Review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Grant K — 19 Aug 2014

Although it's not Anderson's best, it's certainly a delightfully quirky yet darkly poignant film that showcases the genius of Anderson as an auteur.

This review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) was written by Grant K on 19 Aug 2014.

The Royal Tenenbaums has generally received very positive reviews.

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