My husband loves Wes Anderson's movies. Because they are all, basically, brilliant. Last night we watched The Royal Tenenbaums, for the third time. And when it was over I sat there weeping. It took three times through, but I finally got it. Its ambiguous, confusing, and painful and joyful. Just like real families.
Royal: Look, I know I'm going to be the bad guy on this one, but I just want to say the last six days have been the best six days of probably my whole life.
Narrator: Immediately after making this statement, Royal realized that it was true.
I love that even Royal's turning point, such as it was, was a complete accident. Cecelia, I'm glad to know you've seen this too -- hope you liked it! This movie just kills me.
OMG, this one line! "I know I'm going to the be the bad guy on this one." As if being a bad guy can only happen after someone calls you on it. As if merely following through on the impulse to be an asshole doesn't make you a bad person--you're only a bad guy if you get caught. And yet we end up with a fair amount of sympathy for Royal and love too. sigh.
So true about families, and what a fun trailer. I have never seen this movie but trust you guys' judgment. xo. love, Val
ReplyDeleteme too...so I watched it, just now.
ReplyDelete"I always wanted to be a Tenenbaum"....
thank you
Royal: Look, I know I'm going to be the bad guy on this one, but I just want to say the last six days have been the best six days of probably my whole life.
ReplyDeleteNarrator: Immediately after making this statement, Royal realized that it was true.
I love that even Royal's turning point, such as it was, was a complete accident. Cecelia, I'm glad to know you've seen this too -- hope you liked it! This movie just kills me.
OMG, this one line! "I know I'm going to the be the bad guy on this one." As if being a bad guy can only happen after someone calls you on it. As if merely following through on the impulse to be an asshole doesn't make you a bad person--you're only a bad guy if you get caught. And yet we end up with a fair amount of sympathy for Royal and love too. sigh.
ReplyDeleteRoyal embodies the essence of manipulation, a master.
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