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Aspiring actor living in Los Angles, Andrew "Large" Largeman (Braff) has managed to avoid a visit to his hometown in New Jersey and the inevitable confrontation with his father. But as he reconnects with the place once he returns, a twist of fate introduces him to Sam (Portman), a quirky young woman who gives Large the courage .. Read more

Starring Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Ian Holm
Director Zach Braff
Genres Audio Descriptive, Comedy, Drama, Romance

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Garden State

Aspiring actor living in Los Angles, Andrew "Large" Largeman (Braff) has managed to avoid a visit to his hometown in New Jersey and the inevitable confrontation with his father. But as he reconnects with the place once he returns, a twist of fate introduces him to Sam (Portman), a quirky young woman who gives Large the courage to open his heart to life's experiences.

Starring Zach Braff, Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Ian Holm, Jean Smart
Director Zach Braff
Studio WALT DISNEY STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 49 mins
Certificate DVD Certificate 15.gif
Collections 100 Rom-Coms
Genres Audio Descriptive, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Language English, English Audio Description
Hearing-impaired English
Subtitles English
Released DVD: 02 May 2005
Production year: 2004
Format DVD
  • Critics' reviews (5) of Garden State

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  • Prime cult-film material, vintage 2004, Garden State and Napoleon Dynamite both premiered at last year's Sundance film festival, where their 20-something, first-time writer-directors... read more »

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  • 82 out of 93 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    You must see this movie!

    It is the start of the new year and inevitably the thoughts go to the 'best of's' of 2004. Why would I mention that? Because unless you have seen this film you haven't completed the list, because this film will be on it. Depending on taste of course (unfortunately). If you like smart, funny, quotable, sad, heartbreaking, awe inspiring, beautiful, memorable and just plain amazing then you will like this film.

    Think I am over exaggerating? Think of a film where you can take any frame and stick it on a wall as a poster because it is that beautiful. Think 'Goodfellas', 'Fargo', 'Shawshank Redemption', 'City of God', 'Magnolia'... now add Garden State. The acting is phenomenal and proves that 'Leon' was not a flash in the pan for Portman and Braff should be nominated for a screenplay oscar.

    Someone else mentioned 'Lost in Translation' as a comparison and that cannot be argued with. You like Lost in Translation then you will like this. You don't like Lost in Translation then this is sufficiently different to warrant spending a couple of hours of your life watching. It won't change your life, but it won't make you regret taking the time out of your life either.

    I am begging you people! Take a chance!

      • djamesc from Immingham
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  • 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 1 star

    garden state

    I DIDNT THINK THIS FILM WAS ANY GOOD,I ENDED UP TURNING IT OFF.

      • A customer from west hendon,london
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    • Aspiring actor living in Los Angles, Andrew "Large" Largeman (Braff) has managed to avoid a visit to his hometown in New Jersey and the inevitable confrontation with his father. But as he reconnects ...