Garden State

Quick Info

Year
2004
Director
Zach Braff
Duration
102 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$2.5M
Box Office
$27M

External Ratings

IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
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Garden State

Zach Braff2004102mEN

Our Rating

7.2/10
7.2/10
Story
7.3/10
Acting
7.1/10
Direction
6.9/10
Cinematography
6.7/10
Music

Overview

Andrew returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, a journey that reconnects him with old friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam—a girl also struggling with various maladies—opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional connections, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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