Paramount at the Movies Presents: Bottle Rocket [R]

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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.

Did you know?

• One of Martin Scorsese’s top ten favorite films of the 1990s.
• Feature film debut of Owen Wilson and Luke Wilson.
• Wes Anderson first met up with his writer, co-star, and friend, Owen Wilson, when they were enrolled at the University of Texas.
• When Anthony shows Dignan his sketchbook, this is the first time on film that Owen Wilson says “wow.”