Garden State [Blu-ray]

Director: Zach Braff Zach Braff

Overview

In the wake of his success on the hit NBC sitcom Scrubs, actor Zach Braff made his debut behind the camera writing, directing, and starring in this bittersweet romantic comedy. Braff plays Andrew Largeman, a young man who has just received word of his mother's passing. With this news, Andrew returns to the town in which he grew up, where he is greeted by his father, Gideon (Ian Holm), a psychiatrist. In addition to mourning the loss of his mother, Andrew is also attempting to adjust to life without the emotionally numbing antidepressants that he has recently opted to discontinue using. Gradually, with the absence of the pills, his reconnection with his past, and the introduction of Sam (Natalie Portman), a woman who would seem to have little in common with him, into his life, Andrew is able to see the potential for some positive changes. Also starring Jean Smart and Peter Sarsgaard, Garden State was once titled Large's Ark and premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.

Product Details

Release Date:	03/04/2014
UPC:	0024543919865
Original Release:	2004
Rating:	R
Source:	20Th Century Fox
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language:	English
Time:	1:42:00

Special Features

Audio commentaries by writer/director/actor Zach Braff, actor Natalie Portman and filmmakers; Outtakes and bloopers; 16 deleted scenes; Making-of featurette

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Zach Braff	Andrew `Large' Largeman
Natalie Portman	Sam
Peter Sarsgaard	Mark
Ian Holm	Dr. Gideon Largeman
Armando Riesco	Jesse
Ron Leibman	Dr. Cohen
Jean Smart	Carol
Method Man	Diego
Denis O'Hare	Albert
Debbon Ayer	Faye
Alex Burns	Dave
Ann Dowd	Olivia
Jackie Hoffman	Aunt Syliva Largeman
Michael Weston	Kenny
Amy Ferguson	Dana
Trisha LaFrache	Kelly
Jim Parsons	Tim
Jayne Houdyshell	Mrs. Lubin
Ato Essandoh	Titembay
Wynter Kullman	Pam
Geoffrey Arend	Karl Benson
Soara-Joy Ross	Handi-World Cashier
Kenneth Graymez	Busboy
George C. Wolfe	Restaurant Manager
Austin Lusy	Waiter
Gary Gilbert	Young Hollywood Guy
Jill Flint	Obnoxious Girl
Chris Carley	Gleason Party Drunk,Actor
Yvette Mercedes	Neurology Receptionist
Ryan B. Moschetti	Teen in Hallway
Joe Bacino	Man Having Sex
Tracey Antosiweicz	Hooker
Seth Michael May	Peeping Tom
Aunjanue Ellis	Actor
Chad Fisher	Composer

Technical Credits

Zach Braff

Zach Braff	Director,Screenwriter
Pamela Abdy	Producer,Producer
Danny DeVito	Executive Producer,Producer
Gary Gilbert	Producer
Dan Halsted	Producer
Drew Jiritano	Special Effects
Avy Kaufman	Casting
Richard Klubeck	Producer
Michael Shamberg	Executive Producer
Stacey Sher	Executive Producer
Ken Ishii	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

It's a hilarious and heartfelt ode to twentysomething angst. Braff has himself a winner.