Review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) by The3Academysins — 19 Apr 2018
Life Aquatic is one of Wes Anderson's more "out-there" films, but it's also one of his most beautiful and subtle. The story is a wild rollercoaster, the character's are very memorable, and all of the shots are beautiful. All staples of Wes Anderson!
TheL Life Aquatic is really a tribute to sadness. It's about loss, heartbreak, and disappointment. None of these things are positive per se, but they are a part of the human condition. This sentiment is woven into the very fiber of this movie, and truly into Steve Zissou's current state.
Another thing the film discusses and explores quite well is the notion of value. What do we as humans value? The central conflict of The Life Aquatic boils down to what Steve thinks he values, what he wants to value, and what he actually values. These discoveries drive the plot and the hunt for the Jaguar shark. The first act of the film is quite puzzling, but if you stick through it, you will not be disappointed.
This review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) was written by The3Academysins on 19 Apr 2018.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou has generally received positive reviews.
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