Garden State

Finally I got around to seeing it "today." If you've not seen it, don't deprive yourself of the movie experience. Just skip the rest of this post. Please, don't read anymore; for the enjoyment of this film! You owe it to yourself.

The more I think about it, the more I like it. There were some beautiful shots. I loved Natalie Portman's character. I loved how real-life the people were. I liked the use of the silent velcro guy living a life devoid of anything. I loved Ditembe's deliciously out of place, tangential existence. I loved the soundtrack. I loved the now-29 graves in Sam's backyard, and the surrounding fence which gives it an air of formality deserving of respect - officially making it a cemetary.

I loved the change that took place within Zach Braff's character. The self-discovery. I loved that he was Jewish; and that he talked about the moving walls in Synagogues for high holidays.

I can't wait to own the DVD, so I can watch the deleted scenes, listen to the commentary, and enjoy all the other goodies. Can't wait!

I'll probably wake up tomorrow and love it even more. Awesome.