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Bottle Rocket (1996)
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"Criterion, who had already shown the Wes Anderson love with their Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic discs, announced back in 2007 that they were going to be putting out an edition of Bottle Rocket. This was met with much joy, especially because the previously released version, which came out back in 1996, was about as bare bones as you could get. The only real special feature it could claim was widescreen on one side of the disc, and full screen on the other. Big whoop. The new version, which just came out in late 2008 has a ton of features, and is available in both standard and Blu-ray editions. But it also contains one of the single most sour notes ever hit in an Anderson DVD. It’s so extremely p "
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"I think that if you like other Wes Anderson films, you'll enjoy the quirky humor of Bottle Rocket. I personally really enjoy Luke and Owen Wilson and to see the on film together is just pure fun. It's a good solid film with a funny plot that highlights the awkward nature of pulling off amateur heists. The inner play between characters is truly funny. Enjoy. "
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"I watched Rushmore today, mostly because I felt like a bag of douch for some reason. Anyways, I realized how amazing this film really is. I promptly went to Amazon and bought the movie Bottle Rocket, and am now really pumped to see it. Wes Anderson, say what you will about him, is a genius, and though The Royal Tenenbaums is widely considered his best work to date, I'm almost positive he will create much better films in the future.Jason Schwartzman is, all in all, a huge jerk in this movie. But he plays it too such a degree that it is a wonder to watch. He makes one bad move after another, one wrong decision after the next, and you still can't help but feel bad for this pompous little nerd. Bill Murray, as always, is outstanding, and the Olivia Williams gives a great performance as the teacher stuck between the savage duelings of Murray and Schwartzman. The fact that she never seems to be wondering why they're so smitten by her is extremely interesting, and almos ... "
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Bottle Rocket: an explosive debut.
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"Bottle Rocket, acclaimed filmmaker Wes Andersen's directoral debut, has proven to be an archetype for an entire generation of emerging filmmakers. Andersen's subtle, first-person filmmaking style, unique in 1996 and very recognizable to this day, set a precendent for independent filmmakers everywhere, and opened up the independent world to mainstream audiences. Perhaps what made Andersen stand out so prominently is his mastery of subtlety. Hollywood has long been lampooned as too brash, too obvious and criciticized for leaving little to the imagination. Directors such as Michael Bay, with his trademark constant explosions and over-the-top fight scenes have not helped Hollywood's perceived lack of artistic integrity. Along came Andersen and his contemporaries--with a trademark minimalist dialogue, long takes on unexpressive actors, and a slower moving storyline, often divided into chapters. Revolutionary, and now often imitated. Bottle Rocket hits all of Andersen's trademarks. ... "
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"A few years ago on the talk show circuit, Luke Wilson liked to note that he had contributed one of the most memorable lines in Rushmore. Already cast as Dr. Peter Flynn, Luke was reading over the script written by Wes Anderson and brother Owen when he got to the restaurant scene after the conclusion of Max Fischer's "Serpico." Luke's character comes to the dinner in O.R. scrubs and he thought it would be funny if Max asked what the clothing was, got the response, and then asked, "Oh, are they?" Bill Murray's Harold Blume nearly gags on his whiskey after hearing the line and so do we.Luke played his part. He saw an opportunity, went for it, and it worked. Apparently, the experience gave him enough confidence to write a script of his own. His first attempt is The Wendell Baker Story, a project that looks wildly appealing on paper. Co-directed with brother Andrew, the film stars Luke, Seymour Cassel, Eddie Griffin, Kris Kristofferson, Eva Mendes, ... "
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"This is Wes Anderson's first film and it doesn't compare to his later work I am sorry to say. But the fact is that it remains an outstanding film. It was a very good film filled with some good laughs and was written very well and once again, the Owen brothers steal the show. But more importantly, it was a symbol of what was to come. Since this Wes Anderson has made some amazing films and continues to do so. It is an interesting film and the best thing is that parts of it just remain blissfully simple such as Anthony's (Luke Wilson) relationship with the maid at their hotel. Although not the best of Andersons work, it was a very good film, that was very easy to watch and showed the world what Anderson was capable off and he has since proved his worth magnificently. "
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"Judging by the opening shots of the newly-released trailer for The Darjeeling Limited (via Anne Thompson), Wes Anderson’s latest is about noses. There are three of them, each lovingly framed in Anderson’s signature wide-angle close-ups: Jason Schwartzman’s fake nose, Owen Wilson’s bandaged nose, Adrien Brody’s…pure, unadulterated Brod-nose. On closer examination, it seems to be a remake of Bottle Rocket, transplanted to India. Instead of two guys, there are three. Instead of a road trip, it’s a train journey. One of them falls in love with an exotic Indian woman instead of an exotic maid. You’ve seen it before, but this time, it’s painted sandy gold, the music is borrowed from Satyajit Ray, and there are camels. Watch it here, and if you see it pop up on YouTube, let me know and I’ll embed it above.
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Bottle Rocket
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"This is one of the best cult classics. Wes Anderson tells a great story, though it may be slow at times it is creative and done well. You find your self laughing becuase of how painful it is to watch - genious director. "
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"Bottle Rockets is the story of a "gang" of would be theives who are trying to pull off a heist while sorting through many of life's deeper issues. It features a fantastic performance by Owen Wilson who plays a character that is truly over the top. The film was split between the criminal hijinks and a well told love story of a drifter and a maid. The movie was very funny, but the style of the humor did start to wear on by the end of the film. While you couldn't help but feel sorry for Wilson's character, you also were ready to kill him after the film was over. I would definetely recommend checking it out, but be fare warned that the movie is a little quirky. "
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