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The Darjeeling Limited

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The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 158

Fresh: 105

Rotten:53

Average Rating: 6.5/10

Consensus: With the requisite combination of humor, sorrow and outstanding visuals, The Darjeeling Limited will satisfy Wes Anderson fans.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for language.

Runtime: 1 hr 31 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release: Sep 29, 2007 Limited

Box Office: $11,743,402

Synopsis: Wes Anderson, the creator of RUSHMORE and THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, offers another quirky, melancholic riff on familial ties and father issues in THE DARJEELING LIMITED. Francis (Owen Wilson) has invited his brothers, Jack (Jason... Wes Anderson, the creator of RUSHMORE and THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS, offers another quirky, melancholic riff on familial ties and father issues in THE DARJEELING LIMITED. Francis (Owen Wilson) has invited his brothers, Jack (Jason Schwartzman) and Peter (Adrien Brody), to join him on a train trip for a spiritual quest through India. The brothers have been estranged since their father's sudden death, and each is now embroiled in his own personal drama. Jack is being toyed with by his two-timing girlfriend, Peter's wife is about to give birth, and Francis recently survived a car crash that nearly killed him. As the train chugs its way across India, the brothers try to reconnect, but mainly end up arguing and sharing pharmaceuticals. Francis admits that the real reason he lured them there is because he wants them to visit their mother (Anjelica Huston), who is living in a convent in the Himalayas. Peter and Jack are none too pleased with this plan, and immediately want to go home. The trip hits another snag when they are kicked off the train for a series of offenses. Stranded with their mountain of matching luggage, Peter and Jack are now insistent upon leaving. However, they suddenly find themselves brought together by an deadly accident involving some Indian children. The tragedy unites them, and they decide to continue on to their mother. Their visit with her proves revelatory, and they begin their journey homeward free of both their literal and metaphorical baggage. The film bears all of Anderson's trademark touches--stilted comedic dialogue, blunted emotions, and bizarre set pieces that pay subtle homage to the 1970s. Though the film is a bit quieter and less madcap than his previous work, it is still sure to delight his many fans. [More]

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Anjelica Huston

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Anjelica Huston

Director: Wes Anderson

Director: Wes Anderson
Screenwriter: Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman
Producer: Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Roman Coppola, Lydia Dean Pilcher
Studio: Fox Searchlight Pictures

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DVD Info

 
 
 
 
Release:

Feb 26, 2008

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DVD Features:

  • Keep Case
  • Dual Side
  • Pan & Scan - 1.33
  • Widescreen - 1.35

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital Surround - English, Spanish
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Alternate Scenes - Deleted Scene
  • Behind the Scenes
  • Bonus Shorts - "Hotel Chevalier"
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Reviews for The Darjeeling Limited

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Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
12/26/07
Sydney Morning Herald
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The way Indian life is portrayed is nothing short of remarkable, and is perhaps the highlight of this laid-back, droll film that may not be everyone's cup of tea, but will certainly be appreciated by Anderson fans

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment 1 Comment
12/13/07
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10/18/08
Bob Mondello
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Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
08/07/08
Jonathan Kiefer
Sacramento News & Review
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Lo que podría haber sido una original road movie en tren termina diluyéndose en una experiencia caprichosa, carente de humor y sensibilidad, y finalmente algo irritante.

Full Review Source: Uruguay Total | comment Comment
03/22/08
Enrique Buchichio
Uruguay Total
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The technical prowess of Wes Anderson is still top-notch, with the best example being the train showcasing all of the characters at the end.

Full Review Source: The Scorecard Review | comment Comment
03/03/08
Jeff Bayer
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... a nice sense of fraternal affection under the frustration, playful details in the margins, a bouncy energy, and Anderson's idiosyncratic tastes in fashion and music.

Full Review Source: MSN.com | comment Comment
02/28/08
Sean Axmaker
MSN.com
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It eventually goes somewhere, but I'm not sure where. It is a pleasant enough trip for the most part.

Full Review Source: Laramie Movie Scope | comment Comment
02/28/08
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope
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Anderson's films have been a series of diminishing returns after the delightful Rushmore. The Darjeeling Limited is easy to admire but hard to like.

Full Review Source: BrandonFibbs.com | comment Comment
02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
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Wes Anderson's latest may be Limited, but even the director's lesser projects are worth our while.

Full Review Source: Washington Times | comment Comment
02/26/08
Christian Toto
Washington Times
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A Wes Anderson film is like a snow globe: it's hermetically sealed, precious, and pointless.

Full Review Source: I.E. Weekly | comment Comment
02/22/08
Amy Nicholson
I.E. Weekly
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O curta Hotel Chevalier, que precede o filme, é infinitamente mais eficaz que o longa: se for para mergulhar num universo esteticamente fascinante que não tenha muita coisa a dizer, é preferível fazê-lo em doses menores.

Full Review Source: Cinema em Cena | comment Comment
01/16/08
Pablo Villaca
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Easily the slightest of Anderson's four feature films.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment 3 Comments
12/24/07
Dan Jardine
Apollo Guide
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this quirky, aesthetically-pleasing ride is one worth taking

Full Review Source: Manhattan Movie Magazine | comment Comment
12/18/07
Marlow Stern
Manhattan Movie Magazine
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Anderson packs an extraordinary amount of incident and observation into a mere 90 minutes.

Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | comment Comment
12/01/07
Philip French
Observer [UK]
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Unless he branches out into new territory aesthetically and thematically, Anderson's best days may be behind him, not in front of him

Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
11/24/07
James Kendrick
Q Network Film Desk
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Wes Anderson is an acquired taste. But those who liked The Royal Tenenbaums and even the grossly uneven The Life Aquatic may find this serio-comic tale about three brothers on a train journey through India a satisfactory diversion from everyday reality.

Full Review Source: This is London | comment Comment
11/23/07
Derek Malcolm
This is London
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A precious, self-admiring and fatally misjudged serio-comedy.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment 1 Comment
11/23/07
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
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Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Adrien Brody all get their comic timing just right as three wealthy brothers on a journey of discovery in India.

Full Review Source: Sun Online | comment Comment
11/23/07
Sun Online
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It may not have you weeping in the aisles, but it will be with you for days after you see it.

Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
11/23/07
Kevin Maher
Times [UK]
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