Bottle Rocket

"Bottle Rocket" follows the misadventures of the Anthony (Luke Wilson), the charismatic but unstable Dignan (Owen Wilson), and their easily influenced friend, Bob (Robert Musgrave). After Anthony is released (Escapes? Stages an escape? Or just leaves?) from a mental hospital, Dignan reveals an absurdly detailed 75 year plan for the trio form a criminal gang.

Their first venture, the over-planned robbery of a local bookstore, leads to chaotic road trip. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters. Eventually , they team up wirh a mysterious criminal played by the great James Caan.

"Bottle Rocket" is offbeat to say the least. It marks the feature film debut of director Wes Anderson and the acting debut of the Wilson brothers, Owen and Luke. The film showcases Anderson's signature distinctive visual style, dry humor, and quirky characters. Every line of dialogue in "Bottle Rocket" is a gem.