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The Royal Tenenbaums (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Gene Hackman (Actor), Anjelica Huston (Actor), Wes Anderson (Director) Rated:

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Genre	Comedy
Format	Blu-ray
Contributor	Gene Hackman, Wes Anderson, Anjelica Huston, Luke Wilson, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow
Language	English
Runtime	1 hour and 50 minutes

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Royal Tenenbaum (Unforgiven’s Gene Hackman) and his wife, Etheline (Prizzi’s Honor’s Anjelica Huston) had three children—Chas, Margot, and Richie—and then they separated. Chas (Meet the Parents’ Ben Stiller) started buying real estate in his early teens and seemed to have an almost preternatural understanding of international finance. Margot (Shakespeare in Love’s Gwyneth Paltrow) was a playwright and received a Braverman Grant of $50,000 in the ninth grade. Richie (Rushmore’s Luke Wilson) was a junior champion tennis player and won the U.S. Nationals three years in a row. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. The Royal Tenenbaums is a hilarious, touching, and brilliantly stylized study of melancholy and redemption from Wes Anderson (The Darjeeling Limited).

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ CRRN2187BR
Director ‏ : ‎ Wes Anderson
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Blu-ray
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 50 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2012
Actors ‏ : ‎ Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Ben Stiller, Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Studio ‏ : ‎ Criterion Collection
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0083V2W4U
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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One of my top five desert island films

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 15, 2021

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I absolutely get all the reasons why a person wouldn't like this film and that's completely fine. I don't think I'm somehow better or a part of this pretentious "in" crowd for loving it. Truth be told, when I saw this in the theater in 2002, I didn't like it for most of the reasons people have said. Then something happened when I watched it again a year later -- I loved it. I loved it irrationally. I loved it so much I thought I was in need of help because I couldn't understand why. For almost a year I watched it nearly every night. When it came on here, I watched it with glee, pausing often to examine the details of every scene (i.e. Ethlene's many suiters montage).

There is a push/pull feel to "The Royal Tenenbaums" (and most Wes Anderson films) that often surpasses character development and plot. To me it's like entering a dream in a parallel universe that's real but somehow also stuck in that dream. The near constant dry humor makes me laugh out loud, even now. I love the often humorous montages, these meticulous dollhouse scenes, the constant symbolism, the hidden messages, the drawn out dialog but without warning you're hit with some very real, heavy, not so pretty dysfunctional, flawed scenes only to be put back into levity moments after. In many scenes, you're in both spaces at the same time. Not many films can get away with this. More on that in a second.

Gene Hackman was brilliant as was Anjelica Houston, Danny Glover and Bill Murray. Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson and Kumar Pallana all embodied their strange characters beautifully.

THE SOUNDTRACK!! Glorious. Perfect. Amazing. Wes Anderson always puts one hell of a soundtrack together and this one is one of the greatest of all time. The sequences and the soundtrack have become this warm center that play almost as important a role as the actors themselves.

It's clear that taking on these one-dimensional cartoon characters who were once the "grass is greener" family and driving them into severe, comedic, absurdist, dysfunction in their adult lives is a way of saying "appreciate what you are and stop looking at other peoples' lives as though they're any more with it than you are." I think we all knew a family like this. There is a deeper undercurrent however that I think sidesteps the plot and character development entirely. It's why I think my love for this film is so bedrocked.

Okay here we go, the "get it" factor: Luke Wilson's disturbing scene put it all into context. It was powerfully dark, perhaps one of the darker things I'd seen in a film. It made me want to spontaneously combust during that flash sequence to Elliott Smith (a whole other sad parallel there) only for me to immediately be condensed back into comic relief the very next scene. That's not easy to do but Wes Anderson pulled it off several times in Tenenbaums. I think that's where the absolute love of this format stems: This strange feeling of being pulled in and abruptly out of very profound moments and very comedic moments as if to be reminded "It's not really all that serious but it is, but it isn't." It brings about thoughts on life itself, real life, and maybe that's the message I needed to be reminded?

It either clicks with you or it doesn't but The Royal Tenenbaums, at least for me, is one of those films I will never stop loving for everything it is and for everything it isn't, but is.

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Matthew D'Souza

A Whimsical Masterpiece with Heartfelt Compassion

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 18, 2020

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A dreamy experience of heartwarming charm and real emotion.

Wes Anderson’s indie comedy-drama The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) is a pleasant bit of escapism for anyone that needs a laugh or some sincerity. The Royal Tenenbaums may be Wes’ best feature film. Wes Anderson’s status as an American auteur and cinema icon are forever solidified with his third motion picture: The Royal Tenenbaums. It’s gentle spirit, fast pace, dark subject matter, and earnest tackling of these issues make The Royal Tenenbaums timeless fun. Owen Wilson and Wes Anderson’s script takes on family, expectations, disappointment, parenting, divorce, marriage, love, and death. The Royal Tenenbaums is approached with an irreverent, absurdist sense of humor that makes the film a blast to watch, but the dramatic segments hit hard making The Royal Tenenbaums Wes Anderson’s most serious film to date despite the majority of it remaining fantastic comedy.

Dylan Tichenor’s editing is so neat and fast that he effortlessly takes you across an entire family’s 22 year journey in a brisk 110 minute movie. Karen Patch’s costumes are iconic already from Gwyneth Paltrow’s fur coat, striped mini-dress, and black eye-liner look to Gene Hackman’s pink suit. Everyone in The Royal Tenenbaums looks hilarious or cool. Mark Mothersbaugh’s score is magical for The Royal Tenenbaums. Combining folk rock, alternative rock, and indie rock sounds for a whimsical soundscape like every Wes Anderson picture. David Wasco and Carl Sprague’s production design is killer with their cute New York house and apartment designs. Their use of bright primary colors fits Robert D. Yeoman’s symmetrical framing and quaint wide shots for comedic value. All his close-up shots are intimate and striking as well.

Gene Hackman is phenomenal as Royal Tenenbaum. He flawlessly cons his family into allowing him to stick around, then genuinely gets to know each person and attempts to aid them with their problems. Gene Hackman elevates an already impressively crafted feature into a cult classic. He is funny in every scene with these little gestures and particular phrases, while also authentically finding his character’s heartfelt core. The Royal Tenenbaums is honestly one of Gene Hackman’s best performances in an already legendary career. He’s very fun here.

Anjelica Huston is excellent as a nurturing mother learning to love again. Danny Glover is fun and likable as her new lover. Ben Stiller is outstanding as a grieving widower and overprotective father with no forgiveness for his own. Gwyneth Paltrow hypnotizes you every scene with her natural beauty and alluring emo aesthetic. Her dour mood is a fun shift in tone as she steals every scene she’s in as far as I’m concerned. Luke Wilson is devastating in one of his best acting roles, while Owen Wilson hams it up as a drug addicted novelist and part-time cowboy. Andrew Wilson cameos as Gwyneth’s relation within a hilarious axe scene.

Bill Murray is likable as Gwyneth’s older husband. His disappointment and frustration are particularly funny, while also being naturally sad about everything. Seymour Cassel has a fun cameo as a hotel worker and medical enthusiast. Dipak and Kumar Pallana have great cameos like in Bottle Rocket and Rushmore.

I should mention that I really enjoyed Alec Baldwin’s straightlaced narration. His voice tenderly contributes to The Royal Tenenbaums’ moving tone. Additionally, if you listen in closely, you can hear Wes Anderson himself voice the first tennis match commentator.

In all, The Royal Tenenbaums has persisted as an indie film classic with good reason. It is miraculously well crafted with cute direction, fun performances, sweet music, and genuine heart. I love The Royal Tenenbaums and would happily recommend it for anyone that wants to smile.

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Thomas Bojko

Great movie

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 15, 2022

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One of Wes Anderson's best and most eccentric films

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 19, 2020

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The Royal Tenenbaums was another eccentric story by Wes Anderson. The family was made up of Royal (Gene Hackman) the father and Etheline (Anjelica Huston) the mother. Chas (Ben Stiller) was a financial genius who started his own company. Margot (Gwyneth) was adopted and was a playwright. Richie (Luke Wilson) was a champion tennis player. They achieved all these goals before they were teenagers. When they became adults however things began falling apart for them. Etheline was the greatest supporter of her children while Royal was more indifferent and was a bit of a miscreant. The question was could they overcome their idiosyncrasies and become a family again.

There’s plenty of low key comedy during the family reunion. Chas for example is afraid of death after his wife passed away so he runs his kids through fire drills and other ridiculous routines every day. Royal decides the two sons can’t be cooped up and takes them to shop lift, throw water balloons at passing taxis and other forms of entertainment. There are a few laugh out loud moments as well.

Most of the film just explores how eccentric each character is which is the drama side of the story. If you like Wes Anderson’s films this is one of his best releases.

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GenuineImitation

Family - can't live with them...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 3, 2022

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..can't live without them.
We have watched this movie multiple times. Deadpan humor. Stellar cast. Excellent writing and directing. Love this movie.

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MrAdam

Good buy

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 18, 2022

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Great film for good price. The dvd and everything were in good shape. The box art is nice, and I am glad I bought this. Wes Anderson knows how to make a great film.

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Slowlearner

It didn't do it for me

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 1, 2020

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I see other people liked this film, so all I can say is it didn't do it for me. Good performances all round but it was like a near-miss Woody Alan movie. Not awful, but I was a bit bored and did not find the characters interesting or engaging. Gene Hackman was in fine form as usual, but even his character (the father of a dysfunctional family of "geniuses") varies from dull to vaguely unpleasant. Bottom line: no laughs.

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Random Tandem

A window on a strange family

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 24, 2013

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The description of this film left me unsure what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised and rather enjoyed its left-field humour. The basic premise of a dysfunctional family attempting to right some wrongs and restore themselves is of course not new to film-making. But some of the extreme twists and turns of how this particular family go about things is hugely bizarre. Within many families there will be topics that remain out of bounds for various reasons; this family has them in abundance!

Seeing Gene Hackman in a comedy role was unexpected, but he pulled it off with aplomb. I already knew he was a great actor, but this uncharacteristic part further reinforced my admiration. Gwyneth Paltrow also shone very brightly, giving a great turn as a former child prodigy turned nervous wreck adult. Throughout this film there is a succession of events that should generate light chuckles, which build its momentum and carry it along rather well. There are also a couple of mood-changing darker moments which linger in the air, to make you wonder whether laughing was appropriate. A clever ploy. Recommended

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Ross P. Hyland

Another excellent Wes Anderson finally on Region "B"...... Now for Life Aquatic and Rushmore!!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on June 21, 2018

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21st June 2018..... and the very helpful Mr Mulvaney from Criterion has advised that RUSHMORE is soon be released as a Region "B" Blu Ray.... (finally).

Also, for your interest, there is already a release of "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" as a region "B" release due for shipping in a few days (25th June 2018.)

This release of The Royal Tenenbaums is excellent...... Wes Anderson is incapable of making a bad film!

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teavil

Such a good film!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 3, 2014

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From the opening credits, I loved the whole film. The cast is superb and the acting consistently brilliant. The story - three siblings back under one roof for the first time since they were each a child genius - is excellent - dark and comic and strange. Luke Wilson in the most melancholy role I've seen him in, Ben Stiller for once not playing for laughs, Owen Wilson as the truly preposterous academic, Eli Cash, Paltrow in her most watchable role by a mile, and Angelica Huston as the calm and dignified wife called upon to house her dying estranged and disgraceful husband and his faithful retainer. Everything about this film is brilliant.

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Kate

Fantastic Birthday Present

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 8, 2012

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Hilarious and witty comedy, Yet another great film by Wes Anderson. Royal Tenenbaums is basically a film about a dysfunctional family's dynamics, showing the relationships of each of the characters with the main protaganist, Royal Tenenbaum - played wonderfully by Gene Hackman. The whole cast are pefect, with my favourite performances coming from Luke Wilson and Ben Stiller.
The soundtrack as always with a Wes Anderson film is fantastically indie and only adds to the style and feel of the film - with songs from; the Rolling Stones, Nico, Nick Drake, The Clash, Paul Simon, and Van Morrison, though my favourite has to be Mutato Muzika Orchestra's version of "Hey Jude"
Absolutely love this film and definitely recommend you give it a go, If you haven't seen it you are definitely missing out.

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