The Darjeeling Limited (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: Solid acting performances, touching at times, some funny moments, quirky,
Disadvantages: None

- Introduction - Having been to the cinema to see this just yesterday afternoon (November 24th 07), I decided this morning that I wanted to type up a review of the movie now as/while I remember it pretty vividly. Obviously the DVD isn't out yet as its only just come out on general release in cinemas but this review can help people decide if they'd like to see it at the cinemas and/or on DVD when that is released. - Main Credits (non-actors, ... Read review

Advantages: Beautifully shot
Disadvantages: Self-indulgent, dull at times

...considerable time. Francis, who arranges the trip, hopes that this will bring them together - there is much bad feeling between them since the death of their father and their mother's decision to become a nun. Initially, Peter and Jack are very reluctant to commit to Francis' plans, angry at his bossiness. Then they get thrown off the train (The Darjeeling Limited of the title) because of suspected drug use, and end up wandering the Indian countryside. ... Read review

Advantages: Good acting, great music, solid drama.
Disadvantages: Strange format... no action.

... Jason Schwartzman (Jack L. Whitman) Francis, the eldest of three brothers from a wealthy family, decides to bring his brothers together on a 'spiritually' awakening trip to India. The brothers, who haven't spoken to each other since their father's death, begin their awkward trip aboard 'The Darjeeling Limited', a train that will carry them across India where their planned agenda will take them to 'spiritually' awakening tourist hotspots. Unfortunately, ... Read review

Advantages: Performances, Cinematography
Disadvantages: A bit of a slow journey/

...was very keen to see The Darjeeling Limited when it was released in cinemas. The film stars Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman as three brothers Francis, Peter and Jack Whitman respectively. The film is directed by Wes Anderson and in fact is two films, there is a short ten minute feature shown prior to the main film staring Schwartzman as Jack and Natalie Portman as his estranged girlfriend and set in a hotel in Paris. It seems a ... Read review