In Case You Missed It #4: Moonrise Kingdom Review

This is the segment where I talk about movies pre-2015 that may have escaped the public consciousness in recent years. I'm Logan Tyler Smith, and this is In Case You Missed It.

In “Moonrise Kingdom” two young kids run away together in the wilderness they claim as their own. On the quest to find the youngsters, the adults realize just how little they have life figured out in general. 
Moonrise Kingdom is another delightful art film to add to the movie continuity of the year 2012. Immaculately framed, charmingly acted, and above all funny, Moonrise Kingdom knows exactly the type of movie it is. It’s shot almost like a cleverly illustrated storybook, yet remains inventive in its use of cinematic language. This language remains intact even when the story appears to take dark turns. 
The film is admittedly two-dimensional, and never really tries to be anything more. In a weird way, that’s the beauty of this attractive, masterful painting. The film might be more of a painting than a conventional film, but that’s one of many reasons this film is great. 
Despite it’s quality and confidence in it’s delivery, the style mentioned above might well be it’s greatest weakness. It is very possible that someone could not appreciate this film for the reasons cited. 
To those looking for a masterful and poignant art film that explores the transition into adulthood while being generally beautiful, this film is for you. If the style of this known artful director (filmmaker Wes Anderson) is a turn off for you (especially if you didn’t like his other movies worth a quick google) then you do not have to watch it. That said, I can’t imagine anyone not enjoying this as one of the director’s best and most mature films. 

That's my take. I'm Logan Tyler Smith and this has been In Case You Missed It.  

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