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It was entertaining but even for Wes Anderson, this one was just too weird and up its own butt trying to be overly artsy farts

I did enjoy Steve Carrells character

https://youtu.be/28xVCdcurj4

I mean, that's every Wes Anderson movie. You either like his style or you don't

Was there asteroids in it?

Wes movies are special in that there are famous actors who all try to act as little as possible.

A Wes movie with the monotone dialogue erratically disrupted by Bay explosions would be something.

My fiance and I are going tomorrow. And yeah, I have heard that this may be too Wes Anderson. I felt the same way about The French Dispatch, as he seems to be parodying himself.

We also saw No Hard Feelings last night. I had some issues with the third act, but overall it was hilarious.

Seeing it tonight. I'm of the opinion there is no such thing as "too much Wes Anderson" and I loved The French Dispatch for exactly that reason. Having said that, this one looks like he's gone even further off the deep end.

Euripides posted...

I mean, that's every Wes Anderson movie. You either like his style or you don't

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is one of my very favorite films, to me everything after that has been just ok

VampireCoyote posted...

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is one of my very favorite films, to me everything after that has been just ok

The Grand Budapest Hotel?!?

VampireCoyote posted...

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is one of my very favorite films, to me everything after that has been just ok

Even Isle of Dogs?

Kitt posted...

Even Isle of Dogs?

I havent watched it

sometimes I cant focus on a movie if its stop motion or whatever

i do really love Kubo and the two strings tho

Isle of Dogs is good though? I saw Darjeeling, Budapest, and Moonrise Kingdom I thought they were fine I guess

Royal Tenebaums and Life Aquatic are the real gems that he has done imo

I love every Wes anderson movie a lot and I cant wait to see this

hes probably like my fourth favorite director

And life aquatic is easily my least favorite movie by him

hes amazing but he also gave Jason Schwartzman a career so fuck him

He made The Royal Tenenbaums, so I'll follow him forever.

That said, I've seen about two movies he's made total. But still...forever!!

What did Jason schwartzman do?

MICHALECOLE posted...

What did Jason schwartzman do?

nothing in particular I really enjoy I Heart Huckabees

but I have had more than enough of him

It's weird that it invokes such a 1950s style.

wanderingshade posted...

It's weird that it invokes such a 1950s style.

Doesn't it take place in the 50s?

Watching it tonight. Can't wait. Loved the French Dispatch. Favorite is still Grand Budapest though.

VampireCoyote posted...

nothing in particular I really enjoy I Heart Huckabees

but I have had more than enough of him

weirdo

VampireCoyote posted...

hes amazing but he also gave Jason Schwartzman a career so fuck him

You watch your mouth. Rushmore is WA's best film and I will fucking fight anybody that challenges that opinion.

bsp77 posted...

My fiance and I are going tomorrow. And yeah, I have heard that this may be too Wes Anderson. I felt the same way about The French Dispatch, as he seems to be parodying himself.

We also saw No Hard Feelings last night. I had some issues with the third act, but overall it was hilarious.

What were your issues?

I tried watching Rushmore and Royal Tenenbaums when they came out. They did nothing for me and I lost interest in them like half way through. It killed any desire for me to watch any else he put out.

VampireCoyote posted...

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is one of my very favorite films, to me everything after that has been just ok

Zissou is my #8 all-time, & Asteroid City shares its joie de vivre & playfulness... yet not so much its dramatic undertones.

I thought everything about AC was great, though its Russian doll storytelling does take a moment or so to calibrate everything going on. Ed Norton & Adrien Brody playing producer & director of the televised stage play 'Asteroid City' which is the film we're watching.

Matt f'n Dillon. Jeff Goldblum in a great character role! Steve Carrell was great, he took Bill Murray's place due to availability. Most everyone is in the film, including Seu Jorge for a musical scene.

what seemed like about half the people at my showing actually walked out during the last theater sequence

Buu_88 posted...

What were your issues?

My Letterboxd mini review:

The frst 2/3 are absolutely hilarious, and then it shifts a little too strongly into more dramatic emotional territory. The emotion is mostly earned and it works but the tonal shift is too jarring. Feels like it could have all been integrated a little better. Still highly recommended because you will laugh. A lot.

3.5 stars or 7 / 10

Just got home. It started strong but felt a bit draggy about 75% thru but ended decently. Definitely on the goofy side, it didnt have me in stitches there were a few chuckles. First impression Id give it a 7.5/10. Pretty standard Anderson film.

Thought it was great and kind of the "perfect world" movie for a post-Covid lockdown reality

Just got home. We both enjoyed it quite a bit. Not among his best work, but better than French Dispatch.

You know, besides quentin tarintino, Wes anderson may have the best percentage of amazing movies for me.

VampireCoyote posted...

It was entertaining but even for Wes Anderson, this one was just too weird and up its own butt trying to be overly artsy fartsy.

I did enjoy Steve Carrells character

I saw this last night. I usually love his stuff and was excited to see this one. But it left me feeling pretty much how you phrased it. I guess I just prefer his stuff that feels like it could be taking place in the real world. The Royal Tenebaums, Rushmore and Darjeeling Limited are probably my top three from Anderson. Although, that third spot isn't set in stone, it can and does change from time to time.

Watched it last night. It was aight...