Wes Anderson is one of my favorite film makers. I consider "Royal Tenenbaums" and "Bottle Rocket" in my top ten. He just has a unique style about the way he writes, films and mixes music into his story. He has been in the past, quite genius. With "The Life Aquatic," Anderson has made his strangest and most unique film. I mean, how do you describe a story who main storyline involves mythical jaguar sharks, cannibalistic pirates, three legged dogs and bi-sexual oceanographers? The film is very eclectic. However, whereas Anderson's other works were tied closely together under a prevalent theme and plot, "Life Aquatic" kind of floats about like a stoned jellyfish. Is that bad? No, not at all. This was an interesting trip and I will always pay to see Bill Murray. I enjoyed this almost comic book adventure. I enjoyed the David Bowie songs done in Portuguese. I enjoyed Willem Dafoe's jealous first mate character. Good film, but genius like his other works? No, not really, but who cares. Just enjoy the ride.
Review of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
