trilobiter's review
4.0
Well, now I guess I have to see the movie. Reading a screenplay is certainly an interesting experience, and as much as I've enjoyed other works by Anderson, I'm definitely eager to see these characters come to life in all their disfunctional glory.
Of course, the tale of the eccentric and privileged family figuring out how to deal with itself is a little insular and out-of-touch as pop culture tropes go. But it is a rich vein for comedy, particularly the dark sort that The Royal Tenenbaums exemplifies. Marrying that darkness with a warm touch, that is Anderson's gift as much as anything else.
Of course, the tale of the eccentric and privileged family figuring out how to deal with itself is a little insular and out-of-touch as pop culture tropes go. But it is a rich vein for comedy, particularly the dark sort that The Royal Tenenbaums exemplifies. Marrying that darkness with a warm touch, that is Anderson's gift as much as anything else.
yaxhataxha's review
5.0
If you watched the movie and enjoyed it immensely this book is a fun read.
In this book, you'll see how detailed Wes Anderson preferred each scene to be, a few scenes that didn't make the final cut and the gorgeous sadness of each character.
I am biased though considering I love the film and the director; to have a pocket version of the film is one of the best gifts a Wes Anderson fan could have.
In this book, you'll see how detailed Wes Anderson preferred each scene to be, a few scenes that didn't make the final cut and the gorgeous sadness of each character.
I am biased though considering I love the film and the director; to have a pocket version of the film is one of the best gifts a Wes Anderson fan could have.
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