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The Royal Tenenbaums | Year: 2001 Classification: Comedy Directed: - Wes Anderson Actors/Actresses: - Alec Baldwin - Danny Glover - Gene Hackman - Anjelica Huston - Gwyneth Paltrow - Ben Stiller - Owen Wilson - Luke Wilson A SUBDUED GENIUS Any reviewer upon this page who finds this movie confronting the ideas of suicide, family, death, addiction, denial, and obsession for "younger viewers" should be instantly dismissed. Furthermore, any reviewer who claims that this movie doesn't have depth should also be dismissed on the grounds that no, this movie isn't a classic Hollywood film with a little moral at the end that punches you in the face. This work doesn't pander to the masses. The poignancy expounded is an incredibly subdued genius that takes actual reflection and thought to uncover. As for the comedic elements of the story, well, I suppose that relies on taste. It's not slapstick, or dumb humor, or shock humor. It's dark, often absurd, and most of the time underplayed. However, if you like that kind of comedy (my friends and I laughed through the entire two hours) then this film is hilarious. Gene Hackman's performance is amazing, as is the performance of all of the other characters. The directing was unbelievable with long, beautiful shots, as well as quick cuts and snappy camera movement. The movie flowed all the way through, set up tension right at the beginning, allowed the audience to watch the problems get flushed out as the story progressed, and they did not conclude until the end. By that simple standard this movie cannot be considered boring at any point. Also, you can't look at this movie as a plot driven piece. It's a film about the characters in which there is great depth of plot. The characters are all so eccentric and such individuals it's hard to not just sit there and admire them for the entire film. Anyway, if you haven't gathered my opinion of the film yet from this review, I would definitely consider this movie for the best film of the year and a must see for anyone whose willing to depart from Hollywood dramas, give a movie some thought, and embrace the Tenenbaums. whats not to understand?? This film is a film for all those who liked the Graduate, Harold and Maude, Rushmore, an ocassional Bergman film, and JD Salinger. Lesser reviews have stated that they didn't get the point. Well, like most films without an overwhelming, overstated message, this film is what it is...a nice, funny, SIMPLE slice of life. The Royal Tennenbaums is a fictional ride through a family's co-existence with each other and those closely related to them. Each character in this film develops depth and warmth. No matter how bad or evil Royal (Gene Hackman) appears to the naked eye, there a certain amount of likabilty one can't help feel for him. The humor is real and subtle, making the aftertaste of the film that much more enjoyable. When you leave this film, you can't help but think about it and remember it in such a way that it only gets better as each day goes by. See it and discuss it with your friends, and then discover how good it actually is. The film presents us with a set of dilemmas and taboo subjects (such as drug abuse, incest, adoption, illness, abandonment, rejection, and racism), and then has the courage to poke fun at all of them in a crafty way. Hilarious and heartfelt from beginning to end. A genuinely wonderful movie.. I usually prefer older movies, but this could possibly be my favorite movie of all time. The script it brilliant, it's hilarious and touching. There's sorrow in the humor that makes it seem very real. The movie is very observant of human nature, and very insightful. It's also accompanied by a wonderful soundtrack, that compliments the dialogue and camerawork beautifully. Buy The Royal Tenenbaums at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Royal Tenenbaums Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Royal Tenenbaums This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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