Go Wes young man.

Rating: 6/10 (30 May 2012)

A Wes Anderson film has a look and a style. The film is beautifully photographed and many of the scenes look like a Norman Rockwell painting.
A terrific cast of veteran stars don't break a sweat. The young leads are very good and easy to watch.
There is an outstanding score and use of music that may be too noticeable. Speaking of noticeable, the opening and ending credits are officious and distracting.
The biggest problem is the movie pushes you away rather then draws you in. The humor is on the dark side and perhaps goes over the line. It's not funny to see Snoopy the dog killed by an arrow through the neck. Stabbing a child with left handed scissors is good for a gasp not a laugh.
This movie is going to have trouble finding an audience. If you are a Wes Anderson fan see it, all others pass.