The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

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• Kase V

  
  Wes Anderson's 'Darjeeling Limited' is the brilliant director's most mature film, but that is not synonymous with his best. I did not find the film as funny as the gems 'Rushmore' or 'Royal Tenenbaums', not even 'The Life Aquatic'. But… More
  Wes Anderson's 'Darjeeling Limited' is the brilliant director's most mature film, but that is not synonymous with his best. I did not find the film as funny as the gems 'Rushmore' or 'Royal Tenenbaums', not even 'The Life Aquatic'. But it had its strong points of hilarity, emotion, and substance. The acting trio are engaging, and Yeoman's continued brilliance behind the camera should be duly noted for capturing the beautiful landscape and for making the camerawork interesting on the train. Wes Anderson fans will be guaranteed delight in this film, but for others it may be harder to grasp his style. Either way, 'Darjeeling Limited' is another great film from this innovative director.

• Tyler C

  
  Most likely Wes Anderson's most underrated film. A terrific acting trio along with the classic Anderson brand of humor and the most stunning visuals and set pieces than his other films, this is a train ride you definitely won't be disappointed that you took!

• Graham J

  
  I think this may be the most beautifully photographed of all of Anderson's classics. The backdrop of India is amazing and the score featuring the songs of The Kinks is brilliant.

• Tim S

  
  I have to confess here and admit that I love Wes Anderson's work and The Darjeeling Limited is no exception. I see it as sort of a generation movie in regard to the actors: Owen Wilson from Bottle Rocket, Jason Schwartzman from Rushmore, Angelica Huston from The Royal Tenenbaums,… More
  I have to confess here and admit that I love Wes Anderson's work and The Darjeeling Limited is no exception. I see it as sort of a generation movie in regard to the actors: Owen Wilson from Bottle Rocket, Jason Schwartzman from Rushmore, Angelica Huston from The Royal Tenenbaums, Bill Murray from The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and now we have Adrien Brody thrown in to the mix. It's a very family-oriented film, even if the plot of the films involves a very broken family. It really is a spiritual journey for the characters and they find a certain amount of closure and a new beginning at the end of the film, but the ride to that place is hilarious and fun, in only the way that Wes Andreson can show it, and we can experience it. He hits it out of the park once again with another mini masterpiece, one that I'll be enjoying years from now. I love everything about the film and I'm thrilled that Criterion got their hands on it for a top-notch Blu-ray release.

• Alice S

  
  I'm not one of three brothers, but if I were, I'd want this type of love-hate, instinctive, irrational relationship.

• xGary X

  
  Three estranged brothers go on a voyage of self discovery in India to reconcile after the death of their father. I've never really "got" Wes Anderson; maybe it's a cultural thing, but his films have always left me a little cold. The Darjeeling limited is another… More
  Three estranged brothers go on a voyage of self discovery in India to reconcile after the death of their father. I've never really "got" Wes Anderson; maybe it's a cultural thing, but his films have always left me a little cold. The Darjeeling limited is another example, although his talent for pleasing visuals is in full effect once more and beautiful landscapes embellished with a palette of vibrant colours means it's always easy on the eye. But once more I couldn't help the feeling that scratching the surface of his work reveals yet more surface. The two-part format felt a little bullshitty and I didn't connect with any of the characters at all. It didn't make me laugh, it didn't make me cry, it didn't make me feel anything; it's just kind of there. In the end The Darjeeling limited in no way offended me but as the credits rolled I was just left mystified as to why it existed at all.

• Steven C

  
  Is "The Darjeeling Limited" self indulgent? Yes. Is "The Darjeeling Limited" overly obvious? Yes. Is "The Darjeeling Limited" technically well constructed? Yes. By now this seems very routine for Wes Anderson, but it is his most mature film, which makes… More
  Is "The Darjeeling Limited" self indulgent? Yes. Is "The Darjeeling Limited" overly obvious? Yes. Is "The Darjeeling Limited" technically well constructed? Yes. By now this seems very routine for Wes Anderson, but it is his most mature film, which makes it seems overly simplistic but also grounded. Not terrible but not required viewing either. Adrien Brody is a standout and a scene where the three brothers rescue a trio of children from a river is well done.

• ♥˩ƳИИ &

  
  Cast: Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Anjelica Huston, Natalie Portman, Roman Coppola, Camilla Rutherford, Amara Karan Director: Wes Anderson Summary: In the wake of their father's death, three brothers (Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman)… More
  Cast: Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Anjelica Huston, Natalie Portman, Roman Coppola, Camilla Rutherford, Amara Karan Director: Wes Anderson Summary: In the wake of their father's death, three brothers (Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman) embark on a steam-engine journey across India aboard the Darjeeling Limited and attempt to reconnect after years of physical and emotional distance. The trip also opens up old wounds and proves that the base instincts of sibling rivalry can never be completely erased. My Thoughts: "I honestly didn't think I would like this movie, but I enjoyed it thoroughly. Wes Anderson doing what he does best, directing quirky, odd, and funny family drama's. The three leads are great in this and convincing as brothers. The scenery of India is beautiful. The story is interesting and relatable in the sense as we get older, and lose touch with our siblings, you want to reconnect with each other. Unfortunately in this story it took something tragic to make that happen. It's a funny film, but it's also heartfelt and touching at times. Definitely a film worth seeing."

• Michael S

  
  Wes Anderson's most restrained film stylistically is a marvelous, multilayered character dramedy filled with memorable scenes and characters. It may not be on the same level as a "Rushmore" or "The Royal Tenenbaums" but it's pretty close. I've seen… More
  Wes Anderson's most restrained film stylistically is a marvelous, multilayered character dramedy filled with memorable scenes and characters. It may not be on the same level as a "Rushmore" or "The Royal Tenenbaums" but it's pretty close. I've seen the film three times, and with every viewing I've appreciated it more and more. Definately way underrated.

• Lady D

  
  A totally pointless film, whether you?re a fan of Owen Wilson or not you would at least expect this film to be filled with humour and that simply wasn?t the case. The storyline was not strong enough and it didn?t even have enough structure to call it corny. Not a recommendation.

• Mark W

  
  Wes Anderson's films are always an off-beat delight (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, The Fantastic Mr. Fox) and this is no exception, in fact it's his best yet. Owen Wilson, Adrian Brody & Jason Schwartzmann play three brothers who reunite a year after their fathers… More
  Wes Anderson's films are always an off-beat delight (The Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, The Fantastic Mr. Fox) and this is no exception, in fact it's his best yet. Owen Wilson, Adrian Brody & Jason Schwartzmann play three brothers who reunite a year after their fathers death and go on a spiritual journey through India on the infamous train "The Darjeeling Limited". The rivalry between the siblings is ever present and it also doesn't help that they are all reliant on prescription drugs, changing their intended spiritual journey to one of chaos and resentment. This is all done with great humour, as the trio find themselves facing life changing moments along their path and fulfilling their spiritual journey in unintentional ways. On the surface, the brothers are very different characters but the subtlety of Anderson's writing and directing show them to be very similar in a lot of ways, as they begin to realise the strong bond between them. The three leads are excellent and each play their roles perfectly, with welcome cameo appearances from Angelica Huston and Bill Murray. The cinematography is wonderful, as is Anderson's great use, yet again, of classic 60's/70's songs throughout the film. Admittedly Wes Anderson may not be to everyones tastes but I find his films an absolute joy and always wonderfully well written and directed and none more so than this beautifully rich treat.

• Carlos M

  
  It is painful to see the self-indulgent work that Wes Anderson made here, so pretentious and concerned about style over substance. The visuals are outstanding, but the empty story is pointless and boring, drifting nowhere with unfunny humor and weird seriousness.

• Jennifer D

  
  I actually really liked this. Wes Anderson is as Wes Anderson does, is a true mantra for this (and all) Anderson films. The basic set up of this story reminded me of Bottle Rocket, with a dash of Royal Tenenbaums all set in India. The colors were completely stunning and striking. Very… More
  I actually really liked this. Wes Anderson is as Wes Anderson does, is a true mantra for this (and all) Anderson films. The basic set up of this story reminded me of Bottle Rocket, with a dash of Royal Tenenbaums all set in India. The colors were completely stunning and striking. Very well done. Did Jason Schwartzman remind anyone else of a Luke Wilson-ish character? His style made me think Luke was supposed to be in this originally, but decided he didn't want to go to India. Or perhaps that's because Jason was the Luke character in Bottle Rocket. Whatever. Still loved it.

• Lewis C

  
  The Darjeeling Limited is certainly a visually appealing movie. The rich colors of southeast Asia mesh wonderfully with Anderson's penchant for precise set-pieces, and it make the entire experience a pleasure to watch. As for the rest of the movie, you already know if… More
  The Darjeeling Limited is certainly a visually appealing movie. The rich colors of southeast Asia mesh wonderfully with Anderson's penchant for precise set-pieces, and it make the entire experience a pleasure to watch. As for the rest of the movie, you already know if you're into Wes Anderson's brand of story. The father issues, the esoteric musical choices, the slightly surreal quality of each character - it's all here. The three brothers are well-conceived, with personalities that directly influence the overall narrative, and the resolution. I liked it. it's more of the same, but pleasant enough to make that seem like a minor issue.

• Chris W

  
  This is a good movie that I found myself really liking, moreso than The Life Aquatic, but I recognize that it's still an imperfect film. I think the problem is is that Anderson, like Tim Burton, is becoming too self parodying and is in need of breaking free of his trademark… More
  This is a good movie that I found myself really liking, moreso than The Life Aquatic, but I recognize that it's still an imperfect film. I think the problem is is that Anderson, like Tim Burton, is becoming too self parodying and is in need of breaking free of his trademark style. I like quirk and whimsy, but it's getting too stale. The performances are decent, despite being a little thin and hard to care about. The scenerey, music, and shenanigans are cool though, especially the montage set to "Play With Fire". Like I said, I liked this, but it is weak. It's still entertaining though, and I laughed and smiled a lot, so take that as a recommendation if you want.

• KJ P

  
  This movie makes not sense! I was confused from start to finish, even though I knew what was going on! I know that that sounds dumb!

• Conner R

  
  A great story that has everything you'd want, but never ask for. Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman have great chemistry together and make for very believable brothers. I really liked the change in style from Wes Anderson, it was a lot more straight forward than his… More
  A great story that has everything you'd want, but never ask for. Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman have great chemistry together and make for very believable brothers. I really liked the change in style from Wes Anderson, it was a lot more straight forward than his other films.

• Anthony L

  
  Wes Anderson just keeps getting better and better. Beautifully shot and with superb sets and locations, this is another original film about family relationships and personal discovery, its what Anderson does best. Brody, Schwartzman and Wilson are all equally brilliant. Its a must… More
  Wes Anderson just keeps getting better and better. Beautifully shot and with superb sets and locations, this is another original film about family relationships and personal discovery, its what Anderson does best. Brody, Schwartzman and Wilson are all equally brilliant. Its a must see!

• Jennifer X

  
  Um, I've seen it all before, just not in India. Other than that everything else is the same. Quirky family dysfunction, check. Softcore indie music, check. Disillusioned man in arrested development, check. Muted but variegated colors, check. Looks like I'm in a Wes Anderson… More
  Um, I've seen it all before, just not in India. Other than that everything else is the same. Quirky family dysfunction, check. Softcore indie music, check. Disillusioned man in arrested development, check. Muted but variegated colors, check. Looks like I'm in a Wes Anderson film, all right. I used to not be so annoyed of this. Looks like I used to be a more patient person.

• Phil H

  
  What was this about?? nothing is the answer..utter nonsense with no apparant plot. The cast is the usual Wes Anderson line up with the usual Anderson mystery plot, just like the Life Aquatic. It makes no sense atall and is thoroughly boring. The only thing that ran through my mind as… More
  What was this about?? nothing is the answer..utter nonsense with no apparant plot. The cast is the usual Wes Anderson line up with the usual Anderson mystery plot, just like the Life Aquatic. It makes no sense atall and is thoroughly boring. The only thing that ran through my mind as I watched this is, this is just an excuse for a free trip across India for cast and crew....with pay!! there is no other reason for it, wish I could do that.

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