Review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Donnie B — 31 Jan 2015

Arguably Wes Anderson's best film to date, The Royal Tenenbaums is a perfect blend of drama and comedy.

This review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) was written by Donnie B on 31 Jan 2015.

The Royal Tenenbaums has generally received very positive reviews.

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