As part of a message board film club, I watched this film last night. I’m no stranger to Wes Anderson – I liked The Life Aquatic for all its kookiness and brilliant use of a Sigur Rós song in its final scenes. The Darjeeling Limited isn’t quite as good. Whilst there is a lot to admire, including the way it is shot, which almost makes the film look like a throwback to the 70s as it has a sort of psychedelic air to it, and the relative simplicity of the story, there just seems to be a lack of conviction to me. The second half is also a bit dodgy and I wasn’t really sure where it was going. Owen Wilson, Adrian Brody and Jason Schwartzman give fine performances but nothing outstanding.
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