Wes Anderson films, what am I missing?
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Just been to see the new Wes Anderson film, this is the 3rd one I’ve seen now and people seem to rave about them
I just don’t get it? What’s so good? Is it the dead pan humour? Is it the colourfulness or just the way they’re filmed?
They always seem to have loads of famous people in, this one was the 2nd with Tom hanks and scarlet Johanson in, as well as Benedict Cumberbatch and Brian Cranston
2 hours in the cinema and I can’t actually described what happened?!
What’s the appeal?
I just don’t get it? What’s so good? Is it the dead pan humour? Is it the colourfulness or just the way they’re filmed?
They always seem to have loads of famous people in, this one was the 2nd with Tom hanks and scarlet Johanson in, as well as Benedict Cumberbatch and Brian Cranston
2 hours in the cinema and I can’t actually described what happened?!
What’s the appeal?
He has his moments, and I like some of what he does, but I do feel there's a certain amount of emperor's new clothes about the reception his stuff gets.
Basically, if his schtick doesn't gel readily with your tastes, you'll probably not enjoy it much.
I do like that there's still room for big films that don't fit with the homogeneous blockbuster template, though.
Basically, if his schtick doesn't gel readily with your tastes, you'll probably not enjoy it much.
I do like that there's still room for big films that don't fit with the homogeneous blockbuster template, though.
InitialDave said:
I do like that there's still room for big films that don't fit with the homogeneous blockbuster template, though.
This is pretty much how I feel too. His output is decidedly variable, but in a world of increasing homogeneity his films are reliably different and that is worth quite a lot I reckon. It's high Art dressed up as a film. Ascetically stunning and for me as an Artist i can watch say Asteroid City and get a maniacal reaction to the utter visual joys enveloping me.
Watch one of his films with a manic depressive Artist (like my wife has to) and you'll see what the fuss is about, and then make sure you never watch a film again with a manic depressive Artist.....
Watch one of his films with a manic depressive Artist (like my wife has to) and you'll see what the fuss is about, and then make sure you never watch a film again with a manic depressive Artist.....
Kamov said:
It's high Art dressed up as a film. Ascetically stunning and for me as an Artist i can watch say Asteroid City and get a maniacal reaction to the utter visual joys enveloping me.
Watch one of his films with a manic depressive Artist (like my wife has to) and you'll see what the fuss is about, and then make sure you never watch a film again with a manic depressive Artist.....
He reminds me very much of Kubrick, in that he frames his scenes like a photographer would. Add in whimsical story lines, interesting use of colour and excellent dialogue and it makes each of his films a must-see on the big-screen.Watch one of his films with a manic depressive Artist (like my wife has to) and you'll see what the fuss is about, and then make sure you never watch a film again with a manic depressive Artist.....
In a sea of mediocre remakes and sequels, it's great that someone like Anderson can get funding to make these movies.
Indie film maker with a lot of clout, big names queue up to be in his films and a lot of marketing goes into his releases.
There's a certain type of sensibility and humour and it's not for everyone.
Visual style and framing, the use of colours and patterns as well as peculiar humour reminds me of movies by Takeshi Kitano and Park Chan Wook.
There's a certain type of sensibility and humour and it's not for everyone.
Visual style and framing, the use of colours and patterns as well as peculiar humour reminds me of movies by Takeshi Kitano and Park Chan Wook.
Huzzah said:
Moonrise kingdom was one of my favourites, the best role I've seen Bruce Willis in.
i think he peaked around this time but tenenbaums is still my favourite. that is not to say i don't enjoy his films as i very much do. but taking the dining analogy the early ones had technique and flavour. lately the technique and dining room takes precedence. still a decent event but we're stopping for fries on the way home.
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