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In The Life Aquatic, director Wes Anderson takes his familiar stable of actors on a field trip to a fantasy aquarium, complete with stop-motion, candy-striped crabs and rainbow seahorses. And though Anderson does expand his horizons in terms of retro-special effects and a whimsical use of color, fans will otherwise find themselves in well-charted waters. As The Life Aquatic opens, Zissou (Bill Murray), a self-involved, Jacques Cousteau-like filmmaker, has just released a documentary depicting the death of his best friend Esteban, who was eaten by some sort of sea creature--possibly a jaguar shark. Zissou’s troubles also include his waning popularity with the public, and a nemesis (Jeff Goldblum) who hogs up all the grant money. Hope arrives in the form of Ned Plimpton (Owen Wilson), an amiable Kentuckian who may be Zissou’s son. Despite his lack of enthusiasm for fatherhood, Zissou welcomes Ned--and Ned in turn saves Zissou’s new documentary (in which he seeks revenge on the jaguar shark) in more ways than one.
One of Wes Anderson’s greatest achievements as a director to date has been launching the autumnal melancholy phase of Bill Murray’s career, starting with Rushmore in 1998, and Murray delivers a similarly comedic yet low-key performance here. Unfortunately, Zissou is one of the few characters in this ensemble to achieve multi-dimensionality. Even co-star Wilson doesn’t get to develop Ned much beyond Noble Southerner, and he ends up seeming more like a prop for illustrating Zissou’s emotional development rather than his own man. The Life Aquatic probably won’t be remembered as a great film, but it is still one that no Anderson (or Murray) fan can afford to miss.--Leah Weathersby, Amazon.com
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Comedy adventure starring Bill Murray as internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou. Steve and his crew, Team Zissou, set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, possibly non-existant Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou's partner during the documentary filming of their last adventure. They are joined on their voyage by a young airline co-pilot who may or may not be Zissou's son (Owen Wilson), a beautiful journalist (Cate Blanchett) assigned to write a profile of Zissou, and Zissou's estranged wife and co-producer, Eleanor (Anjelica Huston). They face overwhelming complications including pirates, kidnapping, and bankruptcy.
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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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This is an unusual film, but all the better for it. If you have a dry, slightly offbeat sense of humour then this film will be perfect for you. Bill Murray is typically brilliant to watch and the rest of the cast add talent and flair to their roles. Yes it is kooky, and yes it is a little slow at times, but it is original and different and I love it for that alone. Give it a try, you've nothing to lose.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of those movies, like Lost in Translation or Eternal Sunshine, that you are either going to love or hate. I don't think it will allow a middle ground. As such it's maybe one to rent before you buy.
It's also one of those films that are about nothing and everything all at the same time. So, at once, it's a fable about friendship, the difficulties (and rewards) of marriage, the insidious nature of professional jealousy, the pain and joy of fatherhood. But it's also about pursuing a dream in the face of ridicule. It's about camaraderie, bravery and foolhardiness.
But, arguably, it's also a critique on the sort of men who never grow up and who, metaphorically, will forever yearn to be the omniscient captain of a boat, venturing to sea to hide from their responsibilities and commitments.
And, then again, it's about the hunt for a great big fish.
Strange and beautiful. Frustrating and mystifying. Elegant and elegiac. Surreal and realistic. All of these things and none of them.
It's also one of those films that are about nothing and everything all at the same time. So, at once, it's a fable about friendship, the difficulties (and rewards) of marriage, the insidious nature of professional jealousy, the pain and joy of fatherhood. But it's also about pursuing a dream in the face of ridicule. It's about camaraderie, bravery and foolhardiness.
But, arguably, it's also a critique on the sort of men who never grow up and who, metaphorically, will forever yearn to be the omniscient captain of a boat, venturing to sea to hide from their responsibilities and commitments.
And, then again, it's about the hunt for a great big fish.
Strange and beautiful. Frustrating and mystifying. Elegant and elegiac. Surreal and realistic. All of these things and none of them.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Tom Fitton
Format:DVD
This film is fantastic. missed it in the cinema, finally got around to being persuaded to watch it on dvd this evening, and am just about to buy it an hour later. Its just awesome. Very subtle at times, but still really nice audio and visual gags, completely over the top and brilliantly stupid at others. Everyone is perfect in this. no-one completely steals the show, because it seems everyone manages too at different times. perfect silly/feel good/want-to-be-an-old-adventurer-taking-on-the-world inducing stuff. just buy it, watch it, and then find yourself some speedos and a red hat. relax and enjoy it.
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My favourite film ever!
Legendary film, full of amazing performances, beautiful settings, fun, wit, sadness and unforgettable moments.
Fast delivery, basic dvd no extras but great price.
Fast delivery, basic dvd no extras but great price.
Published 13 days ago by chezabelle
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One of the funniest films of all time
At least 3 missed oscars here. No faults. If you like Bill Murrey and leftfield comedy this is for you. Read more
Published 24 days ago by ps209
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I think this is my favourite wes anderson film.
Though i often find little parts of his films amusing, there was one moment in this film where i actually laughed &... Read more
Though i often find little parts of his films amusing, there was one moment in this film where i actually laughed &... Read more
Published 1 month ago by nicola beattie
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Team Zissou
I love this film and try to get as many people watching it as possible. It's Bill Murray at his best, with a great cast. KCCO.
Published 2 months ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favourite
This is a really great film! One of my absolute favourites. It took a couple of viewings to truly appreciate as there's a lot of depth to the story and particularly Wes Anderson's... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars
The only Wes Anderson film I've enjoyed
This `quirky' Wes Anderson offering* follows aquatic explorer steve zissou, played fantastically as always by Bill Murray, as he broadcasts his latest offering to the public, where... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Biffer Spice
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Utterly charming
If you like Wes Anderson's other films you won't be disappointed with this, it's brilliant. If you're not familiar with his work but like a film that's charming and a little... Read more
Published 13 months ago by George Kaplan
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bill at his worst!
Ive always been a big fan of Bill murray's since the ghostbusters, and have witnessed his comic genius first hand at the likes of stripes,caddyshack and groundhog day,all of 'em... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rusty
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Entertaining but odd tale of life...
After seeing Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, I was looking forward to seeing Wes Anderson's next film, the intriguingly titled `Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Victor
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - Entertaining but odd tale of life...
After seeing Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, I was looking forward to seeing Wes Anderson's next film, the intriguingly titled `Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou'. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Victor
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