MOONRISE KINGDOM MAGIC

Just saw Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson's new film, and the enchanted film exceeds the rave reviews I have been hearing! Every sequence is so beautifully composed. Maybe I have a better appreciation for cinematic shots due to the Blogshop class I took earlier this week, but I found myself wanting to pause and enjoy so many of the uniquely framed scenes. The colors and textures, circa New England circa 1965, are perfectly detailed. The love story is hilarious and heartfelt, with charactered nuance that prevents it from becoming too sweet or cute. I agree with the Peter Travers' Rolling Stones review that "Anderson links the everyday and the extraordinary with virtuoso artistry. By evoking the joys and terrors of childhood, it reminds us how to be alive." I want to be transported to that Magic Kingdom!

See film website here
Screenshots courtesy of Moonrise Kingdom trailer