Some nice songs are included in the soundtrack also. And well paced, even if perhaps a bit slow, I think it works well here. that's okey! The movie is also very funny. To me, what this movie is saying, is that we all try to be something we're not sometimes, we all have issues, we're all failures on some level and we all have insecurities, but. And it's a really nice thing, something rare you don't see from any other movies, not in the same way at least. It's a comedy but also with this sad tone, that I actually think is Wes Anderssons trade mark by now. They're thieves sure, but they kind of give you the sense they actually couldn't hurt a fly. But they're very far from any tough hard boild gangsters. The film is about a bunch of guys that thinks that the life of crime is the way to go. This film also has this very family like tone, that I think comes from that almost everybody involved are real good friends, doing this together, trying to make their first movie, and also that the two leads are actual real brothers playing brothers. And you can really already recognize his artistic style, even if much smaller budget then his later films. ![]() It's an excellent introduction into the wonderful films of Wes Anderson. I highly recommend this cool little film. You can't help but cheer them on even though what they do is illegal. The subtle humor and deliveries by the actors make the movie stand out in it's own little version comedy. The movie follows their misadventures of them robbing a bookstore, going on the lamb, Anthony falling in love with a Motel maid who instills joy back in his life, and Dignan's 'big score' that involves his former employer. And Bob (Robert Musgrave) the driver/look out who just wants a little recognition. Dignan (Owen Wilson, co-wrote the movie with Anderson) is the confident but bumbling ringleader who wants to be notorious but doesn't know how to execute a plan to save his life. ![]() The group includes Anthony (Luke Wilson) just got out of the nut house and is searching for himself. It's about a group of misfit friends that decide to take up a life of crime. This movie is director Wes Anderson's (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic) feature directorial debut. Though not flawless, (there is a lack of narrative urgency at times), this movie leaves the viewer ultimately entertained and charmed. In "Bottle Rocket" this is supported by strong performances, especially that of Owen Wilson, who proves his actor potential in an atypical role. This is typical of all Wilson/Anderson collaborations (Rushmore, The Royal Tenebaums) where strong characterisation enables the viewer to develop understanding and affection for the protagonists as the story slowly unravels. The quiet matter-of-fact absurdity present throughout the film will evoke a constant smile rather than burst-out-laughter. Instead the humour derives from the quirky, yet lovable characters, their perspective on life and approach in dealing with the challenges of society. While "Bottle Rocket" is certainly best categorised as comedy this might mislead those expecting the typical composition of one-liners, facetious mocking and exaggerated situational comic of mainstream Hollywood productions.
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