STARRING: Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Bill Murray and Hope Davis. Story by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola, screenplay by Wes Anderson. Directed by Wes Anderson. Running time 109 minutes.
When uber-rich industrialist Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro), survives his yet another assassination attempt on his life that sees him walk away from his 7th near-fatal plane crash he embarks on his greatest scheme, the Phoenician Scheme and attempts to reunite with his estranged daughter and nun in training, Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton) and his nine sons. Meanwhile his many enemies, fellow tycoons set out to destroy him, his legacy and his new scheme once and for all, leading Korda and his daughter to embark on a quest to save his dream.
Oh my god, what a film what a film! I realise that this will polarise many people but for me, this is the film of the year! Hands down!
A glorious film, as always art directed and directed to near perfection by Wes Anderson, whose unique visual vision makes his films instantly recognisable. From his meticulously designed sets to his idiosyncratic camera moves his films have an identity that is indelible.
The performances by the superb ensemble cast are all expertly mannered and 'acterly' as if appearing in an am-dram performance and it matters not one jote. Del Toro is superb, as is Mia Threapleton, but the MVP is Michael Cera who brings a wonderful energy to his role as the socially awkward home tutor Bjørn Lund who gets dragged into the globe trotting adventure.
Every aspect of this film was a pure delight, from the soundtrack, the style and direction, it's at turns funny, and dramatic and frantic. Whether you like this film or not will rely entirely on what you think of Wes Anderson's other films, and if you're a fan of his wonderful oeuvre then get ready for 109 minutes of pure bliss.
I cannot wait to see this one again and again!
10/10
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