The Darjeeling Limited (2007)
Director: Wes Anderson
Writer: Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, and Jason Schwartzman
Genre: Comedy/Drama
The Story
The Darjeeling Limited is about three brothers who have not spoken in some time. Francis (Owen Wilson) makes great effort to get the other two together and convinces them to go on a trip with him on the Darjeeling Limited (a train). The three brothers have to learn how to live together again without killing each other. The story follows their path along the trip to see their mother and bond. Wes Anderson creates another excellent film with its own unique style sure to be loved by his fans. This is arguably his best film yet.
Everything Else
The directing was superb in The Darjeeling Limited. Wes Anderson knew what he wanted when he set out to make this film and it shows. Every detail seems to have been paid close attention to. The film looks great from a cinematography stand point. There are plenty of rich colors filling the screen while perfect camera angles are taken throughout.
The parts with slow motion were beautiful. I think I could have watched the entire movie in slow motion with the perfectly balanced soundtrack. The soundtrack filled my ears with the appropriate tunes to keep me hooked to every movement on the screen. The dialogue was much to be expected in a Wes Anderson film with its quirky lines and witty comedy. Each one of his films seems like an instant classic. I am sure Jason Schwartzman and Roman Coppola had a lot to do with the scripting as well though.
The acting was tremendous on all accounts. Adrien Brody was magnificent and displaying a new range of ability. Owen Wilson actually showed a glimmer of sincerity. I like the guy, but he always seems to play the same part. Maybe this was a turn toward better days for Wilson. Jason Schwartzman always catches me off guard with his ability. I never really like his characters, but he does a great job. I wish there had been more of Bill Murray; he is the man.
The Real Deal
Excellent story, scripting, directing, and acting made The Darjeeling Limited a remarkable film not to be forgotten. There are a few scenes of violence and sex, but the main distraction is the language as you would expect. Aside from that, it was a light hearted and easy to watch film. Through and through this is a Wes Anderson film from the short film Hotel Chevalier on the front to the plain, goofy credits in the end. The only thing I wanted in the end was more of it (in a good way). I will come back to Hotel Chevalier in a later review.
The Short Version
Raw Score: 875,009
Sharon Movie? No
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