Bottle Rocket
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Movie Reviews of Bottle Rocket
Movie Review: Why They Should Take Wes Anderson's Money Away
Summary: 5 Stars
"Rushmore" was my first Wes Anderson film. I fell in love with that movie (I remember noticing about halfway through it that I literally couldn't get the smile off of my face), and I tracked this film down as a result.
When I first watched "Bottle Rocket", I thought it was an excellent (hilarious, surprising, brilliant, inspired) film, but one that obviously lacked the polish needed to propel it to "Rushmore" status. I hate to admit it, because it's so superficial and pedestrian, but it's true. Boy, was I wrong.
I think I realized how off base I was after I saw "The Royal Tenenbaums". I loved that movie, don't get me wrong. It was like "Rushmore" on crack. But I still felt like I'd eaten a whole bag of candy after I watched it.
Now I recognize that "Rushmore" and "Tenenbaums" (and "Life Aquatic", and "Darjeeling") suffer from a pedantic deliberateness that Anderson probably just couldn't afford here. I love all of those movies, but "Bottle Rocket" is just so much more sincere and immediate.
I sometimes wonder if the film holds the same allure for women as it does for men, just because so much of it revolves around male adolescent preoccupations (being on a "crew", firing guns, secret plans, fireworks). Any comments along those lines would be welcome and appreciated.
Movie Review: Please watch this movie, for God's sake
Summary: 5 Stars
Whenever I watch a movie, good or bad, I ask myself what is serving what in the movie. For example, in a lot of contemporary big-budget films, plot, script, and character all serve to support the special effects. Oftentimes everything seems to be serving the lead actor. In adult films, everything serves the orgasm. Generally there is one thing that is the point of the film, and everything else exists as placeholders. I think for Bottle Rocket, the master is character, and the plot really serves to motivate character development. For whatever reason, and for whatever its worth, this seems like a much more valid point than, say, explosions or Kevin Costner's classic good looks. Still, to make a movie work, you've got to have more than good characters. And in Bottle Rocket, every factor holds its own. The film is wonderful to watch on a visual level, with vibrant colors and placeless locations. The acting is eccentric and genuine, with the subtle and sweet Luke Wilson, and the endearingly pathetic Dignon. The writing is spot-on, with indrecibly funny one-liners and dry wit spewing out so regularly that you'll need to watch it at least twice to digest all the humor.
Most importantly is that at the end of the movie, you will love these charcters, and want to watch the movie again to keep them alive.
Movie Review: Brilliant
Summary: 5 Stars
If someone were to ask me why I enjoyed this movie so much, I wouldn't know what to say. I know certain parts of it that I like (just about every part), but all in all I can't figure out what it is about BOTTLE ROCKET that gets me. But I guess that just makes the two people who wrote it (Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson) geniuses.BOTTLE ROCKET involves three guys that want to rob places. But is that what it is really about? I still can't figure it out. I might need to watch it again and again until I find some kind of theme; but then again, I don't really care (the movie is that good).
In the beginning, Dignan (Owen Wilson) and his friend Anthony (Luke Wilson) are two guys that are about to go rob stores or banks or I don't know what. I'm not going to tell you the entire sequence of events, but I am going to tell you that the characters have so much depth, the dialogue is so well-written, and each scene is so good that this movie should be praised by everyone.
But BOTTLE ROCKET isn't praised by everyone. Most people probably haven't even heard of it. Why? No idea, but it doesn't really matter. If you haven't seen this movie, for the love of God, go see it. You will especially enjoy watching Owen Wilson's character every time he's on the screen. Thank you Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. Brilliant. Pure Genius.
Movie Review: Lots to love here!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bottlerocket is a film about three characters, each one searching for something different. Anthony wants to help someone and find love. Dignan wants to be a criminal. Bob wants to be part of a team, unit, or family. In some odd manner, they all come together, each knowing deep down that together they can each fulfill these desires. By the end of the film, each character has gotten what he has wanted all along, and that's the beauty of the ending.
Beyond that, there are so many aspects to this film. Cinematography, great music, details, interesting characters, non standard endings and witty humor. I'm sure I left a few things out. There's so much here that you can't take it all in in one viewing, that's why the film is so enjoyable. You could look at the details while you watch the film. Ask yourself why they wear yellow jumpsuits, why the hotel room is #212, why Bob is given the symbol 0 on the robbery map, why Mr. 2000 man plays during the end of the robbery as dignan is running from the police, or why its called bottle rocket.
Or, watch it and enjoy the humor, some of it you might miss the first time.
Or, think about the characters, why they do what they do and what each wants in life.
Its a great film that you'll want to watch over and over again.
Movie Review: If ONLY there were more movies like this!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bottle Rocket...you're potential new favorite movie, GO!!!Bottle Rocket is the best movie I've seen in a long time. If you're a Royal Tenenbaums fan, this movie is a must-see. If you were cool to Tenenbaums, I still think you'll like it. It's a simple, well-written story with great characters and performances from the Wilson brothers...
A quick synopsis: Dignan (Owen Wilson) and his buddy Anthony (Luke Wilson), fresh out of a voluntary nuthouse, team up to try and make crime pay. With the help of their friend Bob, assigned the job of getaway driver since he's the only guy they know with a car, they pursue a life of crime. James Caan plays big-time crime boss, Mr. Henry, who Dignan is desperately trying to impress in hopes that he too might become a big time player. From a mall bookstore to Hinkley Cold Storage, the story weaves the characters in and out of silly, yet believable adventures that makes the movie "a DELIGHT" to watch!!
It's one of those movies that if you see a second (or third) time, you pick up on jokes you missed the first time through. So buy/rent this movie, invite some friends over, and get ready for some laughs. I've made all my friends/family watch it and haven't heard a complaint yet. Enjoy!!