Movie Review: The Life Aquatic

As happy Netflix customers, Elliott and I watch a fair amount of movies (when we have time that is. Mostly on the weekends).  We are totally SOLD on Netflix. I don't think we'll ever rent movies any other way. We've been able to watch the entire first three seasons of Mad Men as well as movies we've both been wanting to see for years. Our recent success: The Life Aquatic.
Synopsis: With a plan to exact revenge on a mythical shark that killed his partner, oceanographer Steve Zissou rallies a crew that includes his estranged wife, a journalist, and a man who may or  may not be his son. 
We give it this many stars:                        

* * * * *

Best Featured Actor: Bill Murray

Best Line: 
Ned Plimpton: [introducing himself] Captain Zissou my name is Ned Plimpton...                      

Steve Zissou: [congratulating him] OK, man.
                                                                                                                                      

Best songs on the soundtrack: 
Life on Mars?: David  Bowie
Starálfur: Sigur Ros                                                                                                                                               
 

Writer/Director: Wes Anderson. Other movies from Wes include:

Bottle Rocket * The Royal Tenenbaums * Rushmore * Fantastic Mr. Fox

If you're looking for a good movie for the weekend. Check this one out. It's funny, quirky, and has actors that will make you happy.