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The Darjeeling Limited

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Estranged brothers Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman) reunite for a train trip across India. The siblings have not spoken in over a year, ever since their father passed away. Francis is recovering from a motorcycle accident, Peter cannot cope with his wife's pregnancy, and Jack cannot get over his ex-lover. The brothers fall into old patterns of behavior as Francis reveals the real reason for the reunion: to visit their mother in a Himalayan convent.
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With the requisite combination of humor, sorrow and outstanding visuals, The Darjeeling Limited will satisfy Wes Anderson fans.

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David Fear Blender when everything falls into place, as it does for much of The Darjeeling Limited, [Anderson’s] movies give way to something far deeper than film geekery. Sep 8, 2023 Full Review Sukhdev Sandhu Daily Telegraph (UK) What of the characters? Well, there aren't any, really. Mar 12, 2014 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek Wes Anderson transports his arch, pristine, melancholic sensibility to India, where three estranged brothers meet after their father's death and hop a train in a quixotic attempt to heal their spiritual wounds. Mar 12, 2014 Full Review Cory Woodroof For the Win (USA Today) The central performances are just delightful, and the film’s emotional current will make you want to hug your sibling as soon as the credits run. Jun 28, 2023 Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast Far from Anderson's best work, The Darjeeling Limited offers enough dysfunctional family antics and care-free adventure to keep things interesting. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 9, 2023 Full Review Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies Considering the amounts of dry kooky humor, it may surprise some people to find this much heart. But Anderson has always had a knack for that. Rated: 4/5 Aug 20, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Rodney D While the film retains Anderson’s signature deadpan humor and eccentricity, it also delves into more poignant themes. The brothers’ strained relationship is explored through a series of beautifully understated moments, underscored by an evocative soundtrack that blends Indian classics with Anderson’s trademark retro vibe. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/27/24 Full Review julie b I feel like I say the same thing about every Wes Anderson (and also the same as everyone) but - beautiful shots, beautiful warm golden hues, perfect music, moving yet funny story. Like a train, (ok not all trains but SOME), it moves tranquilly and while it doesn’t rush, before you know it you’re at the destination :-). Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/23/24 Full Review Mason M The Darjeeling Limited may be far from Anderson's best, but it's still definitely a great film. The cinematography is just stunning, it's one of Robert Yeoman's best jobs in my opinion. And I can appreciate how it's one of Anderson's more emotional stories and leaves a lot more to the imagination than his other films. Led by a great cast and setting, The Darjeeling Limited was an enjoyable watch. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/18/24 Full Review Thomas P This was great. So many good lines and even though the stakes are so low, its always fun Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/22/24 Full Review Martin Mejia m still one of my fav movies of all time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Jeff M I immediately fell head over heels in love with this movie, another whimsical oddity from the king of whimsical oddities, Wes Anderson. This is one strange, peculiar little movie, and I imagine many who watch this aren't going to be able to make heads or tails of it. But I was transfixed from the opening moments and not only fascinated with the relationships between the oddball brothers but pretty much mesmerized by the eccentric cinematography, production design and costumes. This is a movie of moments, of little scenes that stick in your mind and even single shots that are so peculiar they can't help but tickle your fancy. All three leads are in close to every scene of this movie, and they carry it off admirably and with aplomb. Anderson regular Anjelica Huston has a couple nice scenes at the end, and keep your eyes open for a couple amusing cameos, one very fleeting toward the end. THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS remains my favorite Anderson movie, but this one is right up there. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Estranged brothers Francis (Owen Wilson), Peter (Adrien Brody) and Jack (Jason Schwartzman) reunite for a train trip across India. The siblings have not spoken in over a year, ever since their father passed away. Francis is recovering from a motorcycle accident, Peter cannot cope with his wife's pregnancy, and Jack cannot get over his ex-lover. The brothers fall into old patterns of behavior as Francis reveals the real reason for the reunion: to visit their mother in a Himalayan convent.
Director
Wes Anderson
Producer
Scott Rudin, Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Screenwriter
Wes Anderson, Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola
Distributor
Fox Searchlight
Production Co
Collage , American Empirical Pictures, Dune Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 29, 2007, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.9M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS
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