Moonrise Kingdom

  • 2012


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Average Rating 4.2/5
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4.5
Its a breath of fresh air in a comedy genre filled with raunchy movies and lazy humor. Keith & the Movies
4.5
For Suzy and Sam, their paradise only comes into focus when they find someone who genuinely accepts them for their oddity. Outsiders can rarely make t ..
4.5
It is further proof that Wes Andersons mind is constantly challenged at the time of generating ingenious ideas.
4.5
Moonrise Kingdom is Andersons most completely satisfying film since the one two of Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums, in part because its the perfect .. Av Club
3.8
If you hate Wes Anderson, this movie wont change your mind, but believers should be enchanted. Av Club
4.5
By contrasting young love with adult disillusionment, Anderson suggests a sad continuity that somehow doesnt swamp the romantic optimism of Gilman and .. Av Club
4.5
Its that of high tension plotting in a low stakes world, where characters adopt exaggerated poses under a remarkably self aware directorial eye. Den Of Geek
4.3
Moonrise Kingdom will sweep you away with its beauty, wonder and undeniable charm. We Got This Covered
4.0
Its the end of the world as they know it and suddenly, too, a new world for the taking an elating contradiction perfectly in step with this ever tende .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
After the adults catch the young lovebirds, the film becomes more frenetic and scattered, a disappointing, though not ultimately damaging loss of focu .. Time Out
4.5
On one level, this seems intentional, as Anderson contrasts the almost magical enchantment of Sam and Suzys getaway with the mundane foibles and faili .. Screen Daily
4.5
The distinct color palette is exquisitely preserved, beautifully highlighting Andersons carefully crafted shots. Collider
4.1
Delightfully, Anderson and co writer Roman Coppola avoid cliches at every opportunity. Paste Magazine
4.4
None of the actors ever play for laughs or put sardonic spins on their material. Rogerebert
5.0
In the summer of big, expensive superhero flicks, Moonrise Kingdom evokes awe, wonder and the magic of escapism in a much smaller and more precious wa .. E Film Critic
5.0
It may seem odd but I prefer to look at it as an inspired piece of counter programming that allows moviegoers the chance to see an off beat bit of art .. E Film Critic
4.0
As the electricity on the island increases literally and figuratively the film slyly wraps its fingers around your heart. Telegraph
4.0
The reason this has happened is a simple one.Both performances are Wes Andersons. Telegraph
3.5
With lots of good jokes and very funny child actors, plus adults who carry the emotional weight the children cannot, Moonrise Kingdom has elements tha .. Cinema Blend
4.0
But for children precocious enough to reside within their own realm, every dream still remains within reach. Ny Daily News
4.0
For all its good points, Moonrise Kingdom does end up stumbling over the finish line. Screen Rant
3.8
Whos to deny its worth.Not us, at least not in a gorgeous scene by the title cove. The Globe And Mail
5.0
But in Moonrise Kingdom, the exhilarating tale of two very young lovers on the lam, Anderson has created a kind of moving diorama of drama and deadpan .. Philly
5.0
Wes Anderson burst upon the film scene with the rambunctious coming of age movie Rushmore; it was a fresh and very funny movie about an egocentric you .. Spirituality And Practice
3.1
Often, somebody says something clever or something that plays clever because of the way the line is acted and the scene is edited. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
The beauty of this oddball story is in the heart felt way Anderson connects with the kids and makes their bad seem beautiful when compared to how ugly .. Sover
3.8
Its a fine representation for the cacophony of young love that gives Moonrise Kingdom its heart. Mark Reviews Movies
4.4
But their mismatched quality is part of the quirky charm of the film. Usa Today
4.5
It is not only a wonderful romantic comedy and a beautiful tribute to young love, but it also illustrates the deep divide between the Baby Boom genera .. Lariat
4.8
Your style is yours all alone, and if you were to diverge from it, I just might cry for all the wrong reasons at the movie theater. News Review
4.5
And this time Andersons obsession with detail nicely adds to rather than smothers the characters and their story as occurred in the filmmakers recent .. Screen It
3.0
Non fans may take more persuading, but should enjoy themselves in the end. Independent
4.4
Moonrise Kingdom, Andersons seventh feature, is unlikely to convert those who believe the Texas born filmmaker is merely a skilled miniaturist.If mann .. Rolling Stone
4.0
But Anderson is stirring in gently emotional subtext while indulging in nutty slapstick and knowing cinema references. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Like many of Andersons films, this one does start to lag a bit in the third act, but if theres any real feeling of disappointment about this sweet and .. The Wrap
5.0
Funny, superbly acted and brilliantly written, this is thoroughly enjoyable and one of the best films of the year. View London
3.1
Though undeniably smart and charming, Moonrise Kingdom loves itself the way the callow Holden Caulfield loves himself: unconditionally. Salinger under .. News Day
3.8
The central romance between two 12 year olds is so awkwardly tender it doesnt wear out its welcome. Cs Monitor
5.0
Its all a piece with the multifarious, mad, mad world of Wes Anderson. Film Journal
4.5
Anderson sprinkles this kind of thing throughout, and it raises the stakes. Az Central
5.0
Moonrise Kingdom is Andersons seventh movie, and its the first since Rushmore that works from the opening shot to the final image. Boston
4.0
Hes an unapologetic romantic and Moonrise Kingdom is a study in wish fulfillment.The purity of the kids feelings for one another is supposed to be an .. Smh
5.0
Easily the best film of 2012 so far and a must see, especially for fans of the filmmaker. Mountain X
4.5
Actors speak in self aware deadpan, the adults with a stilted affectation, the children echoing the endearing amateurism of 60s Peanuts specials. Npr
5.0
Watching it is like shuffling through a shoebox of fading photos and silly mementos. Star Tribune
3.5
Those who claim that the American cinema discourages originality should have a closer look at Andersons work. Emanuellevy
4.0
To some, Moonrise Kingdom may be nothing more than a souffle of strangeness, but it rises superbly. Guardian
4.4
In other words, the quirk doesnt hog the limelight, allowing the storys underlying humanity to shine through. Q Network
4.0
Visually striking and boasting beautifully measured central performances, this tale of love, redemption and dissipating innocence should delight viewe .. Daily Mail
3.2
Anderson hasnt lost his puckishly charming genius for cinema as diorama visuals. Ew
5.0
Yes, Andersons principal subject, and arguably his only subject, is the collision between the emotional lives of adults and children and the paradoxic .. Salon
4.0
And Moonrise Kingdom (Focus Features) is fun: a gorgeously shot, ingeniously crafted, uber Andersonian bonbon that, even in its most irritatingly whim .. Slate
3.0
But such is its beauty and belief in its own universe, Anderson devotees will be over the moon. Flim List
4.0
Terrific performances from sprogs to stars and a lovely sense of the sorrow and joy of growing up. Empire
4.5
Subtly scripted by Roman Coppola and director Wes Anderson, its meticulously stylized. Susang Ranger
1.3
Like all Wes Anderson movies, it is nave, mannered, pretentious and incomprehensible. Observer
5.0
It has elements from every movie genre, done mostly by kids, or fantastic adults who have rarely been better in their careers. Movies
5.0
So goes the latest effort from director Wes Anderson, the great and visionary flake of his generation. Sf Gate
5.0
We may look back on Andersons works as we do on the boxes of Joseph Cornell formal troves of frippery, studded with nostalgic private jokes, that lodg .. New Yorker
3.5
Tough and tender collide in a scene where cutesiness is undercut and sentimentality is sharply excised. Slant Magazine
3.0
Its never hugely funny or moving Andersons movies are too stylised and detached for that but it has charm and a lovely performance from Willis as a we .. Express
5.0
Unfortunately, all Burton has apparently embraced from the show is its campy reputation. Mr Brown Movies
4.4
Its a fable about what it feels like to be 12 years old and afflicted, from head to toe, by a romantic crush the size of a planet. Chicago Tribune
3.5
At the same time, the Andersonian humor is also laid on pretty thick in a good way, and most of it comes at the expense of the adults. Bullz-Eye
4.2
This is a total package with its clever script, solid acting and terrific techs and production and is Wes Anderson at his best. Reeling Reviews
5.0
As it happens, the frustrated and largely incompetent adults seem less mature than the boy and girl who, for all their peccadilloes, are genuine soul .. Blogs Indie Wire
4.4
Theres an undeniable tongue in cheek element to this but it serves its purpose. ReelViews
4.0
Wes Andersons Cannes opening night film is a highly idiosyncratic, impeccably made portrait of young love. Hollywood Reporter
5.0
Andersons best feature since Rushmore, in part because, like that film, it takes as its primary subject matter odd, precocious children, rather than t .. The Atlantic
4.0
An overly busy finale threatens to bog the movie down in too much action, but Anderson recovers with a gorgeous coda that captures the sense of loss t .. The Atlantic
4.5
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4.0
In this tale about growing up and falling in love, it seems Anderson has found his true heart. Los Angeles Times
4.4
Anderson contrasts the simplicity of young love with the adults insistence of complicating everything. Groucho Reviews
4.5
may make it look easy because of how firmly his mannerisms are established at this point, but it takes a real artist to evoke the rocky emotional stor .. Hit Fix
5.0
A sweetly kooky ode to the intensity of young love. The movie balances broad comedy with occasionally surreal quirk, while still holding the emotional .. Aisle Seat
4.5
There are wise emotional truths, and beautifully rendered tinges of humour and sorrow expertly woven through a tightly threaded screenplay. Herald Sun
3.8
Andersons style is present but it doesnt overpower the characters and story. Movie Habit
4.5
For me, watching an Anderson movie is like marching at attention rather than walking. Movie Habit
4.0
Anderson manages to make life look simple what a talent that takes! Urban Cine File
3.1
This discrepancy rears its head again at the end of the movie when Jason Schwartzman shows up to deliver some of the films best laughs. Movies Tv Guide
4.0
In his more recent live action films Andersons adults have increasingly acted like children, shutting out what they cant handle. The Age
3.8
Its a singular style Anderson typically applies to subjects heftier than Moonrise Kingdom, which is little more than a sweet tale of preteen love in 1 .. Tamp A Bay
5.0
In fact, the previous Anderson movie this most resembles is the animated Fantastic Mr. Fox. New York Post
3.1
The latest by love him or hate him filmmaker Wes Anderson, Moonrise Kingdom delivers plenty of quirky characters, obsessive visuals and a third act th .. Kansas City
3.0
But what it does have is a genuine sweetness and affection and Andersons film breezes irresistibly on style, charm, a lovely score by Alexandre Despla .. Digital Spy
4.4
Even after seeing it once, its easy to appreciate the films ability to capture the creativity and intense feelings of childrena formula for either dis .. Red Eye Chicago
4.5
The great thing about Wes Anderson, other than his fabulously childlike imagination, is his deep attention to the smallest details. Cleve Land
2.5
It has been fourteen years, but Wes Anderson can at least attest to having made one great film. Dustin Put Man
4.5
This beguiling, bilingual drama set in Tmaki Makaurau, combines complex emotions in simple, effective storytelling and provides a cultural perspective .. Stuff
4.5
...it reminds us of the way we (mis)apprehended the world when we were children, the way we strained to hear the adults in conference, the way we look .. Ar Kansas Online
4.5
Filled with wonderful performances, Moonrise Kingdom manages to be Wes Andersons most accessible film while not compromising his style.
4.4
For its first third, Moonrise Kingdom is a touching ode to that sweet and terrifying moment when childhood friendship blossoms into romance. Larsen On Film
5.0
Andersons filmmaking is like that of some eccentrically driven visionary, hoping to extract big feelings out of the smallest moments. Hollywood And Fine
4.5
Its a treat to watch unfold, sweetened gorgeously by Andersons magical manner of thinking.A Brian Or Ndorf
4.5
From the get go, the film is a magnificent blend of artistry, humor and emotional resonance. Patriot Ledger
5.0
1 of 4 View Caption Scoutmaster Randy (Edward Norton, foreground) and his Khaki Scouts discover that one of their number has gone missing in Wes Ander .. Sltrib
4.5
Its only June, but its hard to imagine another film capturing my heart and soul like Moonrise Kingdom.
4.2
So many scenes will leave you with raised eyebrows and a wry smile. The Film Pie
3.8
All its soap bubble sensibility is missing are unicorns and rainbows. Js Online
4.0
Moonrise Kingdom Synopsis Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, Moonrise Kingdom follows a young boy and girl falling in love. Movie Web
4.5
Wes Andersons best films have always channeled his whimsy through the eyes of children or simply adults who never grew up. Hollywood Chicago
4.5
This is the work of an auteur confident, but understated; beautiful, but heartbreaking; intoxicating, but sobering. Cinemix Tape
4.0
For those who are willing, or are willing to give Anderson another try, it is definitely worth the effort. ComingSoon
2.0
Any of the films novelty has already worn out its welcome by this point once you realize Anderson doesnt have enough of a story to back up the earlier .. ComingSoon
4.5
Anderson certainly doesnt hold back in the least and it pays off big time. Shockya
3.0
Cute though the junior romance is, Anderson and co writer Roman Coppola (son of Francis) dont give the narrative enough legs to carry the movie.Nods t .. Sky
3.5
Andersons seventh film is a tale of first love and its blazing intensity. Sbs
4.4
Warm, witty and whimsical, it is a fabulous fable, a storybook tale of young love, the innocence of youth and the disappointments of life. Mercury News
5.0
What works: Funny and endearing, its a lovely story that is perfectly paired with director Wes Andersons singular visual style. No La
3.8
The script may be the films greatest strength: the movie is probably Andersons most quotable, and listening to the child actors sometimes speak like w .. Under The Radar Mag
4.0
Isnt it artless and graceless and naive.And isnt that first inner rousing life and death to the players, something akin to your own fairytale The Ooh Tray
5.0
The comic beats are precise are frequently hilarious, while the set pieces are constructed sturdily enough to make Andersons directorial flourishes se .. Dvd Talk
3.5
I suppose it would be possible to object to the movies sweetly sentimental ending, or to find the final burst of action over extended (its still a bra .. reason
4.5
The picture is easily Andersons finest and funniest love story; imbued with real pathos and littered with wonderful ancillary characters. Streaming Quickflix
5.0
This hugely likable comedy, a box office phenomenon in France, takes place in contemporary Paris. Wsj
4.5
Anderson isnt to everyones taste, but longtime fans will love this film and newcomers couldnt want for a better introduction. Concrete Play Ground
4.5
I think its rather more a woeful but smug commentary on how adults make a mess of everything while romantic children just want to be pure and touch ea .. New Republic
5.0
One shot and you know its a Wes Anderson film, no mistaking it for anyone elses.The frames are off symmetrical, their strong human centers unevenly fl .. Ny Mag
3.8
The movie is ultimately a meditation on the way youthful vigor turns into dashed hopes and jaded routine, and its lovely and potent and real despite m .. Film Blather
5.0
Its more densely Andersons own stuff than ever, and its thrilling in so many ways. New City Film
5.0
In debut performances each, Gilman and Hayward display a complex array of adult like personalities fused with their childish bodies.Both possess a kee .. Cinema Sight
4.0
I f the deadpan sensibility of the film ultimately leaves it feeling a tad lightweight, that isnt to say that Moonrise Kingdom isnt a funny, witty and .. Fan The Fire Magazine
5.0
The pictures might be taken by a robo security apparatus designed by a genius of geometry.The question Andersons dollhouse movies inevitably raise: Do .. Entertainment Time
5.0
Films that can charm kids and adults in equal measure are rare. This is one of them. Daily Star
3.5
Moonrise Kingdom magically recreates a childs eye view of the early 1960s, bringing back memories of tents, tree houses, campfires, cub scouts, innoce .. Theepoch Times
4.5
Wes Anderson shows us young love in a simple, brilliant and honest way.
4.5
Just like those movies, Ill be watching this one multiple times.There is something so playful about Anderson, its the perfect way to kick of my Cannes .. The Scorecard Review
4.5
For this is 1965 upper crust America, and this is a Wes Anderson film.Its gonna be quaint. Washington City Paper
4.5
In Moonrise Kingdom (2012), Anderson finally builds a film around the troubled kids themselves. Stream On Demand At Home
4.5
The comedic performances are delivered with a terrific tenderness and sincerity from the typically powerhouse dramatic players. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
The best way to imagine Andersons movie is to think of Charles Schultzs beloved comic strip Peanuts. Honey Cutts Hollywood
3.6
Still, Moonrise Kingdom is a charming reminder of Andersons particular talent for spinning fantasies about the collective childhood we all wish we had .. Movie Martyr
3.8
Shooting was completed over a year ago, so its doubtful that Anderson intended for her to look like a pouting baby Lana Del Rey, but maybe its the blu .. Film Forward
4.4
Without question, this is the most honestly romantic film of the year. Illinois Times
3.8
In Rushmore, arguably Andersons best work to date, the enjoyable juvenile fantasy parallels and facilitates significant character and plot development .. Ut Sandiego
2.0
It seems outrageous to say a filmmaker as accomplished as Anderson whose fan base dedication borders on hero worship has made a breakthrough film. Aarp
5.0
The kids are likable, too, though Im not sure why Im supposed to fall in love with their falling in love.Visually, Anderson has a miniaturists meticul .. Saportare Port
3.3
For all the movies technical meticulousness, the storytelling still has a wiggly waggly quality, like a dangly loose tooth. Movie Line
4.0
Instead of feeling detached and cold, Moonrise Kingdom is an extremely sweet and heartfelt portrayal of young love and how such love inspires the live .. Cinema Autopsy
4.0
IF you like Wes Anderson and his notoriously whimsical style of offbeat comedy, youll love Moonrise Kingdom. Standard Net Au
5.0
It combines elements of Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Fantastic Mr. Fox into a whole that is fresh, exciting, sweet and, most of all, gentle. .. Bad Ass Digest
5.0
This latest feature reunites him with many frequent collaborators to craft a tender love story in his trademark world of heightened artificiality. Liver Pool Echo
5.0
The look of Moonrise Kingdom and the conceit that the children act like adults while the adults behave like children are both pure Anderson. Twin Cities
4.0
The quirky label gets thrown around a lot when it comes to Andersons filmmaking but his style perfectly matches the film that presents itself like a f .. The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
There is emotion here, but it is under glass, you can look at it, marvel at the endless intricate detail, but you cannot touch it. The Tyee
2.0
Want to know the greatest secret of releasing a film theatrically in the UK.Anyone can do it. Google
3.8
Moonrise Kingdom is Wes Andersons seventh feature film, and in some ways its typical of all of them, with tropes and tics and themes and actors famili .. Blog Oregonlive
4.5
In Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson paints a chaotic frame that mirrors the chaos that comes with growing up.
4.5
Moonrise Kingdom is the closest that Wes Anderson has ever gotten to Trufaut. Fotogramas
5.0
Wes Andersons refreshingly original Moonrise Kingdom is an unconventional childrens adventure for adults, filled with with striking colors, textures a .. Fox News
4.5
Moonrise Kingdom has a sensibility that is rarely seen in movies.
3.0
Often the festival selects a film that has a good reason to be out of the competition. This Is London
3.5
Funny, touching, sweet and drenched in 60s nostalgia, but reverberating with distant, haunting echoes of adolescent longing for practically anyone who .. American Profile
4.5
This movie is most definitely a part of Andersons genius and youre not going to want to miss it. Auto Straddle
5.0
Middle school age girls are hip to Francoise Hardy and everyone is impeccably dressed. Mubi
4.5
First love is a magical thing, especially when envisioned by Wes Anderson, known for such works as Rushmore and Fantastic Mr. Fox. The Reel Deal
4.0
Cannes does like to ease us all in gently with a crowd pleaser typically something like Pixars Up and Moonrise Kingdom makes a winning appeal to the p .. Bfi
4.2
The one thing all the adults have in common is that they are all sad. Deads
4.5
As most of us can agree, Wes has never made a bad film, so this isnt so much a worst to best ranking as a superb to really special ranking. NME
4.2
In lavish close ups, Anderson contrasts a world in disorder with a well pitched campsite, where everything is in its right place.Perhaps this childlik .. Patheos
3.0
If you can fully get on Andersons wavelength you may find this film transportive. I, however, thought it was far too quaint. The Crat
2.0
I think these elements exist in the movie simply because Anderson finds them delightfully quirky, and includes them simply for the sheer juxtaposition .. Ticket Sarasota
5.0
Its like a picturesque, ride down a long countryside road in autumn bursting with wonderful imagery; richly developed characters complimented by an ex .. Jeffreyklyles Word Press
4.5
With every Anderson film, theres a staged quality to the production, complete with calculated camera movements and artificial designs reminiscent of E .. Deep Focus Review
4.4
With his 7th film now, his style is as confident as ever.Every shot is perfectly framed and the editing precisely paced. Jeffrey Manderson Blog Spo ..
5.0
It is a typical Anderson tale, i.e. difficult to pigeonhole as one genre. Clothes Onfilm
2.5
A murky waterworld where saturated pastels and nostalgic pools of Norman Rockwell Americana drift on random currents of narrative, Andersons immersion .. Canada
4.5
I walked out of Moorise Kingdom on a high.I felt better about humanity after watching it. Shotgun Critic
4.5
ra Going all the way back to 1996s Bottle Rocket, weve ranked all of Andersons films through Asteroid City. For the Win (USA Today)



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