Depicting the child

Rating: 10/10 (30 November 2015)

I cannot begin without addressing Wes Anderson's genius direction style, which is flawless when applied to this genre. Anderson's rich storytelling despite years of absence from his first-hand experience renders the story all the more raw and natural. Childhood innocence and disillusionment is captured beautifully, both visually and through character dialogue. The brightness and saturation of colour in this film reflect the nostalgic nature of its content; a unique story of adventure and escapism.
The exchanges between the two main young (and relatively unknown) actors are brilliant portrayals of our young years and the human adolescence experience. Tender scenes of young intimacy are taken seriously and are pulled together by the hardship we see the characters facing in order to fulfil their goal, which is to be together and away from 'home'.
No unnecessary character development was seen in the adult characters in order to serve their fame and popularity, and this all the more supplements the artistry Anderson has created. Edward Norton's empathetical performance was notably outstanding, needless to say that each and every actor en scene portrayed their character almost faultlessly.
A creation of beautiful composition being allowed to tell its story with compassion and self-awareness; a magnificent thing to be able to witness unravel before you. This is one of those experiences. The story arch culminates with a more action-based sequence involving many members of the all-star adult cast. This drove the film away from its rootings, yet added a more expressive tone to the ending.
Moonrise Kingdom successfully illustrates the experience of two youngsters in an exploration of themselves and the world around them. In terms of style, with Anderson's use of subtle black humour mixed in the tangling complexities the child, could I possible not vote a 10/10 for this film?