The Royal Tenenbaums: Just Like Your Family

   The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) is a darkly delightful exploration into family dynamics and the numb disappointment of growing up. Directed by Wes Anderson, this film boasts a spectacular cast. Anjelica Houston and Gene Hackman are the estranged parents of Gwyneth Paltrow, Luke Wilson and Ben Stiller. With narration by Alec Baldwin, the cast also includes Danny Glover, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson, who co-wrote the screenplay with Anderson.
    Even though this movie is primarily quirky and often outlandish, there are moments in Tenenbaums when I realize just how much like anyone's family these people really are. Paltrow and Wilson in particular have some genuinely stunning moments together. 

	The soundtrack is purchase-worthy and includes an original score by Mark Mothersbaugh featuring his Mutato Muzika Orchestra. There are two versions of the soundtrack, the 2001 release and a kind of different one in 2002.
	The Royal Tenenbaums is on Flix at 8p.