In 1965, an orphaned boy scout and his new-found girlfriend (Jared Gilman, Kara Hayward) run away from home, which prompts a search. This will no doubt satisfy die-hard fans of Wes Anderson who has made another dollhouse of a movie, one that offers meticulously designed scenes that mirror Anderson’s sepia-toned artistic vision and fondness for nostalgia. As always, themes of childhood and the relationship between generations are explored ā often with predictable results. Still enjoyable, especially thanks to the cast, and the director’s unwavering sympathy for his young characters.
2012-U.S. 94 min. Color.Ā Directed byĀ Wes Anderson.Ā Screenplay:Ā Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola.Ā Music:Ā Alexandre Desplat.Ā Cast:Ā Bruce Willis (Sharp), Edward Norton (Randy Ward), Bill Murray (Walt Bishop),Ā Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzmanā¦ Bob Balaban, Harvey Keitel.