Bottle Rocket

Bottle Rocket

1996 · 91 min · EN · R · 6.7 (1,251 votes)
Dir. Wes Anderson · Starring Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos, James Caan, Andrew Wilson · Music Mark Mothersbaugh

“They're not really criminals, but everyone's got to have a dream.”

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Upon his release from a mental hospital following a nervous breakdown, the directionless Anthony joins his friend Dignan, who seems far less sane than the former. Dignan has hatched a harebrained scheme for an as-yet-unspecified crime spree that somehow involves his former boss, the (supposedly) legendary Mr. Henry.

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This film offers a delightfully quirky and charming experience, blending deadpan humor with a melancholic undertone. It's a whimsical journey of misguided ambition and unlikely friendship, wrapped in a distinct, stylized aesthetic. Expect a steady pace that allows its endearing, offbeat characters to shine, making it a unique indie gem.

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