Review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) by Orin R — 03 Jan 2012

If you like vessels and the sea, OK, maybe. Even Murray fans will be hard pressed to like this one.

This review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) was written by Orin R on 03 Jan 2012.

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou has generally received positive reviews.

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