The new Wes Anderson film stars Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and Tilda Swinton. When tween pen pals Suzy (Kara Hayward) and Sam (Jared Gilman) decide to run away, chaos ensues in their tiny New England town. Among those leading the search party are Suzy's out-of-synch parents (Murray and McDormand), the clueless police chief (Willis) and Sam's boy scout troupe leader (Norton). I walked into the theatre knowing exactly what to expect from an Anderson picture -- a whole lot of quirkiness -- and he delivered. The setting is beautiful, with the picturesque beaches and colorful houses of the charming town, and the performances also stand out. Though newcomers Hayward and Gilman are great in their roles, it is the supporting performances from the veterans that really shine. Its a very offbeat, interesting film -- too much for my taste, really, but I can appreciate it as well.
Should you see it: Sure, why not?
Grade: C
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