Review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Christopher P — 07 Aug 2012

While not a film for everyone, fans of Anderson's offbeat dramedy antics will adore this gem.

This review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) was written by Christopher P on 07 Aug 2012.

The Royal Tenenbaums has generally received very positive reviews.

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