15 Fascinating Wes Anderson Quotes for Writers and Filmmakers

Where do you start with Wes Anderson? The acclaimed director is one of the most distinctive and charismatic filmmakers of all time. And whilst he typically doesn’t spill his guts about his process, the few Wes Anderson Quotes there are demonstrate part of why he’s so distinctive and liked.

Wes Anderson – American Auteur

Wes Anderson grew up in Texas and it was there, at the University of Texas at Austin, that he met a collaborator that would become a crucial and regular feature of his work, Owen Wilson.

In 1992, at the age of 23, together with Owen and his brother, Luke Wilson, Wes made a short, Bottle Rocket. The success of this venture led them to adapt this short into a feature version four years later. Whilst the film is now considered a classic, at the time it performed poorly at the box office and didn’t necessarily immediately guarantee its creators a career in film, with Owen Wilson even considering joining the Marines as an alternative career.

However, eventually, it was enough for Anderson to make his next film, Rushmore, for which he garnered a $10 million budget. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning almost double its budget at the box office and launching Anderson’s career.

Rushmore allowed Anderson to get into the big leagues. Along with his early collaborators, Owen and Luke Wilson, Anderson gathered a cast of titans for The Royal Tenenbaums. The portrayal of the dysfunctional and charismatic family, the Tenenbaums, would be an instant hit with audiences and critics. It arguably garnered instant classic status and earned more than $70 million at the box office worldwide.

The Royal Tenenbaums would remain Anderson’s most lauded work for a while. The Life Aquatic With Steve Zizou and The Darjeeling Limited didn’t quite hit the highest notes critically. However, they still managed to continue Anderson’s ever-growing reputation as an auteur.