Bottle Rocket: The (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Sep 03, 2010 02:25:27

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Wes Anderson first illustrated his lovingly detailed, slightly surreal cinematic vision in this witty and warm portrait of three young middle-class misfits. Fresh out of a mental hospital, gentle Anthony (Luke Wilson) finds himself once again embroiled in the machinations of his best friend, elaborate schemer Dignan (Owen Wilson). With the aid of getaway driver Bob (Robert Musgrave), they develop a needlessly complex, mildly successful plan to rob a small bookstore then go on the lam. Also featuring Lumi Cavazos as Inez, the South American housekeeper Anthony falls in love with, and James Caan as local thief extraordinaire Mr. Henry, Bottle Rocket is a charming, hilarious, affectionate look at the folly of dreamers. Shot against radiant southwestern backdrops, it s the film that put Anderson and the Wilson brothers on the map.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED SPECIAL BLU-RAY EDITION FEATURES:
New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by director Wes Anderson and director of photography Robert Yeoman
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack
Commentary by director/co-writer Anderson and co-writer/star Owen Wilson
The Making of Bottle Rocket : an original documentary by filmmaker Barry Braverman featuring Anderson, James L. Brooks, James Caan, Temple Nash Jr., Kumar Pallana, Polly Platt, Mark Mothersbaugh, Robert Musgrave, Richard Sakai, David and Sandy Wasco, Andrew and Luke and Owen Wilson, and Robert Yeoman
The original thirteen-minute black-and-white Bottle Rocket short film from 1992
Eleven deleted scenes
Anamorphic screen test, storyboards, location photos, and behind-the-scenes photographs by Laura Wilson
Murita Cycles, a 1978 short film by Braverman
The Shafrazi Lectures, no. 1: Bottle Rocket
PLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by executive producer James L. Brooks, an appreciation by Martin Scorsese, and original artwork by Ian Dingman

Bottle Rocket: The (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers

The beauty of any Wes Anderson film, is that even within a minute into the movie, you already know is him. His characters are so detached yet so modestly honest that is really hard for you not to feel for them. Although this is Wes and the Owen brothers first film, its as strong as any of their later films.
This new Blu-Ray print is pristine and if you do not own the film now is the time to do so

Anthony: One morning, over at Elizabeth's beach house, she asked me if I'd rather go water-skiing or lay out. And I realized that not only did I not want to answer THAT question, but I never wanted to answer another water-sports question, or see any of these people again for the rest of my life.

Anthony: So, did you enjoy your first visit to the nut house?
Dignan: Hey, hey, shh, shh, shh. Come on. Be sensitive to the fact that other people are not comfortable talking about emotional disturbances. Um, you know, I am, I'm fine with that, but... other people.

Anthony: You told, you told your friend Bernice I'm some kind of jet pilot?
Grace: What was I supposed to say, they stuck you in an insane asylum?
Anthony: It wasn't an insane asylum, Grace. I explained to you back then that it was for exhaustion.
Grace: Exhaustion?
Anthony: Yes, exhaustion.
Grace: You haven't worked a day in your life. How could you be exhausted?

Anthony: Grace thinks I'm a failure.
Dignan: What? What has she ever accomplished in her life that's so great?

A nostalgic start - Holly R. Shoun -
Bottle Rocket - Criterion Collection
This is a must-have for all indie film lovers! This is a beautiful and masterfully written story, a brilliant start for both Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson. As his first acting role, I feel like Owen Wilson was more genuine and close to this character than he ever has been. There is a lot of Dignan in Owen, and a lot of Owen in Dignan. He's charming and such a wonderful and lovable character, in a kind of "lost puppydog" way. The story is truly unique with a cast full of wonderful characters and unforgettable scenery and situations that will have you laughing until you are in tears. It's easy to get lost in the world of Bottle Rocket, and the Criterion Collection is just another great way to do that. This is a must-have for any collection, and especially for Owen Wilson fans that want to see how it all started!

Blueraine // Owenation

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Grate Movie. transaction good too. - The LOCH -
Movie is grate and cant wait for rest of movies to start making it to blu-ray too.

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A great movie from an incredible filmmaker! - Bruno Sanchez - São Paulo, Brazil
A must buy edition. The image is perfect as well as the extra features.

Criterion colletion rocks!

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