WhenThe Royal Tenenbaumsopened in 2001, it marked Andersons first major film as a known director.
He burst onto the scene with 1996sBottle Rocket, but it wasRushmorethat really launched his career.
As such,The Royal Tenenbaumscame with some pretty lofty expectations.
Anderson honed the script with his partnerOwen Wilsonand went about assembling a truly remarkable ensemble cast.
Hit the jump for my review ofThe Royal TenenbaumsCriterion Blu-ray.
The crux of Andersons story is that, following the divorce, the childrens lives began to deteriorate.
Stiller is a bit over-the-top as the neurotic Chas, but his character arc has a nice conclusion.
The emotional throghline, though, is the arc of Royal Tenenbaum.
Though it was first released over a decade ago,The Royal Tenenbaumsdoesnt feel dated.
Film: B+
Blu-ray: A
