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Summary: A new brand of comedy is born
Review: "Bottle Rocket" is the first film written by Luke Wilson and directed by Wes Anderson, the duo that would later go on to create both "Rushmore" and "The Royal Tenenbaums". Despite the fact that this is the first film that these two worked on together, "Bottle Rocket" is every bit as good as the more recognized and well known follow-ups. This film marks the introduction of a very unique and original brand of humor, a type of humor that can possibly be mistaken for drama if the viewer isn't paying close enough attention. This is not in your face comedy, but rather a subtle, quirky sense of humor delivered in a deadpan style that in its own way is extremely rewarding and enjoyable.
The film itself features great direction, music and acting. In particular, Luke Wilson's portrayal of Dignan ranks among some of the most complex comedic performances I have ever seen. As for the rest of the cast, the performances are funny, heartfelt, and sincere. This combination of emotion adds a realistic dimension to "Bottle Rocket". This is a funny film, and comical things continually happen to the characters, but it is humor that seems to exist somewhere in the real world. "Bottle Rocket" does not focus soley on comedy, but incorporates aspects of everyday life into its story. Wheareas most comedies must go over the top to provide laughs, in essence creating cartoonish characters that could never really exist, "Bottle Rocket" proves that real life can be just as funny.
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Summary: Why So Many Good Reviews?
Review: I thought Owen and James Caan they would be a good combo, so I bought this DVD. The acting is OK, but the story is very weak. Even these brilliant actors could not save this film. I had trouble staying awake!
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Summary: Thought that I would like it...
Review: Other reviewers compared this movie with Rushmore and Kevin Smith's work (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Dogma, etc). Those are some of my favorite movies so I figured I would like this one as well. I didn't, and it took me a while to figure out why. They're all quirky, all dialog heavy, all off-beat. So what's wrong with Bottle Rocket? In the other movies, the main characters are more intelligent than everybody else. That is not the case in Bottle Rocket. All the main characters are unbelievably boneheaded. I had high hopes, and just couldn't get myself to care about the characters. In a movie like this, if you don't care about the characters, there's nothing left. Lots of people loved it. Maybe you will too. I couldn't get into it.
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Summary: Do not watch this movie.
Review: This movie is awful.
Three people sat down to watch this movie. Only one made it through the entire way, me. The other two fell asleep. And I'm somewhat of an insomniac.
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Summary: it's alright
Review: not as bad as royal tennanbaums but not as good as rushmore. i like wes anderson as a director but he needs to do real comedy not dark comedy.
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Summary: Cute
Review: Like a clever senior thesis that's missing a closing act. There's a lot of quirky details in the characters with an overall charm that's hard not to like. But, the holes are a mile wide and cause the movie to lose steam in the last act.
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Summary: Dignan rules!
Review: I actually caught this at an indie theater in San Antonio the last day it ran. Wow! I was impressed and in love with Dignan!
The music is also perfect. My favorite line is ...when that cop hit me he gave me CRS disease...! Love it! Most of the lines make me laugh out loud.
Wish we could see more movies like this one and more of Owen Wilson as he is in this and Permanent Midnight.
I aspire to Dignan's enthusiasm!
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Summary: You either love Wes Anderson, or you think he's a bore
Review: I really wanted to like this, but just like "The Royal Tenns." and "Rushmore" it did not do it for me somehow. You know the feeling where you keep waiting for the good part? And waiting...and waiting. I would only recommend this to you if you are a huge Wilson brother fan and really do not care what they are doing or look like. They don't do much in this film and don't ever look great. If you are a close and personal friend of anyone involved in making this mess, go ahead and rent it. If not, steer clear.
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Summary: Wilson brothers are funny
Review: This is a great movie if you are fans of the Wilson brothers.
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Summary: You don't give a 500 dollar tip to the house-keeper!!!
Review: One of my favorite movies of all time. Owen Wilson's character, Dignan, could very well be the best character portrayed in a movie. So many quotable lines in this film. Very well written and the characters are very real and likable.- "Clay look at this guy... he looks like a little banana." - "Here are just a few of the key ingredients - dynomite, pole vaulting, laughing gas, choppers, can you see how incredible this is gonna be...hang gliding. Come on!" - "What was the name of your little lawn mowing company?" "The Lawn Wranglers." - "You told your friend I was some kind of jet pilot?" At the very least you should rent this movie.
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