Review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) by Davidb. — 22 Feb 2006
This is one of my favorite movies. If this is a failure, I'll take a Wes Anderson failure over 97% of the successes out there. Makes you feel good for two hours, though it doesn't make you laugh like an idiot.
But really, who belly-laughs anyways? If you sit there with a checklist as to what comprises a good film, of course you'll be lost. But what classic movie doesn't depart from convention? This movie, to me, is like two hours of that delicious tension you feel right before a punchline is delivered.
On repeated viewings, you begin to realise that exploring the setup can be as fulfilling as racing to the gag. Having said that, there is a lot of traditional laughs here. "Be still, Cody," for example.
But come on, every single line here is gold. Watch it fifteen times. So true, in its way.
This review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) was written by Davidb. on 22 Feb 2006.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou has generally received positive reviews.
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