"Movie Review: The Royal Tenenbaums (Anderson)": 12/31/2001

12/31/2001 Entry: "Movie Review: The Royal Tenenbaums (Anderson)"

I had read a lot of reviews saying that this was not as enjoyable as Rushmore, so I think I went in with the right expectations. It took a while to get going since the trailers had already given away the basic story, but there were some excellent scenes throughout. Lots of really funny lines. The characters were interesting to watch even if they weren't always realistic. A lot of the sets were interesting, too - I loved the game closet, and the paintings in Owen Wilson's character's apartment were incredible. What were they? My goodness. It was definitely a movie where the creator's fingerprints can be seen all over, which isn't always a good thing, but still seemed ok here. I think, though, that his next movie should try for something a little different, or the appeal of this style will wear a little thin. All of the acting here was good, the only negative thing I can really say is that I wish Bill Murray had been given a funnier role. Overall, this was enjoyable but not revolutionary.