Sycamore Public Library call number: DVD LIF
This film, by Wes Anderson, is a favorite of mine. The cast is marvelous, headed by Bill Murray and Owen Wilson and featuring a whole host of amazing actors (Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Willem Dafoe [touchingly hilarious], Jeff Goldblum [outstanding, as always], Michael Gambon, Bud Cort, Seu Jorge [singing David Bowie songs in Portuguese throughout], and, as "intern number one", Matthew Gray Gubler). The plot is both simple (think Moby Dick) and surprisingly complex (the nature of family, the threat and power of fame, and the mystery of love).
"What might have a self-consciously quirky comedy is deepened and humanized by its rich performances, especially from Murray, who keeps getting better and better. The director of Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums scores his most funny-sad movie to date. ****"--David Sterritt, The Christian Science Monitor
Recommended for fans of other Wes Anderson movies, like The Darjeeling Limited (reviewed here), Rushmore (reviewed here), and The Royal Tenenbaums (reviewed here).
Reviewed by: Amy
Age group: Adult
Classification: Entertainment/Fiction
MPAA: Rated R for language, some drug use, violence and partial nudity
Grade: B
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