Garden State (2004)

(L. A., New Jersey; contemporary)

'Scrubs' star Zach Braff wrote, directed, and stared in this well-done indie that has provoked comparisons to 'The Graduate'. I suppose the comparisons to that classic late 60's film, which is another glaring whole in my film literacy, are do both to the thematic elements of alienation and search for identity in ones twenties, as well as for there much praised soundtracks. This films succeeds at being are well executed production of a type of coming home film we've all seen before in one form or another. I don't think its particularly ground breaking but it does indicate that Braff is a talent both in front of and behind the camera, and his maturation as a filmmaker should be well worth the watch. Finally, I too own some Desert Storm trading cards.