Just saw this film today, I think it goes wide soon. Like most Wes Anderson movies this is getting great reviews. And as usual I'm at a complete loss as to why that is. I've been accused of "not getting" Wes Anderson, but I think I do "get" him - I just don't like what I got. It's pretty much quirk for quirk's sake.
Like all Wes Anderson movies the performances are highly stylized, he doesn't seem to want good acting in his films but prefers deadpan delivery. Perhaps this is a brilliant attempt to avoid the actor from adding any meaning to the character or story and leaving it all to the imagination of the audience. But it's off putting.
As much as I don't like Wes Anderson - this film is probably one of my favorites of his (and I've seen most of them). There are some very cool visuals and the young girl (despite not being allowed to act) gives a Chloe Grace Moretz or young Natalie Portman vibe - she'll probably go on to great things.
Of course in thinking about this - a lot of what I'm seeing in Anderson's films reminds me a bit of Kubrick, if Kubrick made "comedies." But I don't think Anderson's films would have the same effect on me as Kubrick does on repeat viewing - although I'm not likely to give Anderson the opportunity as I've never rewatched one of his films.
Anyway - I'm sure the cinesnobs will love this film - here's the trailer:
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