A Fantastic Tale - Cussing Beautiful

Rating: 9/10 (27 November 2009)

Wes Anderson stories are always intricate tapestries and I must say that in this method of filming (animation) his imagination truly has a chance to shine.
In some aspects it reminds me of the Royal Tannenbaums - a family breaking apart due to a maverick father and a strong mother trying to keep it all together. The members family test each other in trying times and find redemption in the end, though that is where the similarities end.
The cinematography is rich and colourful, very Wes Andersonish (whatever that means). I left the theatre feeling content and reflective. I have been a little bit disappointed with some of his latest work with the Lift Aquatic and the Darjeeling Limited but he fully redeems himself here. Definitely worth the viewing. Its cussing great!