Wacky, whimsical. It's Wednesday, folks and I've got a director, Wes Anderson, film to review. The French Dispatch is weird (in a good way). The man has a unique style and this one checks off his quirks.
1. Cast of a heck of a lot - Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Owen Wilson, Tilda Swinton, Timothee Chalamet, Adrian Brody, and more
2. Bright colors and vivid sets
3. Animation sequence
4. Words. There are a lot of words spoken and many hilarious throwaway lines. The script is superb
5. Vignettes. He likes small stories that all pull together to one big theme. I like these small stories that feature so many great actors and so many little moments.
I came home and told Ray, "You would have hated this." And that's okay. With a Wes Anderson film, you have to know what you are going in to see and you have to be in a mood for some wacky.
That sums me up on a Sunday morning five dollar matinee. And there you go for some whimsy, quirky, and Wednesday whatever.
Hi Joanne - well that's a good thing Ray didn't join you! Sounds interesting and very good value ... I'm sure I'll get to see it sometime - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteIndeed. I don't think he would have had the patience. I'd have invited you if you lived closer!
DeleteI like small stories that add up to a large story. Easier to do in a book than a film I think.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. But Wes Anderson seems to have the touch for vignettes. Whimsical!
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