The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 2004
I had seen this movie before, but didn’t write a review. I recently got a digital copy and watched again. It isn't great, but I've gotten to like Wes Anderson movies, so I still liked it. The cast is amazing, though there are also a lot of little known actors. The movie definitely feels like a Wes Anderson movie for all the mostly positives and some negatives that he brings along. It is quirky and feels very low budget, but is also sincere in its way as Anderson tells you a crazy story. That story is a little juvenile with cheap special effects, a topless woman, lots of gun battles, and pirates. A lot of things happen for no particular reason. It certainly isn't to everyone's liking. The movie got middling reviews and audiences gave it a D on Cinemascore. People seem to like it more now with 82% of audiences on Rotten Tomatoes giving it a positive review. It is fun to watch and great to see the stars who show up. The characters don't reasonate as much as they should, something Anderson would get better at later on.
Written: 15 Sep 2024
Owned on: Digital