CinemaRatty: ROCKET SCIENCE: One of the Decade's Best

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ROCKET SCIENCE: One of the Decade's Best

2008-12-02 12:00:00 by Moviezzz in The Moviezzz Blog

Earlier this year I saw ROCKET SCIENCE on DVD and loved it. Like many films, my initial viewing is my only viewing, so I moved on from it.

Recently, a blogger mentioned actress Anna Kendrick being cast in the new Jason Reitman film. I pointed out how good she was in ROCKET SCIENCE, which got me to want to see it again.

Watching it again, I don’t think I praised it enough in my initial 4 1/2 star review.

This could very well turn into one of my favorite films of this decade.

I honestly believe that if say Wes or Paul Thomas Anderson’s name was on this, (instead of Jeffrey Blitz, the director of the documentary SPELLBOUND and episodes of THE OFFICE) it would have a huge following. I think it is a better film than RUSHMORE with moments that remind me of MAGNOLIA.

And Anna Kendrick gives a performance that is arguably as good as Reese Witherspoon’s in ELECTION. Her fast talking performance is truly astounding.

I decided to make a list of some of my favorite moments from the film. And these are mostly from the first half hour. I didn’t want to give anything away.

1. “46 miles away” - The opening narration, reminiscent of MAGNOLIA, perfectly sets the mood for the film.

2. “Lincoln’s a chick!”

3. “I’ve ferreted you” - Being Recruited for the debate team.

4. The wave

5. “It’s lucky I’m not dating someone from Trenton”

6. “Do you have any idea what public property is?”

7. “An old couple working on their marriage through music therapy”

8. “That’s the worst thing anyone’s ever said to me”

9. “Would you be interested in joining my club?” - Even though Jonah Hill appears in only two scenes in a library (as a guy starting a philosphy club), I wish the film was rereleased on DVD with his picture on the front, just to get people to watch it..

10. “Sylvia? No tip for you tonight” - Also features the best use of the Violent Femmes “Kiss Off”

11.“There’s a cello in your house now”

I could add more, but many of them are in the trailer (posted at the top).

And, I don’t want to give anything away.

The film also contains one of the most perfect theme songs, “I Love The Unknown” by Clem Snide.

If you have never seen ROCKET SCIENCE, add it to your Netflix queue.

ROCKET SCIENCE is available on HBO Home Video.