
Emo date movie. Got laid after seeing it. no other reason to see this film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cowmanCowman
Rated 13 Oct 2014
45
9th
Sentimental bullshit. Probably hyped during it's initial release because of Natalie Portman's ridiculous quirkiness and Zach Braff's status as comedy golden boy, but these old tricks simply don't cut it anymore nowadays. Terrible last half hour with a load of childish monologues I consider to be among the most cringeworthy I've ever seen. And fuck the shins.
Rated 13 Oct 2014
w00dyW00DY
Rated 07 Aug 2012
58
31st
'Garden State' has a certain charm to it but there's not enough laughs and too many needless epihanies. Both of the lead characters range from likeable to extremely grating, which becomes tiresome. The soundtrack has been praised by some but I can't see how it's justified. Like the movie, it's a little over-rated and wants to be deeper than it is.
Rated 07 Aug 2012
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 30 Dec 2008
25
9th
Pretentious and annoying. Nothing good about the story or characters. The script is silly beyond the acceptable. It's intellectual fodder for 14 year olds.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
tweedaleTweedale
Rated 08 Dec 2009
0
1st
Balls.
Rated 08 Dec 2009
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 02 May 2007
25
20th
Good luck exploring the infinite abyss, says Peter Sarsgaard in the faux-existentialist finale. When applied to this movie, this actually represents some good advice.
Rated 02 May 2007
nathan_sNathan S
Rated 02 Dec 2006
2
21st
While there is some intellectual value, it's not nearly as profound as it makes itself out to be. Braff's script is competent, but at times way too corny. His direction is less impressive and completely unremarkable. Peter Sarsgaard is the best thing about the whole movie.
Rated 02 Dec 2006
rewindrewind
Rated 28 Mar 2010
0
3rd
One of the lamest things I've ever seen in my life, and I've seen a fat kid try to push himself in a red wagon with a boat oar.
Rated 28 Mar 2010
moviecrismoviecris
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
67th
Incredible acting in a very original story! It's a joy to see what Natalie Portman can do in a role that has some substance to it!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mccannebmccanneb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
81st
surprisingly, very good
Rated 14 Aug 2007
imogenImogen
Rated 30 Apr 2012
0
0th
Oh god. Give me a break, Braff.
Rated 30 Apr 2012
saucyjacksaucyjack
Rated 28 Nov 2007
75
58th
Frankly, not all that funny, but the film spoke to me with great acting by all leads involved.
Rated 28 Nov 2007
jixbyjixby
Rated 29 Aug 2009
20
8th
Zach Braff is a creepy douche who makes movies so he can play kissy-face with girls that are too young for him.
Rated 29 Aug 2009
bluep0werbluep0wer
Rated 13 Oct 2012
70
57th
At first view: strange characters, boring plot. But finally, after watching and thinking about this movie, Garden State is an unique, interesting indie-romance with a great soundtrack. - In total: Good.
Rated 13 Oct 2012
kitchen867kitchen867
Rated 25 Aug 2009
0
1st
If I could meet Zack Braff, I would induce vomiting just so I could throw up all over him.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
deathrowDeaThRoW
Rated 10 Jan 2009
100
98th
Full of moods and music. Charmingly painful, playful... and true to life. Introducing Zach Braff as himself.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
tripleberstTripleberst
Rated 21 Sep 2011
100
94th
One of my all-time favorite movies. It's melancholy but is also quite quirky and very charming
Rated 21 Sep 2011
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Apr 2008
75
71st
The movie has many interesting dialogs, is exciting. Only what in the end should have something more different, more shocking, to stay in the rhythm of the movie.
Rated 08 Apr 2008
bwarnebwarne
Rated 06 Dec 2008
6
31st
Another drama about teen angst, Garden State still touches on a few serious points while squeezing in some ironic humor.
Rated 06 Dec 2008
marc01marc01
Rated 12 Feb 2009
78
57th
Not perfect, but immensely likable. And very good, too!
Rated 12 Feb 2009
scribScrib
Rated 09 Jul 2022
40
7th
Is it a comedy? Is it a coming-of-age flick? A romantic drama? No! It's an early noughties... film. With... themes(?). And things. Romance. Awkwardness. Twee 90s tunes put to perpetual montages, aimed at selling an inappropriate relationship that isn't the focus and then is the focus. Undeveloped characters. Muddled writing. Yeah. It's a resounding 'No' from me.
Rated 09 Jul 2022
sassysaysSassysays
Rated 15 Jan 2007
78
36th
Good, but a bit too emo for my taste.
Rated 15 Jan 2007
stuckstuck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
53rd
Sometimes this film tries a little too hard, but overall, pretty enjoyable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
fuckeroofuckeroo
Rated 21 Jun 2010
95
71st
found it hard not to fall inlove with Natalie Portman in this one. Awesome directorial debut of Zach Braff. Awesome dialogue.
Rated 21 Jun 2010
ayavaronAyavaron
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
97th
This film is a really neat exploration of the subjects drugs and happiness. The conversations the characters have are thought provoking and entertaining. But what really makes this movie work is Natalie Portman. She plays such a sweet, nice and likeable character in this movie. She seems like she'd be cool to hang out with and she keeps the movie a bit cheery when it would otherwise be kind of a downer.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ella_mayElla May
Rated 04 Dec 2013
75
69th
Cute but suffered from the female characters lack of depth. She was just there to be eccentric and warm his heart.
Rated 04 Dec 2013
fermiFermi
Rated 19 Jul 2010
40
19th
Hey! Look at me! I'm so cute!
Rated 19 Jul 2010
flapjack6xflapjack6x
Rated 12 Mar 2017
35
27th
This movie aims to be touching and charming but is actually really boring and even cheesy.
Rated 12 Mar 2017
gandalf17Gandalf17
Rated 23 Feb 2010
12
9th
Why Natalie, why?
Rated 23 Feb 2010
ajeckertdoajeckertdo
Rated 10 Oct 2007
89
57th
An honest, unpretentious little indie pic that frankly defines the twentysomething generation.
Rated 10 Oct 2007
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 21 Aug 2013
80
89th
Garden State is a very enjoyable comedy about the struggles of twentysomethings across the globe, even without all of the hyperbolic problems that impede the progress of our lead in this film. They're here just to allow the film to make its point, which is does wonderfully. This is a film by a director who understands what he's doing both in front of and behind the camera, and that polish comes through in a big way. Garden State is a relatable, funny, charming film, and I recommend you watch it.
Rated 21 Aug 2013
bedirhankarabedirhankara
Rated 21 Jan 2009
91
97th
So what do we do?
Rated 21 Jan 2009
gcg1988gcg1988
Rated 15 Apr 2010
93
79th
how did zach braff come up with a good drama?
Rated 15 Apr 2010
pecka92pecka92
Rated 19 Jul 2009
80
56th
Zach Braff nails it in this one as a writer, director and actor that, coupled with his more recent efforts, makes me fear that this fantastic film will serve as the peak of his cinematic career.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
sopachuco13sopachuco13
Rated 01 Jul 2021
100
96th
Garden State is a perfect movie in my opinion. I could go on for days on the soundtrack for this movie. I was the perfect age when this movie came out. I was a moody college student who was running from something and just needed a kick in the ass. I loved the acting in this movie. The only problem I have with this movie I found during this most recent viewing - Ian Holm plays a father that was very much written by an angry son. It might be intentional character work but I think it's the writing.
Rated 01 Jul 2021
aatx1228aatx1228
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
5th
Garden State, the acclaimed directorial debut from Zach Braff is did not score too highly with me. It was very pretentious and trying to be artsy to appeal to people. I found the lead character to be annoying and self-centerd. Natalie Portman puts in a good performance though. The film itself is simply pointless to me.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dsterndstern
Rated 05 Jan 2013
61
79th
Needed more Turk.
Rated 05 Jan 2013
emitefilemitefil
Rated 29 Sep 2008
86
89th
Brilliant. Quirky, fun and inspirational.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
elluithaurenelluithauren
Rated 28 Dec 2007
75
26th
It's a good debut. Too "indie" for my tastes, but I can see why people enjoyed it. I can also see why some people despise it. It's a particular type of film with characters you either identify with or don't.
Rated 28 Dec 2007
taleaTalea
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
81st
The angst of oddball 20somethings is not a new subject for film, but the execution here makes Garden State more than just a great soundtrack. Natalie Portman is utterly charming.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
73
67th
it is original and perversely clever at times, and in the world of romantic comedies, if you can call this one, that alone puts it head and shoulders above almost all of them.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 17 Feb 2007
62
36th
Despite the fine performances, the screenplay seems, overall, too contrived and student-film to be taken as seriously as it seems to aspire to be.
Rated 17 Feb 2007
swimlalaswimlala
Rated 11 Feb 2008
30
13th
Boring
Rated 11 Feb 2008
pigletPiglet
Rated 10 Jun 2009
74
75th
Just my kind of guy, this Zach Braff, and Portman is right THAT is the best song in the world. Touching material well executed.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
mrbeckmrbeck
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
Ya, you know it wasn't that bad. Kind of slow at parts, kind of wandering, but overall not bad.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mspraguemsprague
Rated 17 Sep 2007
85
91st
Hilarious, touching, sad. A good story and a great soundtrack.
Rated 17 Sep 2007
omniostrichOmniOstrich
Rated 23 Mar 2009
87
83rd
The acting was very good on all accounts. Lots of subtle humor, and a few very good quotes. The soundtrack was also particularly enjoyable.
Rated 23 Mar 2009
mrubiom_rubio
Rated 18 Dec 2011
90
72nd
There's something that I love about these indie dramedy films. Great acting from both leads. My kind of film.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
naotaNaota
Rated 10 Jul 2008
84
40th
It had some uncomfortably bad scenes, but was altogether watchable.
Rated 10 Jul 2008
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 11 May 2009
20
5th
it's pretty awful
Rated 11 May 2009
travelboundTravelBound
Rated 30 Oct 2007
88
34th
Good flick.
Rated 30 Oct 2007
gobbogobbo
Rated 07 Apr 2014
88
30th
mostly because of the music
Rated 07 Apr 2014
neonmanNeonman
Rated 07 Sep 2010
58
13th
Your usual quirky indie film, though I thought this was done pretty well, with it's insightful characters and nifty mise en scene. But then it starts to botch itself as it continues and ends with a messy message about life and relationships. At least it's a film that might increase your chances of getting laid if you say you like it to a girl.
Rated 07 Sep 2010
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 12 Dec 2006
96
99th
Great movie about depression and human relationships that hits a lot of good notes, mixing in a sprinkling of humour. Yes the ending is imperfect but it's a fitting thematic conclusion. I suppose it's fair to accuse it of trying a bit too hard stylistically and being a tad on the nose in some of its observations, but none of that really mattered to me.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
socalalSoCalAl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
26th
Didn't live up to the hype
Rated 14 Aug 2007
snatit4387Snatit4387
Rated 29 Feb 2008
55
29th
Competantly made indie that tries to be far too important for its own good.
Rated 29 Feb 2008
lethiaslethias
Rated 21 Mar 2020
81
51st
This was on my watch list for a decade at least! I loved Zach's character development, his friends' not so much. They also had Nick Drake back when it was really pre-hip to have him. Some odd character decisions but hey, they had a vision. Overall a movie to watch and remember but I ain't exactly rushing to rewatch. Except for that before-end trailer scene, that was lovely.
Rated 21 Mar 2020
cestmoicestmoi
Rated 17 May 2008
85
72nd
Soundtrack is great. It's less good on repeated viewings, I think.
Rated 17 May 2008
sebbysebby
Rated 25 Jul 2007
45
21st
I like it less each time I view it. Pretty weak story. Terrible dialogue. Poor soundtrack.
Rated 25 Jul 2007
punchinelloPunchinello
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
27th
Emo kids need only apply.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ckydurdencKyDurden
Rated 12 Nov 2007
80
20th
I loved it! It had such an imaginative tone to it, a hugely emotional funny, quirky, and brilliant film that outlined the realities of death, adventure, love, affection, empathy, and beauty.
Rated 12 Nov 2007
lapierre520lapierre520
Rated 31 Aug 2007
85
62nd
A hilaroius yet touching film.
Rated 31 Aug 2007
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 14 Feb 2009
2
39th
Very self-indulgent on Braff's part, but I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Not a great film but recommended if you don't mind Braff.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
jhensonjhenson
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
6th
An awful debut film. Stale as the loaf of bread that's been sitting around my kitchen for a month. Any film student can play things in slow motion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
redeyedtissRedeyedtiss
Rated 21 Mar 2017
86
85th
The pace of this film about 'life' has always attracted me.
Rated 21 Mar 2017
quail_butterQuail Butter
Rated 15 Oct 2008
100
97th
One of my favourites!
Rated 15 Oct 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 27 Jan 2008
83
79th
Portman tries hard to ruin the movie but fails, as everything else is pretty good in this solid small drama about life.
Rated 27 Jan 2008
uncle_peteUncle Pete
Rated 02 Apr 2011
90
88th
I can pretty much watch this any time. Not going to lie, nat p has a lot to do with that statement.
Rated 02 Apr 2011
obdurateObdurate
Rated 30 Apr 2011
70
41st
It's a completely solid movie, with good acting all around, a few laughs, a good soundtrack. It's touching. It's not this amazing, life changing movie by any means, but it's great.
Rated 30 Apr 2011
chuchaquiChuchaqui
Rated 30 Nov 2006
100
98th
This is not just a nice little film, this is - I feel - the film of my generation and I never get bored of seeing it. A modern masterpiece and highly underappreciated.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
explodingboyExplodingBoy
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
63rd
This smash-hit (well, for an indie film at least) delivers pretty well. It's an interesting and entertaining movie but it isn't as amazing as a lot of people tend to portray it as being.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
korin05korin05
Rated 22 Aug 2008
87
68th
charming
Rated 22 Aug 2008
katemsKatems
Rated 01 Sep 2009
65
61st
I LOVED this movie when I first saw it. Now I find it unbelievable cheesy. This rating system is hard...
Rated 01 Sep 2009
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
88th
Who doesn't love Zach Braff?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
anarchisticaanarchistica
Rated 24 Apr 2019
70
58th
I loved this movie when i was younger and while i still really like it the 'magic' is gone for me. The movie wants to be a bit too 'genuine', while the music almost makes it seem like a parody nowadays. But it honestly does still feel genuine and i don't think the movie deserves the bad reputation it has in some circles. It's solid, and Natalie Portman's performance compensates for the slightly overly mopey Zach Braff.
Rated 24 Apr 2019
fleaglefleagle
Rated 11 Sep 2007
55
48th
Good screenplay, some decent acting, and, unfortunately, Natalie Portman. Let's face it, folks--the girl can't act.
Rated 11 Sep 2007
infamous639infamous639
Rated 12 Nov 2007
100
87th
A beautiful film, funny, touching, hearbreaking, and tender.
Rated 12 Nov 2007
murravenerMurravener
Rated 24 Feb 2007
85
80th
One of the greatest soundtracks in movie history that compliments a movie that feels like a song. You remember the best scenes while others can get lost in the mix of movies similar to it. However those scenes that do stand out are among some of the most memorable.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
dogmandontDogmandont
Rated 28 Apr 2007
70
30th
Entertaining, though Braff is a piece of shit.
Rated 28 Apr 2007
kcarro1kcarro1
Rated 26 May 2009
68
27th
Funny and a good critique of life. A little depressing.
Rated 26 May 2009
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 18 May 2018
80
96th
#18#, rw5, loved, oldies(3) }**{ #00s(m)#, story, ratings, Natalie.P!
Rated 18 May 2018
mynameismaxmynameismax
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
82nd
One of my favourites - Natalie Portman is charming beyond belief and despite not being flawless, it's a brilliant debut film with a great soundtrack and a lot of heart.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
phaedrusphaedrus
Rated 14 Feb 2008
60
38th
Ego-film, irritating and twee.
Rated 14 Feb 2008

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