| The Royal Tenenbaums | | Cast : | Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow | | Director : | Wes Anderson | | Studio : | Buena Vista Home Vid | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, DTS Surround Sound | | Released Date : | December 14, 2001 | | DVD Released Date : | September 07, 2004 | | Language : | English (Dubbed), English (Original Language), English (Subtitled) | | Audience Rating : | R (Restricted) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 25, 2005 | | Summary | Sublime Beauty. | Content
 | This film is so hard to describe to people. It's such a beautiful work. Every piece of film, every part of the soundtrack creates a uniform atmosphere which shifts from humor, awkwardness, sadness, and reflection. There are so many times when just thinking a back on this movie leaves me speechless. I'm continually amazed at the balance of all the elements in the movie and everytime I watch it I realize something I hadn't seen before. |
| Rating | | | Date | July 20, 2005 | | Summary | If you dont like this movie.... | Content
| I can get a feel for people by the movies they like, (dont like). And the people that dont like this or movies like Waiting for Guffman, O Brother etc. are the kind of people that I dont like, well maybe that I dont have anything in common with would be a better way to put it.
Its too bad really, they are missing some great stuff.
I watch this movie every few months, and I love it! |
| Rating | | | Date | July 05, 2005 | | Summary | Strange and Fantastic | Content
| When I first saw this movie I was speechless. I wasnt sure exactly what I had just seen, but I knew it was GREAT! I felt like my brain was going to explode but I loved every minute. I enjoyed it immensley, although maybe you should rent it first. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 30, 2005 | | Summary | film as a litmus test... | Content
| i appreciate this flick not only for its entertainment value but also for the fact that one might well be able to use it as a litmus test for choosing friends. to illustrate: two of my best friends absolutely adore this film just as i do, whereas a guy that i know but would honestly never have anything to do with "cannot see why anyone would like that movie". a fairly ridiculous test for sure, but try it.
anyway, Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) wants to get back together with his extremely messed up and miserable family of has been geniouses after having neglected them (3 kids and an ex-wife) for most of their lives'. Some have called the flick two 'quirky' for its own good but i think if you're into the odd you'll like this (i guess its sortof Raising Arizona quirky but not as funny and with more heart). Look, this movie has Gene Hackman, Danny Glover, Angelica Houston(HOT), and BILL MURRY. It's worth at least checking out. Don't expect to bust a gut laughing (tho i kindof did). this is a very subtle and rather sad film about a bunch of very unhappy people. It's got such heart tho that you may well end up loving it.
only 4 stars because much of the sentiment seems pretty calculated especially with regards the placement of certain songs on the soundtrack. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 20, 2005 | | Summary | Great Cast! | Content
| This movie had everything to offer. I am so impressed by the ensemble cast. Gene Hackman was so credible as "Royal", Angelica Huston as "Ethaline" was just that sort of Mother that reminded me of "Carol Brady". I found myself rooting for Royal in his desire to become closer to his family. The Kids were Hilarious ((smile)) you have got to watch every scene though. This isn't one of those you can get up and come back and pick it right up where it left off, if you leave the room you probably missed something. I know there are many reviews on here about this so I won't go into a long winded display of accolades but I will say the DVD is worth it there are interviews and lots of other "quirky" extras that most will enjoy. I found this movie to be bizarringly funny, poignent moments and tearful situations. I was laughing throughout the movie and sniffling at various parts, which to me says it was good at many levels.
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