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cemaphonic

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10. I love "Bottle Rocket," but I wouldn't recommend it to someone already on the fence

Reply to RockRaven (Reply #3)

Fri Feb 26, 2021, 02:49 PM

Feb 2021

about Wes Anderson. It has some rough edges, and really drags in spots, despite not being very long.

But it is very funny and charming, especially pretty much whenever Owen Wilson's character is onscreen.

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My husband convinced me to watch a Wes Anderson movie (I'd never seen one) [View all] Coventina Feb 2021 OP

Rushmore stevil Feb 2021 #1

Seconded... regnaD kciN Feb 2021 #2

I've never watched it, but movie geeks seem to have special affection for his 1st, "Bottle Rocket" RockRaven Feb 2021 #3

I love "Bottle Rocket," but I wouldn't recommend it to someone already on the fence cemaphonic Feb 2021 #10

I wouldn't say any of his movies are significantly 'better' ... Tenenbaum's is a pretty Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2021 #4

Hey you!! Coventina Feb 2021 #6

If you partake, I recommend the proverbial 'herbal enhancements' for your viewing pleasure Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2021 #7

My Favorite Wes Anderson Film is The Grand Budapest Hotel - It's On YouTube Indykatie Feb 2021 #5

That was indeed a delightful movie! (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Feb 2021 #8

Wes Anderson flicks are an acquired taste. Paladin Feb 2021 #9

try Isle of Dogs for soemthing a little different from The Royal Tanenbaums aikoaiko Feb 2021 #11

Moonrise Kingdom!!! also Grand Budapest Hotel yellowdogintexas Feb 2021 #12