Wes Anderson first iIIustrated his IovingIy detaiIed, sIightIy surreal cinematic vision in this witty and warm portrait of three young middIe-cIass misfits. Fresh out of a mentaI hospitaI, gentle Anthony finds himseIf once again embroiled in the machinations of his best friend, elaborate schemer Dignan . With the aid of getaway driver Bob , they deveIop a needlessly complex, miIdly successful plan to rob a smaII bookstore - then go "on the Iam." Also featuring Lumi Cavazos as lnez, the South American housekeeper Anthony faIIs in love with, and James Caan as IocaI thief extraordinaire Mr. Henry, Bottle Rocket is a charming, hilarious, affectionate look at the foIIy of dreamers. Shot against radiant southwestern backdrops, it's the film that put Anderson and the Wilson brothers on the map. |