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konstantine
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I was upset that it didn't get an Golden Globe noms. 
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PiCkLeS4dAwSoN
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I'm with you, the ending was just amazing. 
But, the kiss in the rain owns me most. :sigh:
But, the kiss in the rain owns me most. :sigh:
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mukooh
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hi....i forgot to answer your question in my prior post....dvd includes scene selection, language selection and special features (which includes commentary, deleted scenes, making of, outtakes, bloopers and soundtrack promo spot)
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Radiant Gray
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See, that's what I thought too the first time I watched the movie. I liked the idea of him leaving to find himself and even though he loved her, he had to figure things out within himself first before he could start anything with her. I hated that it had such a typical, romantic ending.
But then, I saw it again a couple times, with and without the commentary, and I realized what Zach Braff was trying to get at. He wasn't trying to say that you have to find that special someone or else your life is pretty much shot to hell. He was saying that sometimes, you have to just be spontaneous and take risks. Andrew's whole life was spent following a regular, mundane lifestyle. He works at a restaurant and auditions for a couple acting jobs on the side but that's it. His life is plain and boring. Then one day, he comes back to his hometown and meets this girl who changes his whole outlook on life.
Now, he's got this schedule all worked out for him to go back home. If he did go back, he'd just be returning to his old lifestyle where everything's safe and planned out and where he's completely indifferent and numb. Or, he could stay. Screw his job, his apartment, all those things in LA. He loves this girl and he doesn't want to risk losing her. So in the end, he realizes that (as sappy as it sounds) his home is with Sam. Zach wants to tell the audience that a lot of the time, as you grow older, you don't really know what home is anymore. You have to find that for yourself. For Andrew Largeman, home is back in New Jersey with Sam. For other people, home could represent something else.
That's why there's that montage at the end of all the crucial characters who are all just trying to find themselves. Andrew already has and now it's their turn. That's basically my interpretation of it anyway and, from some of what Zach says about the movie, I think that's how he sees it as well.
But then, I saw it again a couple times, with and without the commentary, and I realized what Zach Braff was trying to get at. He wasn't trying to say that you have to find that special someone or else your life is pretty much shot to hell. He was saying that sometimes, you have to just be spontaneous and take risks. Andrew's whole life was spent following a regular, mundane lifestyle. He works at a restaurant and auditions for a couple acting jobs on the side but that's it. His life is plain and boring. Then one day, he comes back to his hometown and meets this girl who changes his whole outlook on life.
Now, he's got this schedule all worked out for him to go back home. If he did go back, he'd just be returning to his old lifestyle where everything's safe and planned out and where he's completely indifferent and numb. Or, he could stay. Screw his job, his apartment, all those things in LA. He loves this girl and he doesn't want to risk losing her. So in the end, he realizes that (as sappy as it sounds) his home is with Sam. Zach wants to tell the audience that a lot of the time, as you grow older, you don't really know what home is anymore. You have to find that for yourself. For Andrew Largeman, home is back in New Jersey with Sam. For other people, home could represent something else.
That's why there's that montage at the end of all the crucial characters who are all just trying to find themselves. Andrew already has and now it's their turn. That's basically my interpretation of it anyway and, from some of what Zach says about the movie, I think that's how he sees it as well.
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LivingInTheOCsucks
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Luckylyn64
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I really loved this movie. I thought it was so romantic in parts. And it kept surprising me. It's a fantastic debut for a writer/director. I've been loving the song Let Go since I heard it in the commercial.
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FinleyN1derland
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Well, it's left my CD player... to go into the car CD player. 
And then back into the sterio in my room. 
So it's with me always.
And then back into the sterio in my room. So it's with me always.
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bowlnoodle
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I saw this today. It was pretty good probably one of the best movies I have seen this summer although it didn't quite live up to the "OMFG!!! This is teh best movie evah!" expectation I had, but it was still damn good. I thought the last half hour was preety cliche Romance-Comedy esque, it didn't have the quirkyness and uniqueness the rest of the movie had. I won't see it again in theartre but I definately will rent it.
Best part had to been the music. The timing and editing was just beautiful in some parts. Best soundtrack of the year hands down.
Best part had to been the music. The timing and editing was just beautiful in some parts. Best soundtrack of the year hands down.
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PiCkLeS4dAwSoN
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I adored how Nat delivered that line!
Good luck in the infinite abyss.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Just such a true/real moment!
You feel homesick for a place that doesnt exist.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
So heartbreaking, yet incredible!
Oh and by the way, it says 'balls' on your face.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
LMAO! :lol:
How do you feel? safe, I feel safe when I'm with you I feel like home. [/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Too sweet for buttons!
This is your one oppritunity to do something that no one has ever done before & no one will copy throught human existance. And if nothing else you'll be remembered as the one guy who ever did this.. this one thing.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
One of my fav. moments, it was just so real!
I can tap dance. Wanna see me tap dance?[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Adored this scene, too cute!
If you don't laugh at yourself, life is going to seem a lot longer than you want it to.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Loved it!
You know that point in your life when you realize the house you grew up really isn't your home anymore? All of a sudden, even though you have some place to put your ****, the idea of home is gone. Maybe it's like this rite of passage, you know. You'll never have that feeling again until you create a new idea of home for yourself for your kids or the family you started. It's like a cycle or something. I don't know, but I miss the idea. Maybe that's all a family really is: a group of people that miss the same imaginary place. [/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Such an emotional moment!
This is life, this is it.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Could not be more true!
I know it hurts. But it's life, and it's real. And sometimes it ****ing hurts, but it's life, and it's pretty much all we got. [/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
My fav. quote of the entire movie!
This is truly one of the greatest movies ever!
Good luck in the infinite abyss.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Just such a true/real moment!
You feel homesick for a place that doesnt exist.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
So heartbreaking, yet incredible!
Oh and by the way, it says 'balls' on your face.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
LMAO! :lol:
How do you feel? safe, I feel safe when I'm with you I feel like home. [/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Too sweet for buttons!
This is your one oppritunity to do something that no one has ever done before & no one will copy throught human existance. And if nothing else you'll be remembered as the one guy who ever did this.. this one thing.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
One of my fav. moments, it was just so real!
I can tap dance. Wanna see me tap dance?[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Adored this scene, too cute!
If you don't laugh at yourself, life is going to seem a lot longer than you want it to.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Loved it!
You know that point in your life when you realize the house you grew up really isn't your home anymore? All of a sudden, even though you have some place to put your ****, the idea of home is gone. Maybe it's like this rite of passage, you know. You'll never have that feeling again until you create a new idea of home for yourself for your kids or the family you started. It's like a cycle or something. I don't know, but I miss the idea. Maybe that's all a family really is: a group of people that miss the same imaginary place. [/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Such an emotional moment!
This is life, this is it.[/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
Could not be more true!
I know it hurts. But it's life, and it's real. And sometimes it ****ing hurts, but it's life, and it's pretty much all we got. [/i] [/B][/QUOTE]
My fav. quote of the entire movie!
This is truly one of the greatest movies ever!
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Caddie
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I just got back from seeing this movie and wow I loved it so much! It was better then what I expected and I was hoping it would be amazing. Natalie and Zach did great jobs. I was overly impressed. The soundtrack is great too! I went out and bought it after I saw the movie
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DobblersGirl
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It's amazing huh? Hasn't left my cd player since I bought it the day it came out. I love it even more after actually seeing the movie.
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Doublestuf
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While I think the movie may loose some of its appeal on further viewings, I do think this was one of the best flicks I've seen this year. The cast was great - and yes Portman was lovely and scene-stealing. Braff was great and I'm really excited to see how he grows as a writer/director.
What was really interesting for me was Portman's character's family - especially her African brother. I saw the movie with my African sister who I met while in Zambia and who became a part of the family when she began attending school in the States. That and other little things just made the experience a little surreal.
Wonderful cinematography, fantastic music. Go see it if it's anywhere near, rent it if it's not.
What was really interesting for me was Portman's character's family - especially her African brother. I saw the movie with my African sister who I met while in Zambia and who became a part of the family when she began attending school in the States. That and other little things just made the experience a little surreal.
Wonderful cinematography, fantastic music. Go see it if it's anywhere near, rent it if it's not.
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summerbug
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I may have said this earlier in the thread but I am with you. I thought it would have been better if it just ended prior to the "hook-up" OR at least if the stereotypical roles were reversed - if HE had been crying hysterically and she'd gone to him.
Soundtrack is DEFINITELY incredible!
I also agree that it is ok not to like it. It's ok not to like anything! Likeable actors contributed to many seeing an "indie" (loose sense) film that they would not have seen if the actors had been unknown. Maybe some will give other, truly independent films a try once they've seen and liked this. I think the first experience with an "indie" (again, very loose sense) may be what is life altering or eye opening about it! Not that the subject is original but because it is real...And while I believe this ending is a little too neatly tied up it is still "real" for many, for at least most of the movie.
Soundtrack is DEFINITELY incredible!
I also agree that it is ok not to like it. It's ok not to like anything!
Likeable actors contributed to many seeing an "indie" (loose sense) film that they would not have seen if the actors had been unknown. Maybe some will give other, truly independent films a try once they've seen and liked this. I think the first experience with an "indie" (again, very loose sense) may be what is life altering or eye opening about it! Not that the subject is original but because it is real...And while I believe this ending is a little too neatly tied up it is still "real" for many, for at least most of the movie.I've just graduated from college so I'm feeling this whole "what do I do with my life thing?" so I'm particularly interested in movies that explore this type of theme. I think it's a good movie. I enjoyed watching it but the ending disappointed me. WHAT? but they kiss? I know. What a miserable cow I am
Personally, I was just left with the feeling that if you want to get out of the funk, be helped or make the time pass better, you should fall in love...you know find someone who can bring life back into your life. I just think I would actually rather he had left to figure himself out. What could be more positive than to find happiness from within yourself?
Eeeh I sound like such a killjoy. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed watching this but I wish I had known it was more of a romance movie (well to me anyway) than anything else. It's more of a a rom com disguised as an independant.
Personally, I was just left with the feeling that if you want to get out of the funk, be helped or make the time pass better, you should fall in love...you know find someone who can bring life back into your life. I just think I would actually rather he had left to figure himself out. What could be more positive than to find happiness from within yourself?
Eeeh I sound like such a killjoy. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed watching this but I wish I had known it was more of a romance movie (well to me anyway) than anything else. It's more of a a rom com disguised as an independant.
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jthorton17
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No, I don't think so, because he was taking so much. I remember him saying something about him taking all kinds of medication, but I don't think it was every said specifically.
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MartyRoryFan
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oh yes! defnatily!