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Created Oct 16, 2009 09:53PM PST • Edited Oct 16, 2009 09:53PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Good 3.0

   An esoteric and funny journey to India with three neurotic brothers. The all over the place nature of this film is the main source of its humor, and while not-quite LOL, you’ll find yourself chuckling the whole way through. Stick with the ironic, wacky and sarcastic twists and turns, and you will enjoy the ride on the Darjeeling Limited.

4. Acting

   Good 3.0

   Classic Owen Wilson with the dry sarcasm. Loved Adrien Brody’s macabre part, and Jason Schwartzman fits right in as the narcoleptic 3rd brother. Angelica Houston has a good, but very short part, and Bill Murray only gets a cameo.

5. Male Stars Good 3.0

6. Female Stars Good 3.0

7. Female Costars Good 3.0

8. Male Costars Good 3.0

10. Film

    Very Good 3.5

    I’m not sure how to quite describe the nature of this film — maybe like a subtle Mel Brooks? Of course, Wes Anderson deserves original credit for mixing a thematic setting and stunning scenery with goofy humor and irony. PS Be sure to watch the “Hotel Chevalier” opening, a bit out there – but funny!

11. Direction Very Good 3.5

12. Play Very Good 3.5

13. Music Very Good 3.5

14. Visuals Very Good 3.5
15. Content

16. Edge

    Tame 1.5

17. Sex Innocent 1.5

18. Violence Gentle 1.5

19. Rudeness Polite 1.5

21. Reality

    Glib 2.0

22. Circumstantial Glib 2.0

23. Biological Glib 2.0

24. Physical Glib 2.0