Everything a movie should be

Rating: 10/10 (14 July 2012)

Perfect cast, well written, solid acting, beautiful scenery and colors, as well as a sweeping sometimes oddball soundtrack make this a great film. As the title says, Moonrise kingdom is everything a movie should be and it will leave you wanting more from every character. None of it feels choppy or "tacked on" mainly because Anderson manages to immerse the viewer in his world, a whimsical and vivid place where we believe anything can happen. The movie centers around two strange kids who discover they love each other and decide to run away from their strange lives. The ensuing "rescue attempt" by basically the whole community manages to be quirky, hilarious, and compelling at all times, and also gives us insight and backstory on the fabulous supporting cast. I don't want to spoil the movie for you so.... if you're reading this because you're unsure, I'd recommend either read a few more reviews or just go see it. It's honestly a gem of a movie and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.