Review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by John F — 20 Jun 2012

My favorite movie. A cast of quirky yet endearing characters, a droll sense of humor, and very understated moments of tenderness and feeling.

This review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) was written by John F on 20 Jun 2012.

The Royal Tenenbaums has generally received very positive reviews.

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