Review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Kevin J — 05 Nov 2012

An often hilarious mediation on what it truly means to be family. Gene Hackman is stellar.

This review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) was written by Kevin J on 05 Nov 2012.

The Royal Tenenbaums has generally received very positive reviews.

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