Bottle Rocket Movie Review 1995

A trio of inexperienced but aspiring criminals attempt to make their mark on the world in suburban Dallas. Newcomers Wilson, who plays the group's ambitious leader Dignan, and Anderson penned this smart ensemble piece first as a 13-minute black and white short. A subsequent showing at the Sundance Film Festival got the attention of producer James L. Brooks ("Broadcast News"). Film got the backing to go feature length with Anderson directing, and deservedly so, with its fresh dialogue and surprising warmth.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 91 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Heists, Scams, Stings & Cons, Disorganized Crime, Generation X

Screenplay

Wes Anderson, Owen C. Wilson

Cast

Ned Dowd, Owen C. Wilson, Luke Wilson, Robert Musgrave, Lumi Cavazos, James Caan, Andrew Wilson, Jim Ponds

Cinematography

Robert Yeoman

Director

Wes Anderson

Music

Mark Mothersbaugh

Producer

Polly Platt, James L. Brooks, Barbara Boyle, Michael Taylor, Gracie Films, Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures

Awards

MTV Movie Awards 1996: New Filmmaker (Anderson).