The Darjeeling Limited
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67 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

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  • Starring: Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman, Owen Wilson
  • Summary: Three American brothers who have not spoken to each other in a year set off on a train voyage across India with a plan to find themselves and bond with each other -- to become brothers again like they used to be. Their "spiritual quest", however, veers rapidly off-course (due to events involving over-the-counter pain killers, Indian cough syrup, and pepper spray), and they eventually find themselves stranded alone in the middle of the desert with eleven suitcases, a printer, and a laminating machine. At this moment, a new, unplanned journey suddenly begins. (Fox Searchlight)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. Premiere
    Reviewed by: Glenn Kenny
    100
    A picture that certain Brits and connoisseurs of British colloquial English might call "a grower" … more moving and funny the more I think about it.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Angie Errigo
    80
    Funny peculiar and funny ha ha, with a spontaneity and energy that gather up a powerful emotional head of steam as it chugs along.
  3. Time
    Reviewed by: Richard Corliss
    60
    Picaresque movies often feel longer than they are. For them to work, they need an interior spring with more thrust than Darjeeling's attempt at reconstituted brotherhood. The problem is in Anderson's approach, which is so supercool, it's chilly. Anderson has the attitude for comedy but not the aptitude.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    38
    A slow train to Dullsville that makes all local stops. You know a film is in trouble if the most interesting thing in it is the luggage.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 76
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 76
  3. Negative: 15 out of 76
  1. Greatbeallo
    10
    When three brothers reunite on a train traveling across India after a year of silence between them the result is this quirky, dry comedy. Starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman this film is Director, Wes Anderson's finest. This is saying something, as Anderson is one of the finest filmmakers of this generation. This movie made me want to go on a train ride across India with my brothers.… Expand
  2. Bestpony
    8
    The Darjeeling Limited might be the best way to test how much you really like Anderson. The story gets lost along with the titular train and never really comes back, it's moral is delivered in an almost embarrassingly literal scene, the cameos (Murray, Portman) are entirely unnecessary, and the cooler-than-your-playlist soundtrack seems designed to make you buy a book on Indian film music. But if you love Anderson unmistakable style, you'll gladly hop on the train along with the three fantastic main actors, content to let the director take you wherever he wishes. It's a warm, laid-back, colorful experience, essentially comfort food for a particular type of moviegoer. If "Anderson being Anderson" sounds good to you, you won't be disappointed.… Expand
  3. Tubie
    7
    It's nice to see these actors do such a great job in this movie. Some of the actors you would not consider them fit for the roles they play but they do a great job and the end result is a great story and a great experience portrayed masterfully by a great cast and a director that keeps on creating great films.… Expand
  4. DamianP.
    4
    While the movie had some good, fresh moments, it chose the easy options too often, especially towards the end. I felt that the director could see that the relationships were over simplified so he contrived some stuff (it's so simplistic, I think "stuff" is a good enough word) to make them less bland. The ending was uninspired and made the whole exercise seem pointless. A waste of talented actors. I definately won't watch this one again.… Expand

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