The Wes Anderson Experience

Rating: 8/10 (22 July 2014)

I enjoyed this film. It was a classic Wes Anderson experience: I do not mean this in any derogatory way, merely that this film had all the hallmarks of a Wes Anderson movie. I went in to see this film without any preconceptions or having read any background information and it was clear from the start that this was a Wes Anderson flick. And I really enjoyed it.
Ralph Fiennes was brilliant as were all the starring and supporting actors, the story clipped along apace, the scenes were all beautifully shot and choreographed, this film is a great piece of art. The story may appear fantastical because of the way it is told, however the underlying tale is believable, not ridiculous. The small cut- scene animations that give the film some of its quirkiness are perfectly proportioned to keep the story moving along, explaining the action without slowing down the plot. Some of the characters are one-dimensional, but this fits in perfectly with the telling of the tale.
A very enjoyable movie and one that will be even better on the second viewing.