Utilizing practical effects to create stunningly gorgeous and surreal landscapes, the director spins a philosophical, complex tale spanning over thousands of years and interweaving three parallel stories reflecting on themes of mortality and love. While detractors of Anderson probably are not going to have their mind changed by this particular entry in his filmography, it’s one hell of a movie, and should really be seen simply because it exists.Īfter directing the tightly-edited, breathtaking Pi and Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain was a more deeply felt, personal piece for Darren Aronofsky. Some accuse it as being artificial and pretentious, yet others praise it for being his most emotionally genuine and resonant.
Some fans of the director regard The Life Aquatic as his best, and some as his worst. On this adventure, we see Anderson employing his most Andersonian techniques, introducing stop-motion animation, unprecedented levels of quirkiness and whimsy, as well as a slightly more unexpected undercurrent of melancholia. Wes Anderson’s homage to filmmaker and marine biologist Jacques Cousteau is the director’s only critical failure at this point in his career, yet it has remained in the eye of the film community just as much as his most successful and acclaimed works.Ī mishmash of genres to the point of not being categorizable, The Life Aquatic sees Bill Murray as the titular Steve Zissou, accompanied by a humongous crew Anderson familiars, embarking on a journey to slay the jaguar shark and avenge the death of his partner.
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is a lot like its title – a little clunky, overtly quirky, and a whole lot of fun. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (RT Score: 56%)
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