The Darjeeling Limited [2007]

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Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Binding: DVD EAN: 5039036037099 Format: PAL Label: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Region Code: 2 Release Date: 2008-04-07 Running Time: 88 Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Editorial Reviews: Family tension again provides dramatic comedy in Wes Anderson's new film, The Darjeeling Limited, about three American brothers travelling by train to find their reclusive mother in rural India. Like The Royal Tenenbaums, this film succeeds because of its smart, funny script in addition to the visual beauty of India and its luxurious locomotive transportation. In Darjeeling, the oldest brother, Francis (Owen Wilson), blackmails his two younger siblings, Peter (Adrien Brody), and Jack (Jason Schwartzman), into travelling to a monastery where their mother, Patricia (Anjelica Huston), has been in hiding as a nun. Supposedly embarking on a spiritual quest, the three men reminisce about the recent death of their father, and the family's irreconcilable problems previous to their reunification. Though they do find Patricia, Francis, Peter, and Jack grow immensely from another brush with death, this time an Indian boy they try to rescue, giving the film an added conceptual depth that Anderson's previous films have been accused of lacking. Co-written by Roman Coppola, The Darjeeling Limited is a finely-tuned critique of American materialism, emotional vacuity, and lack of spiritualism, presented in ironic twists and gorgeous cinematography and lighting recalling Altman's McCabe & Mrs. Miller. A lovely, poignant sequence occurs while the three brothers attend a traditional Indian funeral, and flash back to their father's one year prior. Moreover, the film's soundtrack culled from Satyajit Ray's films and vintage Kinks gives the film a timeless feel, removing it from the predictable indie rock scoring of independent releases. By far Anderson's best film thus far, The Darjeeling Limited offers a much-needed dose of cultural self-reflection, pillared against India's ever-evolving yet ancient religious backbone. --Trinie Dalton, Amazon.com
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: 80-odd minutes of boredom (plus 13, if you watch the short film) Comment: three annoying americans seek to find the answers to their very bland lives, dabble with indian mysticism and squabble with each other. the film features odd and pointless scenes (bill murray's cameo), some embarrassingly obvious symbolism (losing all baggage towards the end of the film) and a soundtrack of hippie songs you've heard once too often. it's a bit like the writer of kindergarden cop got the task to write a 'european cinema' - and failed miserably. however, the film does merit one star for being shot in a nice colour and showing off the beauty of india. Customer Rating: Summary: The Darjeeling Limited Comment: 'The Darjeeling Limited' is another kooky gem from Wes Anderson and if you know 'The Life Aquatic' or 'Royal Tenenbaums', then you'll know what to expect. The direction is very stylised but completely captivating. Owen Wilson is hilarious, as are Adrian Brody and Jason Schwartzman. The relationship between the brothers is very believable and the dialogue and their familiarity add real appeal to the overall story. There are many wonderful scenes and I found Brody's dry delivery of some lines only heightened the humour in them. The storyline is charming, about reconnecting with family and resolving past issues, and it meanders along at a gentle pace, but manages to hold you attention for the whole duration. There is also a short film at the start involving Schwartzman and Natalie Portman which is both touching and a serendipitous addition. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and would recommend it to all fans of Anderson's past work. Customer Rating: Summary: Waste of time to watch... Comment: A lot stupid, a little boring, mostly bizare... ok, sometimes you buy a film that is bad - however, I am more disappointed in wasting the time watching it. I kept thinking there must be something interesting or it would have to get better....NOT. Customer Rating: Summary: No thanks Comment: It seems that Rolling Stone magazine thought that this one of the best films of 2007. If I had known that that was their view, I would not have bought it! Pretentious rubbish, virtually no real plot, no interesting dialogue, quite interesting locations. Amusing here and there and really nicely filmed in terms of photography but overall a pretty complete waste of time for all concerned. THe story: three brothers, after father's death in New York City and on a journey of ? self discovery in India suffer a few changes of plan. The mother has become a kind of Christian abbess in the same country. We are not told why (about anything, in fact). Why why why (make a film like this)??? Customer Rating: Summary: Great Characters Comment: If you've seen Wes Anderson's "The Life Aquatic" and "Royal Tennenbaums", you will be very familiar with his style of movie making. I certainly enjoyed this film. For me it doesn't quite match the wit, charm and humanity of Royal Tennenbaums, but it's very close. The use of visual metaphors and the skilled use of music to heighten key points of the story, is very effective in Darjeeling Limited. I really like the characters of the three brothers and was very moved by the section of the film when they stay in the village (I won't say too much because I want to avoid spoilers). The acting is superb and natural throughout, by all the cast. More Reviews