Movie to see: "The Royal Tenenbaums"

I saw Rushmore, I liked Rushmore.

I saw the preview for Wes Anderson's next flick The Royal Tenenbaums, and hoped it would be able to match the wit and originality of his previous movie (the preview certainly was promising).

I saw it this evening.

The Royal Tenenbaums surpassed my expectations. Its very, very well crafted. Full of excellent visuals and mise-en-scene (some of the best I've seen in a while) that load the movie with extra humor and information. The soundtrack (like Rushmore) is well matched and sets the tone well (lots of great 70's-ish music).

The story is terrific. The characters, all funny, all witty, all quirky are developed evenly and with style. Where Rushmore had Max Fischer, The Royal Tenenbaums has an array of equally involving, flawed personalities (crowned by Gene Hackman). The cast adds so much: Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Owen & Luke Wilson, Danny Glover, Anjelica Huston, Bill Murray... all incredible. There's gotta be a nomination in there somewhere...

I hate giving away plot, so I'll save it for you to discover on your own (hopefully from watching it). It opens with a sharp, quick, very funny series of clips about all the characters, their past lives, and their current situation. Its so brisk and humorous you almost loose the desire for a plot. Fortunately, Anderson doesn't deny the viewers a worthy story for his (and co-writer Owen Wilson's) characters. Bringing in drama without ever loosing sight of the dark wit. I'm amazed it was able to blend the two so well. I saw it in a sold out crowd, there were serious applause when it was over.

An amazing movie, proof that intellegent comedy does still exist!
(I never did see Bottle Rocket, now I have to)

It's playing in LA and NY only right now. It should spread to the rest of you eventually <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Rushmore was GREAT!
And i have been wanting to see the royal tenebaums for a while, i saw a poster for it at a theature here in ventura a while ago, and have been wanting to see it since then.
Its playing here now i think, or in a few days, im gonna see it, and i will love it.

I hate to agree with you, but this movie does look hilarious.

I thought it looked a lot like Rushmore, are you saying it was made by the same guy?

If it is: Definitely worth seeing, sneak in if you have to.

Originally posted by Eric:
<STRONG>I hate to agree with you, but this movie does look hilarious.

I thought it looked a lot like Rushmore, are you saying it was made by the same guy?

If it is: Definitely worth seeing, sneak in if you have to.</STRONG>

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Yeah, it's their third movie (Wes Anderson always directs, but he's co-written all three with Owen Wilson).

The movie's been selling out consistantly in LA, so doing the ol' "Bruin theater hop" may be difficult <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

I'm a big fan of Rushmore for some reason. I really can't wait for this new one. Thanks for the little review Bobak.

Originally posted by Bobak:
<STRONG>Yeah, it's their third movie (Wes Anderson always directs, but he's co-written all three with Owen Wilson).

The movie's been selling out consistantly in LA, so doing the ol' "Bruin theater hop" may be difficult <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"></STRONG>

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I'm sure it is being released everywhere else at this point. Not sure about a date though.

I'll see if I can find the time to go and see it.

PS: It's never impossible to sneak into a movie. <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0"> Just wait for people to walk out past the ticket collector and they never even look. <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

i think its only gonna be in select theatures.
Erik, centry 16 here in ventura is playing it i think, they have a poster for it.
Its not too far from you.
Im seeing it there.

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I wouldn't worry, I'll see wide release. Any movie with Stiller, Paltrow and Hackman will for sure.

What was the guys other movie besides rushmore and this one?
I loved rushmore

Originally posted by mookystains:
<STRONG>What was the guys other movie besides rushmore and this one?
I loved rushmore</STRONG>

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Bottle Rocket, as mentioned in my first post <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/smirk.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/tongue.gif" border="0">

If you have not seen Bottle Rocket, check it out. I thought it was great.

ill try to find a place that has it for rent.
Have you guys seen a movie called somthing like,
"Box the Moonlight"?
Its great.
So briggs, it looks like you like punk.
HAve you heard "godstomper"?
Look at muh sig.
Im into lots of stuff people havent heard of, like power violence, crust, grindcore stuff.

Originally posted by mookystains:
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Im into lots of stuff people havent heard of, like power violence, crust, grindcore stuff.</STRONG>

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I used to listen to Napalm Death (I really enjoyed their Greed Killing album).

I was actually looking for bottle rocket at my local video store today. This store sucks, so they obviously didn't have it.

Can't wait for royal tennebaums. opens up nationwide friday

Originally posted by Bobak:
<STRONG>I used to listen to Napalm Death (I really enjoyed their Greed Killing album).</STRONG>

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Napalm death is cool.
I only really like there old stuff.
Im trying to get a copy of there first debut called "scum"
On either vinyl or CD.

Originally posted by mookystains:
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Napalm death is cool.
I only really like there old stuff.
Im trying to get a copy of there first debut called "scum"
On either vinyl or CD.</STRONG>

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I have that somewhere.

The highlight has to be the notorious 6-second song (more like a blast).

ah then you should hear godstomper.
I have a double CD of them that has 105 songs, and there are about like 7 songs in a row that are literally 1 or 2 seconds long.
Godstomper is awesome, theres 2 people in the band,
and basses that sings, and a drummer.
i have a few od there CDs and most of the songs are about 45 seconds long.