Bottle Rocket - The Criterion Collection

Wes Anderson first illustrated his lovingly detailed, slightly surreal cinematic vision in this witty and warm portrait of three young middleclass misfits. Fresh out of a mental hospital, gentle Anthony (Luke Wilson) finds himself once again embroiled in the machinations of his best friend, elaborate schemer Dignan (Owen Wilson). With the aid of getaway driver Bob (Robert Musgrave), they develop a needlessly complex, mildly successful plan to rob a small bookstore-then go on the lam. Also featuring Lumi Cavazos as Inez, the South American housekeeper Anthony falls in love with, and James Caan as local thief extraordinaire Mr. Henry, Bottle Rocket is a charming, hilarious, affectionate look at the folly of dreamers. Shot against radiant southwestern backdrops, it's the film that put Anderson and the Wilson brothers on the map.Director-Approved Special Edition Features:New, restored high-definition digital transfer supervised and approved by director Wes Anderson and director of photography Robert YeomanDolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 on Blu-ray)Commentary by director/co-writer Anderson and co-writer/star Owen WilsonThe Making of Bottle Rocket : an original documentary by filmmaker Barry Braverman featuring Anderson, James L. Brooks, James Caan, Temple Nash Jr., Kumar Pallana, Polly Platt, Mark Mothersbaugh, Robert Musgrave, Richard Sakai, David and Sandy Wasco, Andrew, Luke, and Owen Wilson, and Robert YeomanThe original thirteen-minute black-and-white Bottle Rocket short film from 199211 deleted scenesAnamorphic screen test, storyboards, location photos, and behind-the-scenes photographs by Laura WilsonThe Shafrazi Lectures, no. 1: Bottle RocketMurita Cycles, a 1978 short film by BravermanPLUS: A booklet featuring an essay by executive producer James L. Brooks, an appreciation by Martin Scorsese, and original artwork by Ian Dingman