Bottle Rocket
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Movie Reviews of Bottle Rocket
Movie Review: One of the best American films of all time
Summary: 5 Stars
Absolutely, hysterically funny? Yes!! But a very important study of very American character.Boundless energy (sometimes run rampant). Persistent optimism (sometimes to the point of idiocy). Obsessive goals and plans and dreams (that sometimes spiral out of control only to crash and burn).
I especially recommend this film to those who live outside the States and are curious about the American psyche and its many contradictions. You can walk out of a mental hospital and find hope and fulfillment, or you can trade in a rebellious, confident, free-flying yellow jump suit for its alternative, the prison-issue.
The writing in this film is tight- not a word out of place. The direction is skilled and absolutely sparkles, never heavy handed. The acting is about the best you'll see, down to the smallest character. These are people you'll see every day pursuing their version of the American dream.
Who HASN'T known a Dignan? Or, perhaps truer, who doesn't have at least a bit of Dignan inside?
Movie Review: WoW! KOOL.
Summary: 5 Stars
I LOVE THIS MOVIE! IT IS A VERY KOOL MOVIE. THE CHARCHTERS IN IT ARE SUPER KOOL. THE STORY IS KOOL.THE STUFF THEY SAY ARE KOOL "YOUR A FOOL. THEN YOUR A DAM FOOL!" AN IF U NOTICE IN RUSHMORE MAX FISHER DOES THE SAME THING LIKE ON BR...WHEN MAX LOOKS AT THAT GIRL'S FLIGHT PLAN AN SAYS.."WHAT DO U GOT THERE A FLIGHT PLAN OR SOMETHING?..." AN DIGNAN SAY ALMOST THE SAME IN BR WHEN HE LOOKS AT ANTONEYS DRAWINGS. I LIKE WES ANDERSON AN THE WILSON BROS. THEY ARE KOOL AN TALENTED PLUS THEY COME FROM TEXAS! RUSHMORE WAS FILMED IN THE CITY I AM FROM. I KNOW A FEW PLACES ACTALLY WHERE IT WAS FILMED.THE ONLY THING I DONT LIKE IT THE FACT THAT ON BOTH FILMS THEY HAVE A ROLLING STONES SONG BUT THEY DONT PUT IT IN THE SOUNDTRACK. BUT I LOVE THERE FILMS! PLUS TO THAT DUDE FROM PLANO TEXAS (SUBURBS OF DALLAS) AWAY BACK. I DID'NT THINK THE START WAS FAST AT ALL. IF U WANNA SEE A FAST START SEE MAGNOILA BY PUAL THOMAS ANDERSON. NOW THATS WHAT U CALL A FAST START! PEACE OUT! :)Movie Review: Great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie just rocks...from the opening sequence, you get a hint of the genius working here. Owen Wilson, in my opinion, is one of the brightest comics out there right now. The movie is basically this: that there are two friends, Anthony and Dignan. Dignan's major goal is to start a "crew," to live the life of a crime boss. So they go out on a mission, robbing a store, and it's hilarious to see them working together, bumbling, their dumb ideas, etc. Then, after the robbery, they go on the lamb, which ain't no trip to Cleveland. The movie slows down here, but what do you expect? This movie was created from a short film, done so independently. And the ending, with James Caan, is priceless. The DVD does not have a lot of extra features, just the menus, etc. Hopefully they will re-release this film with more features, since this was released before The Matrix came out on DVD and special features became a staple. But the movie is still worth the purchase.Movie Review: Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie for many of the same reasons that other reviews here have listed...Dignan, the asburdity of his plans, how human and real everyone acts, etc. But another wonderful quality is the beautiful romance between Anthony (Luke Wilson) and Inez (Lumi Cavazos). It's a sweet, and again, REAL portrayal of a breathless yet awkward affair between an Anglo suburban guy who can't speak Spanish and a Paraguayan motel cleaner who can't really speak English. Still, they both have in common a feeling of drift and aimlessness (why else would Anthony allow Dignan to involve him in Dignan's ridiculous schmes?)that allows them to form a wordless bond. This is the kind of character portrayal at which the Wilson-Anderson films excel. I must say, though, that I prefer "Bottle Rocket" over "Rushmore". Maybe it's just sentimental because I saw "Bottle Rocket" first--they're both wonderful films.Movie Review: my name's Digan--so what?
Summary: 5 Stars
It's always amazing how caught up with their superioriy some people can get when reviewing movies. Bottle Rocket as a movie is top notch. There really is no question here. I can't explain in 1000 words or less why this is, but it's true. This is the type of movie that will get lots of 5 star ratings and a lot of 1 stars, claiming that it's too "heavy" or "deep." who cares, I say. It's movies like bottle rocket that make me and a lot of others, I am ame sure, want to go write a movie to be made. It's true, this is about you and me and mr. henry. I guess this is to say, don't listen to strangers who write hugely 'in-touch' reviews, because, quite frankly, this movie it not meant to be pondered over, but simply enjoyed. oh, by the way, the DVD version is good, but does NOT have any extras, unless of course you're like me and think it's funny to watch some of the scenes in different languages.