Would I say that the new Wes Anderson film "The Royal Tenebaums" is one of the Best Pictures of the year, yes I would.

Anderson has brought together an amazing cast of characters including, Gene Hackman as Royal Tenebaum, Anjelica Huston as his estranged wife, their kids played by Ben Stiller, Gwenyth Paltrow and Luke Wilson. The neighbor kid played by Owen Wilson and Danny Glover as mother Tenebaums new boyfriend.

The movie is centered on Royal, as he has run out of money and wants to make his way back into his families life. Royal has been a, parden the pun royal pain in the ass to his family and is the first one to admit it.

The movie is a comedy but more important than that, it is a brilliantly written, acted and directed comedy, full of emotion. Many emotions shot through me as I watched the movie. Many emotions are strung put through the movie as well, all put in by Anderson on purpose as he gives us a family of disfunction and yet through it all one main objective is fulfilled. That is the belief that no matter how bad it gets, family is family and the bond of blood can make it through the most troubling times.

Hackman delivers a performance worthy of the Best Supporting Actor Oscar, although he will be battling out Steve Buscemi in "Ghost World" and Ben Kinglsey in "Sexy Beast" for those honors. The Wilson brothers, Owen and Luke also add their humor to the mix. Owen and Luke have collaborated with director Wes Anderson on "Bottle Rocket" and "Rushmore" both also very good films.

Bill Murray brings his own touches to the film in a bit part as Paltrows husband.

To me "The Royal Tenebaums" is a fantastic film that has the cast of a big budget blockbuster and the heart and feel of an independent film. One of the years best.