Review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Michael P — 18 Jun 2012

Wonderfully charming film. Pitch perfect.

This review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) was written by Michael P on 18 Jun 2012.

The Royal Tenenbaums has generally received very positive reviews.

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