the puss lovin' pooch.

i was reading a review of this movie by someone from the rolling stone magazine, and there was a line from it that i found that described this movie best: 'i find myself unable to strongly recommend this movie to anyone, but yet at the same time i will be the last person to discourage anyone from watching it.' i went to watch this masterpiece of a movie with a group of ppl from college who came along based on my recommendation (some of them fell asleep during the show) but at the film's end i was smiling from ear to ear, captivated and enamored with its magic.

you see, although the life aquatic may not appeal to everyone out there, it is at least original. these days i find myself struggling with the quality of films out there, with all the romantic comedies ('the princess diaries 2'?? they made a bloody sequel??) and summer blockbusters ('the pacifier'?? oh vin, the shame..). they're seriously running out of ideas in hollywood, and with this movie wes anderson provides honest movie lovers with a much needed dose of fresh air. he provides a conduit to allow us to venture into the realms of his imagination, and what an imagination. from the quirky but envious life of dr. steve zissou (bill murray) as he feeds killer whales in his backyard and films glowing jellyfish on the beach under the moonlight, to the amazing scene where he films a conversation between bill murray and owen wilson that runs from room to room in the boat like you were looking at a huge dollhouse, he lets the viewer escape into world so engaging and eccentric at the same time.

so, if you actually read this review and make the effort to watch this show, just remember that it can become an incredible journey, but only if you let yourself. enjoy!