Bill Murray makes this film. Wes Anderson was right in saying no one else could play the lead. His deadpan humor and perfect comic timing leads the way in this ultra quirky comedy that leaves all other Anderson films behind, although all are good. “The Life Aquatic” exemplifies the imperfect life and world, but in an offbeat, heartwarming way. By the end of the film, i feel so inspired and good inside. The last scene underwater, where everyone is crammed in the submarine almost brings me to tears, every damn time. Every time i reach that point in the movie I just realize everything about Steve Zissou, and he becomes undoubtedly transparent, which is a state we have never seen of him before. The supporting cast is a marvel as well, Owen Wilson, Willem Dafoe, Michael Gambon, and even Bud Cort! I think “The Life Aquatic” has some very deep elements to it, about life in general. It shows a broken man with a broken life, trying to find happiness in revenge. Ultimately I think he finds much more, but also loses much more.

The style of the film is so breathtaking! The cutout of the Bellafonte, the colors, the cinematography, wrapped finely together with another brilliant soundtrack. All in all, Anderson blew me away with his fantastic vision, creative characters, and simple story with too many complications. By far my favorite of his films. And quite frankly one of the best movies of all time. Watch it!!