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The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou

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The first time I watched this, I really didnt like it. Then I gave it another chance and absolutely fell in love with it. It is now easily my favorite movie, one I could watch over and over again and never get bored with. Wes Anderson creates amazing scenes filled with his aquatic life. Bill Murray is perfect, a very dry and grizzled man that only he can play. He is hilarious. If you arent into dry, witty and sometimes sarcastic humor, than this movie most likely isnt for you. Red Caps and Speedos for all!

I realize this movie may not be for everyone, and I do not even like most of Wes Anderson's films, but this movie is one of my favorite movies I've seen. It's not like it has an incredible story or lovable characters, but its atmosphere is very appealing to me. If you're looking for something aquatic with Bill Murray and Jeff Goldblum, two of my favorite actors, then you've hit the jackpot, my friend. It has a quirky feel to it that finally does not feel pretentious.

And to the lady who was watching it with her husband and stopped because she feared dying of boredom, might I suggest something that caters more to short attention spans, such as Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Sure, the story sucks, the acting sucks, and the plot is more contrived than almost anything I've ever seen, but it does have pretty colors and explosions.

To be honest, I really hated this movie the first time I watched it. I just didn't get all the humour and subtle sarcastic jokes. You Really need to see this at least twice. At the moment it's high on my list as one of my favorite movies. I wouldn't take the time to write a review if I didn't think this movie deserved the credit I'm giving it!

This movie is very enjoyable if you have lived at least 30 years or were born intellectually old. Lots of humorous insights into surviving life as a human being. As good as Wes Anderson's other movies but stands on its distinctive own.

Glad I bought it as this film will be watched again.

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is simply "Fabulous".

One of Bill Murray's best career performances and edges out for first "The Razor's Edge (1984)". Cinematically stunning I give a BIG thumbs up to Wes Anderson for a great trip with out the need for drugs. Hold on, I'm not done. The sound track is masterfully applied and is the cloud that transports you on this wondrous trek.

Warning: Intellectually stunted bipeds need not attempt....

~as has been said, this movie doesn't have universal appeal per say but in its own right quite witty and very unique~ The cast play off each other with such balance and compatibilty~ This movie is eccentric in content with moments that are truly delightful, visual- great fun~

The first time I watched this I was 13 and viewed it as a comedy. I did not find it easy to follow and got bored, I think I fell asleep at one point. Watching it now I see it as a much more mature movie. Really it's about a man, who is still a boy inside longing for a father like figure, even when his "father" is a load of crap. He is willing to love and accept this man, because frankly he has idolized him all his life. The "father" figure in turn longs to have a son, even if he doesn't know how to act or relate. He is at the end of his lustrous carer and things are going down hill. There are many funny parts of this movie, but truly I would never call it a comedy. Some people complain that it is too slow but I think that is because people expect it to be a fast paced slapstick. What people need to do is view it as a documentary, granted a fake one, and then it becomes significantly more interesting, and appealing. I also enjoyed the beautiful underwater life. All in all this movie is smart, sarcastic, full of dry British humor,and well developed.

I watched this twice when I rented it, I liked it so much. You have to pick up the theme of it, which is different than almost any other movie you'll ever see. It's unusual for such an original type of movie to get to a theater.
"Tell us Dr. Zhisou, what scientific purpose would this serve?" "... ...Revenge."

If you're a fan of the dry humor of Bill Murray then I think you will enjoy this movie. I can see how some people gave it 1 star, I think it is a love it or hate it type movie. The soundtrack is also superb and matches the feel of the move perfectly -- ort of a modern 80's digital/indie mix. If there is a movie genre for silly humor in a dry fashion then this movie defines it.

I was very disappointed with this movie. My Husband and I only got through half of it. We just could not bring ourselves to finish watching it for fear of dying of boredom.