The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Wes Anderson assembles an all-star cast for The Life Aquatic, in which internationally famous oceanographer Steve Zissou (Bill Murray) and his crew set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, possibly nonexistent Jaguar Shark that killed Zissou’s partner during the documentary filming of their latest adventure. They are joined on their voyage by a young airline copilot (Owen Wilson); a pregnant journalist (Cate Blanchett); and Zissou’s estranged wife (Anjelica Huston).

Special Features

New, restored digital transfer, approved by director Wes Anderson, with DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack. Commentary by Anderson and cowriter Noah Baumbach. New interviews with actors Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, and Jeff Goldblum. This Is an Adventure, a documentary by Antonio Ferrera, Albert Maysles, and Matthew Prinzing chronicling the production of the movie. Mondo Monda, an Italian talk show featuring an interview with Anderson and Baumbach, hosted by Antonio Monda. Interview with composer and Devo member Mark Mothersbaugh. Ten performances of David Bowie songs in Portuguese by Brazilian recording artist and actor Seu Jorge. Intern video journal by actor Matthew Gray Gubler. Multiple interviews with the cast and crew, featuring behind-the-scenes footage, Making-of featurette, Nine deleted scenes, Behind-the-scenes photos and original artwork from the film, Trailer, PLUS: An insert featuring a cutaway view of The Belafonte, the ship from the film, Eric Anderson’s original illustrations, and a conversation between Wes and Eric conducted in 2005.

 

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