Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett
Internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou and his crew--Team Zissou--set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, possibly non-existent Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou's par...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 26, 2005
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September 2, 2009Touching, original, hilarious, sad, bizarre but above all brilliant. It's Anderson's biggest and boldest film to date but all the risks paid off. Brilliant.
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August 1, 2009Another unique piece of movie making by Wes Anderson. Such an odd sense of humor and approach to story telling, challenging what we expect of comedies and plots by either breaking with expectations or making fun of stereotypes, creating its very own universe. This flick is hilari...( read more)
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October 22, 2008Ned Plimpton: Stevesy, what's going on? Are those hijackers?
Steve Zissou: Well, out here we call them "pirates," Ned.
Probably the most polarizing of all of Wes Anderson's films. If you get it you'll like it, if not, your out of luck. I love it.
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July 16, 2008This movie is great. One of the best I've seen. It is funny,with very good action and adventure, and also very dramatic. An original story with a interesting plot about Internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou and his crew--Team Zissou--set sail on an expedition to hunt ...( read more)
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November 18, 2009I really enjoyed this film because it was so different from most comedies. It's not one that you necessarily laugh out loud at, but it is still a really great piece of work. It doesn't desperately try to insert humor to curb the audience's attention like most movies. It also has ...( read more)
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October 30, 2009A rather empty film with a criminally underused cast, this flick is actually surprisingly likeable when one considers its many faults. The only good parts are the crazy visuals and the existentially lonely and angsty character of Zissou. An antertaining piece, although far from t...( read more)
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October 22, 2009Wonderful entertainment, go see it if you are a fan of Wes Anderson.
It is really a boatload of fun.
Critic Reviews
January 15, 2005
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker
December 24, 2004
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
Ultimately, it's hard to connect with these odd, distant people, and though the film has an ending that finds some grace, it's too little, too late. full review
December 24, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
I can't recommend it, but I would not for one second discourage you from seeing it. full review
December 18, 2004
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
The story (written by Anderson and Noah Baumbach) meanders in such a meaningless way that the visual details, as carefully wrought as they are, come off as mere props. full review
December 10, 2004
David Edelstein, Slate
Why is it that so many people think this filmmaker is the voice of their generation? Is their generation that vacuous? full review
December 10, 2004
Armond White, The New York Press
It's part of that American eccentricity to obsess over growing up. Anderson's obsession has genuine, daffy substance. full review
December 10, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Anderson holds steady to the delicate emotions that run beneath this stormy comedy of betrayal, death and forgiveness. full review
December 9, 2004
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
I should have been completely exasperated with The Life Aquatic, with its wispy story and wonder-cabinet production design, but to my surprise I found it mostly delightful. full review
December 8, 2004
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
Not a perfect movie, but... it is my #1 film of the year. full review
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April 11, 2007"You know Steve, niether of us have been very good husbands. But at least I have an excuse. I'm part gay."
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January 20, 2007I LOVE THIS MOVIE SOOO MUCH, IT IS AMAZING, BLAH TO ALL YOU PEOPLE WHO DON'T LIKE IT!!!
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June 4, 2006Comment peut-on ne pas apprécier l'intelligence et la beauté de ce classique nouveau genre. Un chef d'oeuvre contemporain!
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