The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)'s comments

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Xondar

This isn't my favourite Wes Anderson movie, yet I love this movie.

5 years 4 months ago

I don't know what's with Wes Anderson movies that makes it so comfortable... like it's familiar in a way. Maybe it's the great color scheme and symmetry of the shots, and the very polite dialogues even when the characters are arguing.

8 years 3 months ago

Siskoid

The Royal Tenenbaums perfects Anderson's style and tells the story of a peculiar family brought back together when the estranged dad (Gene Hackman) returns for selfish reasons, telling everyone he's dying. His kids were all over-achievers as children, which has made them despondent failures as adults, and though it's all very quirky and exaggerated, there's real heart to it too. The performances are real, and the sadness permeating the film makes the characters genuinely connect even if it wasn't their intention. One of the things I find incredible about Anderson's output is that while Hollywood warns movie makers away from working with children and animals, he always uses both to great effect.

8 years 11 months ago

corchap

My favourite Ben Stiller performance. This type of role is great for him.
This awkward family portrayal was spot on. Loved it.

9 years ago

japhyryder

my dad left me when i was like 6 too so this movie is kinda pretty much about me.

9 years 3 months ago

Miss Jitterbug

The direction was kind of peculiar but beautiful, I enjoyed it!

10 years 2 months ago

nishithrs

Enjoyed everything except Gywneth Paltrow, prevented the movie from being really good

10 years 6 months ago

lomonti

At some points in your life, family can seem to be a total disaster sometimes so far of understanding that you need to laugh inside, still is not funny, sometimes.

11 years 2 months ago

Rigters

This movie is very nice. I love this type of comedy, for me this is the "real" comedy. And it also has one of the best soundtracks ever. Bob Dylan, The Clash, Ramones, The Velvet Underground, Lennon/Beatles. Some of the best artists/bands ever, in just one soundtrack. Very good!

11 years 4 months ago