The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

Directed by Wes Anderson

Whilst I’ve traditionally veered away from mainstream cinema, I had the pleasure to rewatch both this film – The Royal Tenenbaums, and Jeunet‘s Amélie on the same day. They are two films that always manage to put a smile on my face.

A fabulous ensemble cast, (it’s as though I’m seeing Salinger‘s Glass family come alive in technicolour) with the darling Bill Murray, the always charming Luke Wilson and even his annoying brother Owen is funny here. Margot Tenenbaum is easily Gwyneth Paltrow‘s best character performance: who could forget the scene of her coming off the bus – in slow motion, and to Nico‘s sultry voice – to meet her brother, Richie, at the station?

As with Anderson‘s other films, especially the Life Aquatic, the soundtrack is brilliant. I have it on CD.

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