20 Underrated Movies You Have To See

You may remember Zach Braff as the guy from Scrubs, but here's a welcome reminder that he's also an accomplished writer and director. 2004's Garden State was his first foray into filmmaking, and it's clear that the change in role served Braff well, because the film he ended up with is a brilliant little drama.

Andrew Largeman (Braff) is a depressed and struggling young actor who returns home after being away for a decade, to attend the funeral of his late mother. Back home, Largeman confronts his estranged father (the late, great Ian Holm) about his childhood; meets a compulsive liar and adventurous soul (Natalie Portman); and re-connects with an old school friend, Mark (Peter Sarsgaard).

Taking all the tropes you'd associate with a twentysomething coming-home dramedy, Braff crafts a film of subtly and passion which tackles depression, life's hurdles and relationship with maturity and thoughtfulness. It also features a great soundtrack and a certain charm that makes it impossibly likeable.

With Garden State, becoming an adult has never looked so exciting.