Update: almost 11 years, and I have no idea why I wrote "Swito funny." Fixed as of 6/28/23.
Moonrise Kingdom is perhaps the first movie I've reviewed where my biggest problem was the film print. The inconsistent sound levels wrecked the viewing experience quite a bit.
Which is a shame, because Wes Anderson's latest film is quirky fun. Especially when it was at its audible best. But for now, let's review the film and not the theater.
Two kids from the island of New Penzance, Sam Shakusky (Jared Gilman) and Suzy Bishop (Kara Hayward), meet one summer. They instantly like each other, and both feel restricted by their home lives. So, the next summer, they run away together on a camping trip to a secluded cove to stay together forever.
The eccentric adults in their lives, ranging from Police Captain Sharp (Bruce Willis) to Suzy's parents (Bill Murray and Frances McDormand), embark on a crazy search party to find the young lovers. But what'll happen when they find them?
Co-written by Anderson and Roman Coppola, Moonrise Kingdom is dramedicly charming. Its eccentric characters are all crazy, but they're still likable. Even without understanding their words, it's quite easy to understand their body language. Its 94 minute run-time ensures that not a single moment is wasted on-screen. And for that, it's great.
Its cinematography, by Robert Yeomen, has a distinctive use of color and exaggeration. Assembled together by editor Andrew Weisblum, these create some of the most "shockingly" funny scenes this year. You'll wonder how they came up with them.
If you can find a theater, and the time, then use it to see Moonrise Kingdom. You won't be disappointed; at least, if all goes well with your theater experience.
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