Review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) by Petey — 09 Sep 2006
We watch Anderson deflate myths about heroes and hero-worship, and still arrive at a beautiful and heart-felt ending, one that affirms our quests, as absurd and ego-driven as they may often be. I agree that he's a filmmaker that too often chooses style over narrative (The Royal Tenenbaums is a perfect example, and my least favorite), but he's got a unique vision of our desires, nostalgia, and the images they attach themselves to.
Noah Baumbach's insights into how our desires exceed our capabilities (making us look like real jerks, all too often) ground all of the work they've done together. I suspect most people couldn't appreciate the connection between the mannered aesthetics of the film, and the themes it addresses.
This review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) was written by Petey on 09 Sep 2006.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou has generally received positive reviews.
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