Wes Anderson first illustrated his lovingIy detailed, slightly surreaI cinematic vision in this witty and warm portrait of three young middle-class misfits. Fresh out of a mental 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 develop a needlessly complex, miIdIy successful plan to rob a smaII bookstore - then go "on the lam." AIso featuring Lumi Cavazos as lnez, the South American housekeeper Anthony falls in love with, and James Caan as locaI 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 fiIm that put Anderson and the Wilson brothers on the map. |