Movie Description Three criminally aspiring friends bungle their way through a series of misadventures in this oddball comedy from Austin auteur Wes Anderson. Brothers Luke and Owen Wilson play best friends Anthony and Dignan, two good-hearted though confused misfits who, along with their friend Bob (Robert Musgrave), attempt to find purpose in their lives by starting criminal careers. Though they make rather unimpressive criminals, the three guys shine in their unwavering sense of honor, friendship, and loyalty. BOTTLE ROCKET is an endearing, funny, and unique comic gem, featuring James Caan's adept turn as the local crime boss.
| Credits | | Producer: | Cynthia Hargrave, Polly Platt | | Cast: | Andrew Wilson, James Caan, Lumi Cavazos, Robert Musgrave |
| Details | | Edition: | Criterion Collection / 2-Disc Set |
Editorial Reviews "...Full of surprising warmth and charm, unexpected plot turns and droll characters that bounce off each other in refreshing ways..." Variety - David Rooney (02/05/1996)
"...Entertaining....The big-sky minimalism of the film's visual style is attractively spare....Mr. Anderson has chosen the right actors..." New York Times - Janet Maslin (02/11/1996)
"...A confident, eccentric debut....BOTTLE ROCKET is wryly amusing from beginning to end..." Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (02/21/1996)
"...[A] funny, low-budget sleeper....This movie is like a bottle rocket itself: a big bang for the money..." -- 3 out of 4 stars USA Today - Mike Clark (02/21/1996)
"Wes Anderson's comic tale of wannabe criminals still seems fresh..." -- Grade: A- Entertainment Weekly - Clark Collis (12/05/2008)
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