The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

Woody Allen has a famous quote: “Eighty percent of success is showing up.”  While perhaps not in pursuit of success (and what Wes Anderson movie would end as such), this is a story about truly facing your problems when they are the ugliest.  After their father passes away, three brothers embark on an epic journey to be ambiguously spiritual, find themselves, and their lost brotherhood.  Unique soundtracks, colorful locations, and matched luggage create an experience almost as good as Life Aquatic, complete with a cameo from Bill Murray.

A few unorganized notes:  This was my first introduction to The Kinks, whom had a great song entitled “Strangers” in the movie.   One of the brothers wore his father’s prescription sunglasses in spite of the headache they caused, just because they made him feel closer.  Jason Schwartzman is getting predictable with his trademark awkward pause between question and answer.  In every movie review I create (including this and the last), I will not fail to use the go-to adjective of the movie industry: epic.

Recommended, especially if you liked The Life Aquatic with Steve Zizzou.

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)