Badass

Rating: 9/10 (16 January 2015)

OK fine, I'm a Wes Anderson fan. I'm starting to gather that's a prerequisite for liking some of his movies. I like to think this one crosses over though.
It's charming! It's wonderful. The characters are quirky but believable. The story is wacky but somehow holds water. It really feels layered and honest, and the convention of a story- within-a-story-within-a-story is used to excellent effect.
If I had any complaints... hm. I can't think of any at the moment. I guess maybe I wish it was longer! It really held me captivated, and I know I sound like a gushy fanboy here but honestly I mainly like violent science fiction, so hopefully that lets you know I'm not just a total softie promoting things without weighing their merits.
Anyway, if you are at all curious about this movie, I strongly recommend. Great performances by a fantastic cast. Funny.