Brilliant

Rating: 9/10 (29 April 2014)

Quite possibly Mr. Anderson at his absolute best. It is exactly what you expect from a visionary like Wes, and a mere perfect masterpiece. Dare I say, his best yet? I know, I know all the Wes Anderson fan-girls are gonna cry for Steve Izzou, probably bc it was his most abstract which by all hipsters makes it his best. The less-commercial the cooler according to some people.
At any rate, what makes this movie work wonderfully is the casting, production, set, and of course the story. First off, the casting could not have been any better. Now I know two things here, 1) Wes always/generally has the same people who are either main/supportive/cameo roles, and in this one he doesn't disappoint. 2) I am also aware that rarely are the actual actors in the movie, all the "first-choices." Well the chemistry between Ray and Tony is palatable. They make such a duo, I would seriously watch anything those two are in again.
The acting is so spot on, the comedic timing is genius ESPECIALLY with Brody and Dafoe... seriously it's awesome.
All in all, it's perfect.
I'd rate it as one of Wes' best pictures, easily.