The Royal Tenenbaums – Royal is an understatement!

What is your favorite movie?

Gina Valencia Ramsey, Long Beach, CA

Dearest Gina,

Thanks for asking! The Royal Tenenbaums, hands down. I could watch that movie on a loop. Everyone can. Wes Anderson’s attention to detail and hilarious nuances are so layered, that you notice something different every (pause) single (pause) time.

I pity the fools who consider this movie a serious drama. It’s a comedy, albeit subtle. No, there aren’t poop jokes and obscene sex gags often seen in films like The Hangover and (insert Seth Rogen comedy here). The humor in The Royal Tenenbaums is exponentially clever. It’s tied to all the mini tragedies in each character’s life. After all, there is a fine line. Royal introducing Margot to everyone as his “adopted daughter,” Richie taking off his shoes and yet only one sock during his breakdown on a televised tennis match; exquisite.

Many factors come together in this film to create a perfect storm…of awesomeness.

1) Gene Hackman

2) Splashes of Vince Guiraldi’s Christmastime is Here

3) Wes Anderson’s immaculate detail – a little sad, a little off and quietly hilarious

4) The Hot & Hilarious Trifecta: Owen Wilson, Ben Stiller & Luke Wilson (well, Luke maybe not so hilarious)

5) The not-yet-mentioned all-star cast: Bill Murray, Danny Glover, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelica Huston

6) Mordechai the falcon – he breaks my heart

7) The house on Archer Avenue, with its spotted mice, game closet, library of plays and havalina

6) Alec Baldwin’s warm narration

7) The library of sketches and paintings of the characters and scenes

Pagoda – he gets better every time

9) The soundtrack

10) The character Margot Tenenbaum, who makes depression look cool. Unfortunately, I can never be her, but I can name my car after her. And I did.

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