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60 out of 100

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8.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Starring: Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson
  • Summary: Three best friends attempt to escape their suburban boredom through a life of crime. But these bickering, bumbling thieves are no match for the local "godfather" (Caan) who leads them into the biggest heist of their careers. (Sony)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Steve Daly
    83
    The title refers to cheap fireworks that fizz before they flame out quietly, and that's what three Southwestern slackers do in this amiable heist movie-cum-road flick.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    60
    This lightweight road picture about a group of inept thieves has an uneven beginning but ends up charming and satisfying.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Mick LaSalle
    25
    The film itself is wretched. A grueling, numbing black hole.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. CelbertB.
    8
    Not Anderson's best, but far better than most. Owen Wilson is excelent.
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  2. tonyGreen
    7
    The usual fare from Wes Anderson. This one has the same tone, the same themes as all his later films. Which is not neccessarily a bad thing. There are some good jokes here, and pretty high production values for an 'indie'. The film that started the Wilson brother's careers (Owen and Luke) and they do well in this. worth a look, especially for Wes Anderson fans… Expand
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  3. grandpajoe6191
    6
    The movie's cinematography is impressive as well as the performance of the actors if you realize this was a student movie. But Wes Anderson's "Bottle Rocket" doesn't really have any twists or thrills in its plot; you'll be watching a 91 minute movie will interest, but no more than that level.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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