This film was listed at my video store as a 'comedy'. I think this was somewhat misleading. While it certainly had funny bits in it I consider it more of a dramatic piece with occasional highlights of the ludicrous in life. That said, this movie is difficult to pigeon-hole in other ways. It has a fantastic ensemble cast but is more than a mere ensemble piece. It is dark yet sweet, funny and tragic. It is not the type of film I rave about (unlike Rushmore) as soon as it ends, but it is one that I will think about days after it is over. An interesting piece, well executed, but more quietly impressive than overwhelmingly brilliant. My vote 7/10 but would almost have been an 8.
Review of The Royal Tenenbaums
