48 Movies Set in New Jersey, From ‘Clerks’ to ‘The Wedding Singer’ – PureWow
1. “Garden State” (2004)
This romantic gem kicks off when a struggling actor, played by Zach Braff, heads home to Jersey for his mother’s funeral, despite having been estranged from his family for nearly a decade. Once he’s back in the Garden State, he falls for the dysfunctional girl-next-door type, an oh-so-pretty pathological liar (played by Natalie Portman). The narrative here is lacking in nuance and the relationship rife with romantic cliches, but you’ll probably need some Kleenex, nonetheless. Plus, the soundtrack is great.