Review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) by Filmgrinder S — 25 Mar 2011

For some odd reason this is my least favorite Anderson picture (though I have'nt seen BOTTLE ROCKET yet), and I love his movies.

This review of The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) was written by Filmgrinder S on 25 Mar 2011.

The Royal Tenenbaums has generally received very positive reviews.

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