What’s So Funny? Comedies From The 21st Century That Are Worth The Giggle Fest

The Royal Tenenbaums

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Wes Anderson’s feature has laughs and pathos from a family’s decades of pent-up resentment, disappointment, and desires. Gene Hackman portrays the neglectful Tannenbaum, and is featured with his ex-wife and three children who never lived up to their early potential.

The three children include a burned-out athlete, a failed playwright and a paranoid stockbroker. The clever dialogue, tracksuit-clad children, and wannabe cowboy authors make the movie funny from start to finish.