Directed by Wes Anderson, Bottle Rocket is a crime comedy starring Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, and James Caan. The film follows a group of aspiring criminals whose small-scale heists and delusions of grandeur consistently fall short of reality. Blending deadpan humor with offbeat character dynamics, the film marks Andersons feature debut and introduces many of his recurring themes. It has since gained recognition as an early example of his distinctive style.

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Wes Anderson first illustrated his lovingly detailed, slightly surreal cinematic vision (with cowriter Owen Wilson) in this visually witty and warm portrait of three young misfits. Best friends Anthony (Luke Wilson), Dignan (Owen Wilson), and Bob (Robert Musgrave) stage a wildly complex, mildly successful robbery of a small bookstore, then go on the lam. During their adventures, Anthony falls in love with a South American housekeeper, Inez (Lumi Cavazos), and they befriend local thief extraordinaire Mr. Henry (James Caan). Bottle Rocket is a charming, hilarious, affectionate look at the folly of dreamers, shot against radiant southwestern backdrops, and the film that put Anderson and the Wilson brothers on the map.

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Three friends plan to pull off a simple robbery and go on the run.

DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Wes Anderson and director of photography Robert Yeoman, with DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack

Audio commentary featuring Anderson and co-writer/actor Owen Wilson

The Making of Bottle Rocket: an original documentary by filmmaker Barry Braverman featuring Anderson, producer James L. Brooks, actors James Caan and Luke and Owen Wilson, and others

The original thirteen-minute black-and-white Bottle Rocket short film from 1992

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