Review of Wish I Was Here (2014) by Lauren B — 06 May 2015

I certainly won't hide my affinity for Zach Braff. I've had a major crush on him since he first appeared on "Scrubs" and then had a full-on love affair with him when he made "Garden State" (which is still in my Top 10 favorite movies of all time).

I was ecstatic that Braff was finally making a follow-up and had incredibly high hopes for "Wish I was Here." The problem is that while sentimental and on-point for thirtysomethings these days, I was a bit disappointed.

The thing is, you can't make the same movie about being in your thirties that you made when you were in your twenties. And I certainly hope Zach Braff doesn't try to make this same movie when he's in his forties.

That being said, I still enjoyed "Wish I Was Here." Probably the best part is the soundtrack. If there's one thing Braff does well, it's curating a music collection that enhances the story.