I feel like I am stuck in a strange cycle when it comes to Wes Anderson movie. A new Wes Anderson movie is released. I fail to see it in the movie theater. I see it on DVD. I love it and vow to catch the next Wes Anderson movie in the theater. A new Wes Anderson movie is released. I fail to see it in the movie theater…
Moonrise Kingdom is adoraballs. This is the movie you want to turn on when you’ve had a bad day at the office. It’s full of whimsy without being too twee. This is definitely one of my favorite movies that was released in 2012.
Kara Heyward and Jared Gilman are terrific as the movie’s young lovers, Suzy and Sam, who flee the watchful eyes of their parents (or scout masters, in Sam’s case). It’s amazing that this is both of their first movies. They both did fantastic jobs in their lead roles here.
Wes Anderson movies are known for their very memorable supporting characters and Moonrise Kingdom is no exception. Edward Norton is great as the very earnest Scout Master Ward. But if I had to pick a favorite character from the film, it would be Bob Balabin as The Narrator. I loved the way Anderson filmed him, addressing the camera in a variety of poses, like an older Ferris Bueller.
Moonrise Kingdom is nominated for Best Screenplay at this year’s Academy Awards. Will it win? I hope so. I think it should have been nominated for Best Costume Design as well. That would have been a harder category to win against the period pieces that tend to dominate that category, but it would have been nice to throw a nod in Moonrise Kingdom’s direction, as the outfits definitely helped make the movie.
I was worried going in that it was going to be TOO twee. Then I realized that “too twee” is exactly what I wanted.
PS: You saw the last Wes Anderson movie in the theater.
Ha, I had a feeling you would call me out on that. Mr. Fox was a rare exception. Before that, I think the last Wes Anderson movie I saw in the theater was Rushmore.
Awful. This cast of stars should be ashamed of themselves for having their names attached to this piece of garbage. How in the world this was nominated for any award but a Razzie is unbelievable to me? It just goes to show you what a bunch of clowns the academy is to have this in conversation for an Oscar. What a joke! This is a direct quote from the Movies description “Wes Anderson’s quirky drama” What does that even mean?? Quirky? I have a few better adjectives for you. How about “dumb” “stupid” or “boring”? This was one of the worst movies I’ve seen this year and Edward Norton is one of my favorite actors. Take it from me and avoid this one at all costs. You’ll thank me later!!!
Nokes, I couldn’t disagree more. I loved this movie. That said, I could see how people wouldn’t like this movie. Wes Anderson is definitely not a director for all tastes, but I really like his style of film making.