the royal tenenbaums

Xios

What you guys think of this film, i'm kinda half and half on this. And seeing as this was made before owens suicide attempt, i don't think that's relavent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Royal_Tenenbaums

koneko

Then why bring it up?

As for the film, I know there are some people here that really didn't like it, but personally I absolutely love it, and the cast is fantastic. The Darjeeling Limited should be out later this year (Wes Anderson's new movie).

S.M.B.

Just after watching Wedding Crashers and there is also a scene with Owen reading a 'Don't Jump' book. Found it uncomfortable to watch.

Back on topic, Tenenbaums is great!

johnny_ultimate

Like all of Anderson's films (except the slightly underwhelming Bottle Rocket) I think it is superb. While I don't think it is as good as Rushmore, it is still a wonderful display of Anderson's unique style, humour and heart. The whole Owen Wilson suicide connection is pretty irrelevant since it was written so much earlier than said incident. It is a bit weird to think about that scene today though.

But still, a truly excellent film.

Eoin

Added spoilers just in case:

It's a while since I've seen the film, but

was it not Luke Wilson's character that attempted suicide?

monkeyfudge

eoin_s wrote:

Added spoilers just in case:

It's a while since I've seen the film, but

was it not Luke Wilson's character that attempted suicide?

Yeah... but Owen was one of the writers... still all a bit tenuous though.

I remember being disappointed when this first came out, as I was expecting a lot from it and absolutely loved Rushmore. But it is a very good film and Gene Hackman is wonderful in it.

mike65

Not sure - I'm partial to this kind of film but felt it was a bit too thin in terms of sharp observational humour regarding the human condition. A great cast helps but there has to be more.

Mike.

KdjaCL

Went to see it in cinema and people left in their droves, me and about 5 others laughed most of the way tru.

Brilliant movie


kdjac

mike65

Well if you will insist on saving money at the midweek matinee...!

Mike.

adonis

very good movie
and i actually thought it did document the rise and fall of the human condition quite well....not as good as rushmore though

MikeHoncho

I love this movie some very funny and very touching moments also. No one has mentioned the Soundtrack yet which is out of this world. When I saw this in the cinema I had a similar experience to a previous poster were people were leaving left, right and centre but me and my mate wet ourselves laughing the whole way through. People went into it thinking they were about to see Zoolander 2 because of Wilson and Stiller (I think this was out only a few months later).

Im gonna get hung for this but the only movie Wes has made that I didnt like was the Life Aquatic (runs for door).

Shryke

Interesting fact: Wilson was meant to write The Life Aquatic with Anderson but couldn't due to prior engagements. I think it could have been a far better film, not that I didn't like it! Amen to the soundtrack. You have to love that rendition of Hey Jude!

adonis

i didnt particularly like the life aquatic either

AJ2012

I absolutely LOVE this film. Must dig out my dvd over the weekend and give it another viewing.