"The Royal Tenenbaums" is a film I recommend but I must point out that it's not everyone's sort of movie. Wes Anderson has written and directed a film that is filled with EXTREMELY strange characters that are very bizarre--not not in a John Waters way--more in a way that just left me a bit confused. I assume this was his intention but no matter how strange it gets, there is a certain likable aspect of the film...though exactly what this is, I am sure I can clearly say. I think it has a lot to do with the folks being completely different--and after reviewing more than 12000 films, it's nice to see something different.
Gene Hackman plays the title character--a ne'er do well named Royal Tenenbaum. He's abandoned his family and inexplicably has returned after two decade's absence and wants readmission to the family. The plot, whether intended or not, is a remake of the old Warner Brothers film "Daughters Courageous"--though aside from the general plot, the films are not at all alike due to the quirkiness of "The Royal Tenenbaums". This is one you just need to see to believe--and the story never is believable but it's also never dull.
By the way, in addition to the family members played by Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and Luke Wilson, other major actors in the film include Danny Glover, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray. This is yet another oddball performance/characterization from Bill Murray--who has made a long string of odd ones over the last decade or so, such as "Lost in Translation", "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" and "Broken Flowers". They don't always work but you have to respect his willingness to try something different.
Oh, by the way, although they said it in the film, traumatic events do NOT turn a person's hair white. That's a myth.
Gene Hackman plays the title character--a ne'er do well named Royal Tenenbaum. He's abandoned his family and inexplicably has returned after two decade's absence and wants readmission to the family. The plot, whether intended or not, is a remake of the old Warner Brothers film "Daughters Courageous"--though aside from the general plot, the films are not at all alike due to the quirkiness of "The Royal Tenenbaums". This is one you just need to see to believe--and the story never is believable but it's also never dull.
By the way, in addition to the family members played by Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller and Luke Wilson, other major actors in the film include Danny Glover, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray. This is yet another oddball performance/characterization from Bill Murray--who has made a long string of odd ones over the last decade or so, such as "Lost in Translation", "The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou" and "Broken Flowers". They don't always work but you have to respect his willingness to try something different.
Oh, by the way, although they said it in the film, traumatic events do NOT turn a person's hair white. That's a myth.