Anthony Adams (Luke Wilson) is about to be released from a voluntary mental hospital, but the perpetual plotting Dignan (Owen Wilson) is there ready for Anthony's "escape".  On their way home on a Greyhound bus, Dignan lays out their criminal plan for the next 70 years and what they need to do to obtain their goals within this time.  They set out to accomplish these goals with the help of Bob Mapplethorpe (Robert Musgrave) whose car they need, and they equip themselves with guns.  However, as the story unfolds, their dreams and visions are set into action in a most feeble manner, and it seems like their ability to dream is grander than what they can accomplish.  Bottle Rocket is a funny and clever film with a superb script that enhances the cinematic experience that leaves the audience with brilliant dialogues and several notions to reflect on.