Wes Anderson is one of the great originals of modern cinema. In his relatively short career to date he has already developed a fascinating style that is completely his own.
I have blogged already about THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS (2001) and, having been enthralled by his latest movie THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL, I was prompted to return to earlier movies THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU (2004) amd MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012).
All of these films boast strong ensemble casts. The quality of the writing is so strong that it’s not surprising that big names want to be associated with his films, even if it means playing a small cameo role. Continue reading
If you have a good story, you don’t need elaborate sets or A-list actors. This is probably why most Science Fiction works better in books or graphic novels than in big budget movies. These two movies illustrate this point perfectly.
