Containing some Twin Favorites (Owen Wilson) and some Daphne favorites (Adam Brody, Jason Shwartzman), this was an all-around good movie. The plot is a little off, but it does well. Owen Wilson, after a suiside attempt, decides that it's ridiculous that he hasn't seen his brothers since their father's funeral. So he calls them all on a trip on a train in India to go on a spiritual journey. It turns out that Owen Wilson was planning a trip to see their long-gone mother at a convent near Katmandu. Don't worry; I didn't spoil it. In true Wes Anderson fashion, it's a little out of the ordinary, but who wants normal? Not exactly family-friendly (hey Natalie Portman-oh, wow), but pretty good for your money. Not exactly twin-fun but still good. Go see it if you loved other Wes Andersons, like The Royal Tennanbaums and Rushmore.
glad to know Owen's back!
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