Quirky characters. Extreme closeups. Wacky stories. Simple acoustic music. Fast dialogue with extremely long shots. If you encounter all these elements in a film you are most likely watching a Wes Anderson film. The core cast list for Anderson is a troupe of respected and emotional actors that has grown to an A-list group including Bill Murray, Anjelica Huston, and Luke and Owen Wilson. From character design to sets, Wes' pre-production artwork is as descriptive as his films. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is perhaps the best film that exemplifies all of these elements. The story of redemption, understanding, and coping always moves me. Even though I know what happens in this film, I feel that every time I watch it, my emotions are deeply affected by the outcome. Next to "Rushmore," this movie is my favorite Wes Anderson film and second on my list of most favorite films.