It's surprising how refreshing and rejuvenating Moonrise Kingdom is, despite the growing number of Wes Anderson clones out there and the easy-to-spot cliches that have sprouted up as Anderson's own quirky hipster format has evolved over the years.
Some have argued that Anderson's films have grown a bit mundane, with the same visual cues, odd characters and bizarre set pieces used to the same general effect. And, to be frank, that's not entirely untrue, though a tad unfair. Anderson is, after all, a hardened auteur with a very distinct cinematic worldview. However, there is some room to spot the traditional Anderson cliches in his narrative template.
Naturally, that's not to say Moonrise Kingdom is some wasted effort. Quite the contrary. Anderson is a filmmaker who's constantly challenging his audience with these almost soft, whimsical films – usually adventures – that dabble with some rather dark themes, from broken marriages, suicide, depression, cheating, teen angst, rebellion and lost love. His themes come to a head here, culminating in one of his most visually alluring, emotionally satisfying pictures to date.
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