Wes Anderson movies - Blu-ray Forum

Teabaggins · 03-09-2009, 04:24 PM

I love some of his movies and some I don't get.

which is your favorite or do you think he just plain sucks and should die a horrible film death?

Poll will be posted soon

fatediesel · 03-09-2009, 04:27 PM

I really liked Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, but haven't really liked his work since then. The movies have gotten too odd for my taste. Rushmore in particular was fantastic. Bottle Rocket introduced us to the Wilson brothers, although I'm not sure if that's a good thing.

Teabaggins · 03-09-2009, 04:34 PM

Rushmore is my all time favorite and Life Aquatic is the one that I hated on first viewing but now I can enjoy it.

I saw Royal Tenenbaum's in the theater and it's become my second favorite after repeated viewings. I saw it on an HD channel last night and it looked great, should be nice on BD.

the Rushmore dvd sucks and I can't wait for it to be on blu

Chordata · 03-09-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

the Rushmore dvd sucks and I can't wait for it to be on blu

The Criterion DVD doesn't suck at all.

Rob71 · 03-09-2009, 04:39 PM

Bottle Rocket was one I held off watching because it just didn't seem like something I'd be interested in. Then one slow weekend I caught it on IFC and went out that night and bought the DVD. Also really liked The Royal Tenenbaum's.

Teabaggins · 03-09-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

The Criterion DVD doesn't suck at all.

I just saw it on amazon, I have the regular one that I got as a christmas gift years ago. I didn't even know criterion had put one out

.

I guess I should wait for the blu-ray at this point since the criterion DVD is $32, wtf?

Teabaggins · 03-09-2009, 04:43 PM

I was really looking forward to The Darjeeling Limited and I just didn't get it...did I miss something there or was it just "blah"?

FindYourWay · 03-09-2009, 04:45 PM

I enjoy all his movies...but damn did Life Aquatic ever suck me in. I can't get enough of this film. I even bought a Zassou beanie. LOL.
Also, the soundtrack with Seu Jorge is fantastic.

kpkelley · 03-09-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

I was really looking forward to The Darjeeling Limited and I just didn't get it...did I miss something there or was it just "blah"?

The latter.

jadedeath · 03-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Wes Anderson movies...

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suck.

Logan

raskal66 · 03-09-2009, 04:48 PM

For me, there's Tenenbaums, and then there's the others.

Royal Tenenbaums is one of my all time faves. The others I enjoyed for their off-beat style that still tells a story, some more than others, but the others have a little element of applying force to drive home each film's "originality" while Tenenbaums played a flawless concerto with its characters, plot elements and storytelling. I've liked all of them but LOVED Tenenbaums.

SDon1969 · 03-09-2009, 04:57 PM

Rushmore for me, although I'm not the biggest Wes Anderson fan. Jason Schwartzman & Bill Murray were fun to watch in Rushmore.

Red Hood · 03-09-2009, 04:58 PM

O.R. they?

Stickman032 · 03-09-2009, 05:04 PM

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Why do I always get stuck with the B Squad.

Branden · 03-09-2009, 05:27 PM

how do i choose just one? Rushmore is the only one i thought was only OK, the rest tie for first place, but i voted tenenbaum's because it was the first i saw.

clrb15 · 03-09-2009, 05:33 PM

THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS hands down!

Beautiful Cinematography (all Wes Anderson movies do), Excellent Cast, Great Screenplay, Amazing Production Design/Costumes and Awesome Soundtrack!

Next may be The Life Aquatic...the scene showing the ENTIRE ship in half was INSANE!!!

Then Darjeeling Limited and then Rushmore

Have yet to see Bottle Rocket.

MarkJ801 · 03-09-2009, 07:20 PM

I would rank them like this:

1. Royal Tenenbaums
2. Darjeeling Limited
3. Bottle Rocket
4. Life Aquatic

Haven't seen Rushmore yet...

rev.and.ride · 03-09-2009, 07:28 PM

I've seen them all, and generally love his movies. I think Darjeeling was a little disappointing to me. The movie was little too safe, the writing a little too predictable. It has its moments, but I don't think it can measure up to the first four, which are all great in their own way.

SDon1969 · 03-09-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyre

O.R. they?

LOL! Took a couple minutes for that Rushmore reference to sink in!!

Teabaggins · 03-09-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rev.and.ride

I've seen them all, and generally love his movies. I think Darjeeling was a little disappointing to me. The movie was little too safe, the writing a little too predictable. It has its moments, but I don't think it can measure up to the first four, which are all great in their own way.

I might need to re watch it and give it a second chance, by itself.

View Poll Results: fave Wes Anderson movie or death
Bottle Rocket (1996)	5	33.33%
Rushmore (1998)	2	13.33%
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)	4	26.67%
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)	2	13.33%
The Darjeeling Limited (2007)	0	0%
Die Wes Die!	2	13.33%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

03-09-2009, 04:24 PM	#1
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	Wes Anderson movies I love some of his movies and some I don't get. which is your favorite or do you think he just plain sucks and should die a horrible film death? Poll will be posted soon

03-09-2009, 04:39 PM	#5
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 PS3 collection:13 Trading Score:5	Bottle Rocket was one I held off watching because it just didn't seem like something I'd be interested in. Then one slow weekend I caught it on IFC and went out that night and bought the DVD. Also really liked The Royal Tenenbaum's. Now the real pain begins, Danny-boy. My Theater/Media Room.................................................. ............My Media Wall Cabinet(How To/DIY)

03-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#10
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Wes Anderson movies... ... ... suck. Logan http://www.jadelensproductions.com/

03-09-2009, 05:04 PM	#14
Stickman032 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:288 Trading Score:1	The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Why do I always get stuck with the B Squad. Panasonic TC-P55VT50 OPPO BDP-93 Marantz SR6003, XBOX 360 Modern Warfare 3 Limited Edition Klipsch RF-82s, RC-64, RS-52s Dual eD A2-300s Logitech Harmony ONE Apple iMac, MacBook Pro, iPhone 4, iPad, iPod, Apple TV 3

03-09-2009, 04:27 PM	#2
fatediesel Blu-ray Champion Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:395 Trading Score:5	I really liked Bottle Rocket and Rushmore, but haven't really liked his work since then. The movies have gotten too odd for my taste. Rushmore in particular was fantastic. Bottle Rocket introduced us to the Wilson brothers, although I'm not sure if that's a good thing.

03-09-2009, 04:34 PM	#3
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	Rushmore is my all time favorite and Life Aquatic is the one that I hated on first viewing but now I can enjoy it. I saw Royal Tenenbaum's in the theater and it's become my second favorite after repeated viewings. I saw it on an HD channel last night and it looked great, should be nice on BD. the Rushmore dvd sucks and I can't wait for it to be on blu

03-09-2009, 04:43 PM	#7
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	I was really looking forward to The Darjeeling Limited and I just didn't get it...did I miss something there or was it just "blah"?

03-09-2009, 04:45 PM	#8
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA Blu-ray collection:112	I enjoy all his movies...but damn did Life Aquatic ever suck me in. I can't get enough of this film. I even bought a Zassou beanie. LOL. Also, the soundtrack with Seu Jorge is fantastic.

03-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#11
raskal66 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:16	For me, there's Tenenbaums, and then there's the others. Royal Tenenbaums is one of my all time faves. The others I enjoyed for their off-beat style that still tells a story, some more than others, but the others have a little element of applying force to drive home each film's "originality" while Tenenbaums played a flawless concerto with its characters, plot elements and storytelling. I've liked all of them but LOVED Tenenbaums.

03-09-2009, 04:57 PM	#12
SDon1969 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:32 Blu-ray collection:678 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Rushmore for me, although I'm not the biggest Wes Anderson fan. Jason Schwartzman & Bill Murray were fun to watch in Rushmore.

03-09-2009, 04:58 PM	#13
Red Hood Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:33	O.R. they?

03-09-2009, 05:27 PM	#15
Branden Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Calgary, Alberta Blu-ray collection:288	how do i choose just one? Rushmore is the only one i thought was only OK, the rest tie for first place, but i voted tenenbaum's because it was the first i saw. 188 Blu-rays, Sony SXRD KDS55A2000, Sony 60GB PS3 Complete Field Guide to the Facial Expressions of Keanu Reeves

03-09-2009, 05:33 PM	#16
clrb15 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:142 DVD collection:167 Blu-ray reviews:24	THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS hands down! Beautiful Cinematography (all Wes Anderson movies do), Excellent Cast, Great Screenplay, Amazing Production Design/Costumes and Awesome Soundtrack! Next may be The Life Aquatic...the scene showing the ENTIRE ship in half was INSANE!!! Then Darjeeling Limited and then Rushmore Have yet to see Bottle Rocket.

03-09-2009, 07:20 PM	#17
MarkJ801 Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Salt Lake City Blu-ray collection:236 DVD collection:2	I would rank them like this: 1. Royal Tenenbaums 2. Darjeeling Limited 3. Bottle Rocket 4. Life Aquatic Haven't seen Rushmore yet... My Letterboxd Diary

03-09-2009, 07:28 PM	#18
rev.and.ride Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Washington, DC Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:220 DVD collection:92 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 5 PS3 reviews:2	I've seen them all, and generally love his movies. I think Darjeeling was a little disappointing to me. The movie was little too safe, the writing a little too predictable. It has its moments, but I don't think it can measure up to the first four, which are all great in their own way. Top 15 Most Wanted on Blu-Ray (USA) 1. Bergman's "Silence of God" Trilogy, 2. Arrested Development (Complete Series), 3. Hard Eight, 4. Hopscotch, 5. The Pianist, 6. Shoot The Piano Player, 7. El Dorado, 8. The Fog of War, 9. The Out-Of-Towners (1970), 10. Stalag 17, 11. Elevator to the Gallows, 12. La Dolce Vita, 13. Defending Your Life, 14. Bicycle Thieves, 15. Le Trou

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