Garden State?!?

I just rented Garden State because so many of my friends told me that it was one of the best movies they had ever seen. I barely got half way through before turning it off from boredom. Can anybody tell me what was so amazing about that movie?!








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Garden State?!?
If you don't find it amazing, no one will be able to convince you that it is. However, as it is in my top 5 film list (and I am a bit of a movie buff), I'll share my reasoning.





1) Cinematography. This is what drew me into the film initially. I found it incredibly pleasing aesthetically, with its sweeping shots, and widescreen awareness.





2) Dialogue. Zach Braff's screenplay manages to be witty, sincere, realistic, and intelligent all at once (I mean come on, an Aldous Huxley joke? Who else does that?). This is always key in whether or not a film will appeal to me.





3) Characters. The people Braff creates are realistic. Their homes are *not* perfect, nor are their hair and make-up. They have their flaws, their issues, and they speak in a natural manner. A combination of great casting, vision, and as mentioned, dialogue.





4) Soundtrack. Braff is a master of collecting glorious music, and this soundtrack is proof of this fact. Such artists as the Shins, Frou Frou, Remy Zero, and Nick Drake work beautifully with the film, and on their own.





That, more or less, is why I find this film amazing.
Reply:I totally agree! It was brilliant. And the soundtrack is excellent. Report Abuse

Reply:Exactly what I thought! Rock on BrightEyedBlasphemer. Rock on. Report Abuse

Reply:I'm a guy who loves action flicks and broad comedies, but I loved this film and my wife HATED it. (There goes the "chick-flick" theory. Sorry)





I think what appealed to me in this movie was the inner sadness of most of the characters and how it was played mostly for humour. It seemed like the kind of life so many of us get trapped in; a world where we're only as good as our best (or worst) accomplishment and, further, we're constantly reminded of that by those around us. It makes life inherrantly empty and sad, but funny at the same time. Think of the jocks you knew in school and how important that was at the time and you'll see what I mean.





I did feel it was a little self indulgent.It allowed too much time to make certain points that were WAY too obvious (the screaming into the void scene is a good example), but it was a good film if you have ever suffered through heightened expectations that really weren't worth the effort in retrospect.





I can understand why some people wouldn't like it, but I give all films a chance unless they're just HORRIBLE ("About Schmidt"!!).
Reply:hahaha...i have some pretty funny memories of that movie. since it is rated "R" and my parents are total sticklers (i'm 16), i wasn't allowed to see it. but my friends and i rented it anyway. when my mom came downstairs to see what we were watching, i quickly paused the movie. trouble was, it was the beginning, and the movie got paused right as it said "Gardenstate". it was hillarious! i didn't even notice, and my friends just died laughing. okay, i could go on, but that would be kinda pointless. so we only go to the part of the movie where the dog was humping the guy's leg before my parents made me turn it off and go outside.
Reply:I happen to agree with you though I did get all the way through the film I thought it was highly overrated.





There are way better young people angst/love story movies out there to waste your time on this one.
Reply:I liked that movie. I thought it was pretty good, but that's because Zack Braff is a wicked funny guy, and i love him in Scrubs.
Reply:It's so sweet and real. It could happen to anyone. Zach Braff's character is someone. We are all really boring. And it's A CHICK FLICK!!
Reply:the only good part in that movie is when the credits rolled by. it was a sucky movie.

I have moved to a house with a bay tree potted in the back garden but in a poor state and needs reviving- help

It is about 5ft tall in the pot and the top bush is about 1.5ft across but is really quite bare although there still are green leaves. I would like to make it helathy and full again but have no idea where to start - Any helpers???

I have moved to a house with a bay tree potted in the back garden but in a poor state and needs reviving- help
I have had a potted bay tree for about 15 years now. I have to repot it every two or three years, in a slightly larger pot. I fertilize it in the summer, and water it regularly, then in the winter I just water it sparingly until about February, when I start watering it regularly again.





I read a long time ago that the secret to growing a bay tree was top light, that is, light that comes from above, rather than from the side. It has been true for me, my bay tree is in a location that gives it good strong light and sun, from above.





I also prune mine back to shape it., and force new growth. It is naturally going to be bushier at the top, it is a tree.





It is probably pot bound, so you should repot your plant into a bigger pot. If the soil ball is really compacted, try to loosen the roots with your fingers, and if you cant, take a knife and cut down the sides in about 3 places, not more than an inch deep. This will encourage the plant to grow new roots: and use some root stimulator to water it with when you repot it. (available at a garden center, it has a B vitamin to help prevent transplant shock, and a rooting hormone to help it grow new roots) This should help it start growing again. Do not fertilize it any other way until you see good strong new growth. It may take a while, bay trees are sometimes slow to respond, so don't give up. As long as you see green leaves, it is still alive.
Reply:repot it, feed it and prune it back, that may help.

What is the name of that song in the beginning of Garden State when they are on the airplane?

It is in a different language

What is the name of that song in the beginning of Garden State when they are on the airplane?
"Don't Panic" by Coldplay
Reply:it's actually don't panic by coldplay

What is this song from the movie Garden State?

when sam makes andrew listen to a song by the shins in the waiting room. what's it called?

What is this song from the movie Garden State?
I haven't seen the movie in a while, but there are two songs by The Shins on the Garden State soundtrack, so it's probably one or the other...





"New Slang" or "Caring is Creepy"

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What is the song played in garden state?

the scene where hes riding his little bike thing to the doctors at the beggining. please help!

What is the song played in garden state?
"One of These Things First" by Nick Drake
Reply:It is probably a song by the Shins. Most of the soundtrack is Shins music.
Reply:Is it The Shins? Why not search for the Garden State soundtrack? You should be able to tell by looking at the track listing. Good luck! x
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Reply:here is the sountrack to that movie





Album Tracklist





1. Don't Panic - Coldplay [2:16]


2. Caring is Creepy - The Shins [3:20]


3. In the Waiting Line - Zero 7 [4:33]


4. New Slang - The Shins [3:51]


5. I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You - Colin Hay [5:18]


6. Blue Eyes - Cary Brothers [4:18]


7. Fair - Remy Zero [3:54]


8. One of These Things First - Nick Drake [4:49]


9. Lebanese Blonde - Thievery Corporation [4:46]


10. The Only Living Boy in New York - Simon %26amp; Garfunkel [3:59]


11. Such Great Heights - Iron %26amp; Wine [4:12]


12. Let Go - Frou Frou [4:12]


13. Winding Road - Bonnie Somerville [3:27]





Music from the movie not on this soundtrack CD


Adelita - Francisco Tarrega


Fast Lane - Chad Fisher


Love Will Come Through - Travis


Orange Sky - Alexi Murdock


Such Great Heights - The Postal Service


Three Times a Lady - Lionel Richie


You Can Call Me - The Sho-Shot All-Stars

When should i plant a vegetable garden? the state is PA?

NE Ohio here... we plant normally Memorial Day weekend..give or take a week or two depending on the weather. Check with your local nursery or greenhouse to see what growing zone you are in, buy plants that do well in your zone and put them in the ground when recommended for your zone.

When should i plant a vegetable garden? the state is PA?
I'm from Texas, we never plant until after Easter. We start our veggies in containers in the house and then later we put them in the garden.

Does anyone know the address for Garden State Correctional Youth facility?

i lost the address and i wanted to send my brother a picture of my baby girl, she looks just like him! I know the place is in Yardsville nj but thats it, can anyone please help me?

Does anyone know the address for Garden State Correctional Youth facility?
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility


P.O. Box 11401


Yardville, New Jersey 08620


Burlington County


609-298-6300


Associate Administrator: Charles Albino


Population as of February 1, 2005: 1,674
Reply:Garden State Youth Correctional Facility


P.O. Box 11401


Yardville, New Jersey 08620


Burlington County


609-298-6300


Associate Administrator: Charles Albino


Population as of February 1, 2005: 1,674
Reply:oh am sorry but i cant help
Reply:sorry no idea