Definder - what does the word mean?

What is Garden State?

(n): a preview which is far better than the movie it promises

(adj): relying too hevily on a single song, usually pretaining to movies

(v): to enjoy faux artsy movies
(v): to travel to or be in new jersey

Oh no, looks like a garden state.

Dude, your script is garden state. Fix it.

That guy garden states regularly in his film reviews.

My friend garden stated last weekend.

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Garden State - video


Garden State - what is it?

A self-proclaimed independent film written, directed, and acted in by Zach Braff. The plot is extremely slow and predictable, and there are no parts in the film that stand out from any other part. Many teenagers worship Garden State, claiming that it is "genius" and "redefined film." This is untrue. The movie is a generic circular plot with unidentifiable plot stages.

The movie has an ad for the soundtrack about twenty minutes in. It's not a huge ad, but it seems very out of place. The music by itself is okay, if you are into slightly ethereal, lyrically-focused bands. As with the movie itself, many teenagers cling to these bands as if they can do no wrong.

John: Hey Sally, wanna go watch Garden State?
Sally: No. It's boring and I would fall asleep and neither of us would get any.

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What does "Garden State" mean?

Highly overrated film directed by Zach Braff. While the direction, script, and camera work are mediocre; the overall feeling of the film is much like the Zach Braff character himself: numb. The relationships of the characters seem stale and unrealistic.

The film is often praised by teenagers as the best film ever mainly because most of them have never seen an independent film and are so accustomed to the mainstream formula that Garden State seems refreshing and original, even though there are much better human type films out there.

While Garden State is a decent film, it doesn't deserve the hype that surrounds it.

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Garden State - what does it mean?

the best movie ever created
with the best soundtrack as well

"You gotta hear these songs, they will change your life. I Promise you."

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Garden State - meaning

An absolutely amazing film that was written, directed, and starred in by Zach Braff. Natalie Portman, Ian Holm, and Peter Saarsgard also starred. The movie is beautiful in every meaning of the word, and is extremely real and intimate. It is also funny and is shot perfectly.

The soundtrack also contains WONDERFUL music by The Shins, Frou Frou, Remy Zero, Zero 7, Iron and Wine, and Coldplay, among others. Perfect.

Zach Braff is a genius.

"Good luck exploring the infinite abyss!"
"Hey, you too!"

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Garden State - definition

Going back to that imaginary place we all call home to find out who we are. Only to find you and so much more. Meet old friends, stumble upon love, and letting go.
Simply feeling again.

Last night i found my Garden State, it was here the whole time.

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Garden State - slang

It's Zach BRAFF, not Bradford. If you're going to give a definition, at least know the name. I mean, he wrote, directed and starred in the damn thing.

"Like, oh my god, I totally like Zach Bradford.. you know, the guy from Garden State!"
"Zach Bradford.. you mean, Zach Braff? Yeah.. you should probably think twice before you go and say something about him without knowing his name..."

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Garden State

one who listens to alternative music (i.e. the arcade fire, the shins, iron and wine, cold war kids, ect.) and wear clothes such as cardigans, scarfs, and slacks

Whats that Edward kid like?
I dunno, he's kind of garden state.

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Garden State

An independent film about a man's struggle (Zach Braff) with coping with the loss of his mother, with a life of prescription induced apathy (and the release of this apathy through new found love as he returns home) and can finally live his emotions after living life without prescription drugs and finally letting go the secret of his mother's disablity by the end of the movie.

There's not really an example that can go here...it's a movie.

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Garden State

1. New Jersey's state name
2. A great and quirky independent film that turned out to be a surprising hit.

I need to visit New Jersey. And Garden State is a great film.

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