BOTTLE ROCKET
BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELL
JANUARY 19, 2013
Wes Anderson’s first feature film is terrific, developing his pronounced style and quirk almost immediately in his career, directing the Wilson brothers in a dark comedy about heisting and camaraderie. Both brothers show their unique acting styles and bright futures and work with Anderson to produce multiple comedic sequences. The quality of the film does not scream first-time feature, having a touch of an independent film while never feeling loose or underdeveloped, constantly feeling polished and well handled.
RELEASE DATE
February 21, 1996
DIRECTOR
Wes Anderson
WRITTEN BY
Owen Wilson
Wes Anderson
STUDIO
Sony Pictures
Columbia Pictures
R
(for language)
COMEDY
CRIME
DRAMA
91 minutes
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Robert Yeoman
COMPOSER
Mark Mothersbaugh
EDITOR
David Moritz
CAST
Owen Wilson
Luke Wilson
Robert Musgrave
Andrew Wilson
Lumi Cavazos
James Caan
PRODUCED BY
Polly Platt
Cynthia Hargrave
BUDGET
$40 million
