The Royal Tenenbaums (Criterion Collection) (US Version) DVD Region 1

In their youth, the Tenenbaums--an eccentric New York family--were extraordinary. They were all geniuses. Royal Tenenbaum (Gene Hackman) was a successful litigator. His wife Etheline (Angelica Huston) raised their children to be ambitious, entrepreneurial, and creative--then published an acclaimed book about her child-rearing techniques. Adopted daughter Margot (Gwyneth Paltrow) was a gifted playwright. Son Chas (Ben Stiller) was a masterful businessman with a taste for real estate. And the other son, Richie (Luke Wilson), was a natural tennis champ. However, when Royal packed up his life and left his wife and his family in a cloud of betrayal, everything fell apart. Twenty years later, the Tenenbaums are a dejected and alienated bunch, each having found that their early successes did not carry over into adulthood. When washed-up Royal learns that his distant wife Etheline, who has become an archaeologist, may remarry, he feigns illness as an excuse to reunite with his estranged family. From Wes Anderson, director of RUSHMORE, this film is full of quirky comedy that will have audiences reeling and reflecting simultaneously. The brilliant script is impeccable with choppy, intentionally awkward language delivered with dry wit by the well-appointed (almost too good to be true) cast. Dramatic sets are emphasized by the film's masterful orchestration of scene changes and chapter separations. The photography beautifully captures a faded, vintage 1980s New York. And the eclectic soundtrack features much-loved tunes by Nico, The Velvet Underground, The Clash, and the Vince Guaraldi Trio.

"...Endearing....Mr. Anderson presents each of these characters -- and several more -- with the fastidious care of a collector arranging prize specimens on a shelf..." - A. O., Scott (New York Times Critic), New York Times, 12/14/2001

"...[Wilson] has a funny turn as a macho, adventure-seeking author. The film grows on you..." - Claudia, Puig (USA TODAY CRITIC), USA Today, 12/14/2001

"...Nuanced, multilayered and oftentimes most poignant when its humor is at is darkest, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS is one of those rare Hollywood products that assumes a mature intelligence among its audience..." - Francesca, Dinglasan (Box Office Critic), Box Office, 02/01/2002

"...The script is rich with subtle humour and the cast deliver it with deadpan, borderline camp elan....Anderson keeps things moving with a stylish simplicity that catches every glance, sigh and gesture..." - Damon, Wise (Total Film Critic), Total Film, 04/01/2002

"...The rivalry between the three siblings is particularly well caught....The split-second connections, meanwhile, are intensely moving....The tracks here knead the emotion into your brain and become inseparable from it..." - Charlotte, O'Sullivan (Sight And Sound Critic), Sight and Sound, 04/01/2002

"...There are big laughs, quiet moments when we're touched, and then the rug gets pulled out with deadpan audacity....Funny....With unexpected emotional twists..." - Roger, Ebert (Critic and screenwriter), Chicago Sun-Times, 03/31/2002

"...TENENBAUMS is intricate, fine-stitched, embroidered with sumptuous details..." - Owen, Gleiberman (Entertainment Weekly Critic), Entertainment Weekly, 01/11/2002

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Artist Name(s):	Bill Murray (Actor) | Gene Hackman (Actor) | John Smith (Actor) | Todd Phillips (Actor) | Jake Kasdan (Actor) | John August (Actor) | Lizzy Caplan (Actor) | Mireille Soria (Actor) | Glover Danny | Craig Robinson | Wes Anderson | Wayne Wahrman 標梅利 (Actor) | 真 赫曼 (Actor) | John Smith (Actor) | 杜德 菲力斯 (Actor) | Jake Kasdan (Actor) | John August (Actor) | 莉茲卡普蘭 (Actor) | Mireille Soria (Actor) | 丹尼高佛 | Craig Robinson | 韋斯安德遜 | Wayne Wahrman 标梅利 (Actor) | 真 赫曼 (Actor) | John Smith (Actor) | Todd Phillips (Actor) | Jake Kasdan (Actor) | John August (Actor) | 莉兹卡普兰 (Actor) | Mireille Soria (Actor) | 丹尼高佛 | Craig Robinson | 韦斯安德逊 | Wayne Wahrman Ｂｉｌｌ Ｍｕｒｒａｙ (Actor) | ジーン・ハックマン (Actor) | Ｊｏｈｎ Ｓｍｉｔｈ (Actor) | トッド・フィリップス (Actor) | Ｊａｋｅ Ｋａｓｄａｎ (Actor) | Ｊｏｈｎ Ａｕｇｕｓｔ (Actor) | リジー･キャプラン (Actor) | Mireille Soria (Actor) | ダニー・グローバー | Ｃｒａｉｇ Ｒｏｂｉｎｓｏｎ | Ｗｅｓ Ａｎｄｅｒｓｏｎ | Wayne Wahrman Bill Murray (Actor) | Gene Hackman (Actor) | John Smith (Actor) | Todd Phillips (Actor) | Jake Kasdan (Actor) | John August (Actor) | Lizzy Caplan (Actor) | Mireille Soria (Actor) | Glover Danny | Craig Robinson | Wes Anderson | Wayne Wahrman
Director:	Wes Anderson 韋斯安德遜 韦斯安德逊 Ｗｅｓ Ａｎｄｅｒｓｏｎ Wes Anderson
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Release Date:	2002-07-09
UPC Code:	786936165425
Language:	English
Country of Origin:	United States
Picture Format:	NTSC What is it?
Aspect Ratio:	Letterboxed
Color Information:	Color
Disc Format(s):	DVD
Region Code:	1 - USA, Canada, U.S. Territories What is it?
Rating:	R (MPAA)
Publisher:	Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Other Information:	2 DVDs
Package Weight:	181 (g)
Shipment Unit:	1 What is it?
YesAsia Catalog No.:	1004400403

Director: Wes Anderson

DVD Features:

2-Disc Set
Region 1
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.39
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
DTS Surround 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
Deleted Scenes
Behind the Scenes
Outtakes
Trailers
Production Interviews: Cast & Crew
Making Of: THE ART OF THE MOVIE
Audio Commentary: Wes Anderson - Director
Featurette:
1. THE PETER BRADLEY SHOW
2. WITH THE FILMMAKER: PORTRAITS BY ALBERT MAYSLES
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Additional Products:
Booklet