The experience of watching Bottle Rocket didn’t really grab me, and while the ending was better than what came before, it wasn’t enough to change my overall impression of this first movie Wes Anderson directed. I wouldn't say I actively disliked it, though. Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson both appear on screen, which is neat because they aren’t playing brothers in the film—a surprisingly pleasant detail. Robert Musgra…

It continually surprises me that _Bottle Rocket_ is almost universally considered to be among Wes Anderson’s weakest films. Seeing the rating below 70% on this site was genuinely upsetting. And because there weren't any reviews of the film, I felt it was my responsibility as a fan to try and champion it, however inadequately. People often criticize Anderson’s movies for being overly precious or affected. Yet, surp…