Review of Bottle Rocket (1996) by Donald Z — 31 Mar 2013

Bottle Rocket is a charming, and often hilarious, debut for Anderson and the Wilson brothers filled with awkward romance, failed heists, and overwhelming shenanigans.

This review of Bottle Rocket (1996) was written by Donald Z on 31 Mar 2013.

Bottle Rocket has generally received positive reviews.

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