Synopsis: When Royal Tenenbaum runs out of money, he attempts to go back to his ex-wife's house. Simultaneously, his sons and daughter face problems of their own which drive them back to their mother's house as well.
Appraisal: This is a bittersweet family chronicle that reminded me, perhaps unduly, of the films based on John Irving's novels (wasn't it 'The Hotel New Hampshire' that had an brother-sister relationship?). The film has limitations when it comes to its script; it isn't always as fresh and original as it should be. Still, although it doesn't soar too high, it never flies too low either; it keeps its aplomb, and that is something. The visual details, on the other hand (art direction, costumes, etc.), are very stylish and perhaps the film's main asset.
Rating: 61
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