Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Average Rating: 8.2/10
Reviews Counted: 217
Fresh: 204 | Rotten: 13
Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best.
Average Rating: 8.4/10
Critic Reviews: 45
Fresh: 44 | Rotten: 1
Warm, whimsical, and poignant, the immaculately framed and beautifully acted Moonrise Kingdom presents writer/director Wes Anderson at his idiosyncratic best.
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Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore -- and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff. Edward Norton is a Khaki Scout troop leader. Bill Murray and Frances
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Cast
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Jared Gilman
Sam -
Kara Hayward
Suzy -
Bruce Willis
Captain Sharp -
Edward Norton
Scout Master Ward, Scou... -
Bill Murray
Mr. Bishop -
Frances McDormand
Mrs. Bishop -
Tilda Swinton
Social Services -
Jason Schwartzman
Cousin Ben -
Bob Balaban
The Narrator -
Lucas Hedges
Redford -
Charlie Kilgore
Lazy-Eye -
Andreas Sheikh
Panagle -
Chandler Frantz
Gadge -
Rob Campbell
Deluca -
LJ Foley
Izod -
Gabriel Rush
Skotak -
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
Roosevelt -
Tommy Nelson
Nickleby -
Larry Pine
Mr. Billingsley -
Marianna Bassham
Becky -
Neal Huff
Jed -
Eric Anderson
Secretary McIntire -
Jake Ryan
Lionel -
Tanner Flood
Murray -
Wyatt Ralff
Rudy -
Max Derderian
Chef -
Hugo DeAscentis
Edgar -
Liz Callahan
Mrs. Billingsley -
James Demler
Noah -
Christine Noel
Noah's Wife -
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John Peet
Junior Khaki Scout Mast... -
Carolyn Pickman
Mrs. Lynn -
Ada-Nicole Sanger
Sparrow -
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Violet Guinness
Bittern -
Caris Yeoman
Curlew -
Lily Tiger McEnerney
Dove -
Kevin DeCoste
Morse Code Khaki Scout -
Harvey Keitel
Commander Pierce -
Tyler Metivier
Bugle Khaki Scout -
Cooper Murray
Indian Chief Khaki Scou... -
Coledyn Garrow
Trampoline Khaki Scout -
Ben Haffner
Archery Khaki Scout -
Michael Malvesti
B-B-Q Khaki Scout -
Rich Conant
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Scout -
Johnathon Deneault
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Scout -
Jack TeJean Hartman
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Scout -
Preston Hatch
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Scout -
Alex Milne
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Scout -
Jordan Puzzo
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Scout -
Steve Smith
Weather Man (Voice) -
Dakota Pimentel
Acolyte -
Roman Keitel
Acolyte's Assistant -
Derek Sardella
Pigeon Scout
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All Critics (217) | Top Critics (45) | Fresh (206) | Rotten (13) | DVD (3)
Most of Wes Anderson's previous pictures came from the head; Moonrise Kingdom is one from the heart.
Anderson never loses his core themes - young love, the need to escape, the bind and bluster of family. His "Kingdom" may not be large, but it is perfectly appointed.
Though undeniably smart and charming, "Moonrise Kingdom" loves itself the way the callow Holden Caulfield loves himself: unconditionally. Salinger understood the problem with that. Anderson may not.
"Moonrise Kingdom" takes place in a world where everything seems pleasantly faded, where people read crackly-covered library books rather than e-books, and where young people are allowed to be genuinely innocent.
The latest unadulterated delight from Wes Anderson, director of "Rushmore," "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox."
The usual complaints and caveats about Anderson - he's precious, his characters have no grounding in the real world - can be made about Moonrise Kingdom, but so what?
To date my favorite Wes Anderson and I don't characterize myself as an Anderson fan.
It's doubtful this will win over any outright Anderson sceptics, but ... this is an exciting reaffirmation of talent.
Wes Anderson's darkest movie yet retains his whimsical sense of humour and Fantastic Mr Fox-styled absurdity.
One of the ten best films of 2012.
At its heart, Moonrise Kingdom is a sweet and surprising love story with a healthy twist of typically warped humour.
The Houston native and University of Texas graduate beautifully blends humor and pathos to create what's bound to be one of the best movies of the year.
People who enjoy being immersed in his singular vision won't be disappointed at all.
Anderson's manner becomes a second skin and essential to the script, making Moonrise Kingdom a most comfortable way to watch matters uncomfortable.
Easily among the best of [Anderson's] works, it's a technically marvelous film with spot-on performances, a gorgeously realized score, and impeccable production design.
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 way.
Another quirky comedy from Wes Anderson who is an acquired taste I have not acquired.
a farce of whimsical philosophical import
It's like a picturesque, ride down a long countryside road in autumn bursting with wonderful imagery; richly developed characters complimented by an excellent score that quickly brings you into this small in scope, but big on brilliance effort.
Films that can charm kids and adults in equal measure are rare. This is one of them.
So precise it could be alien, so raw and aching it has to be human. Competes with the best of Anderson. A film to be celebrated.
Though sorely lacking in extras, the Blu-ray boasts an excellent A/V transfer that shows up the seemingly endless visual and auditory pleasures of Wes Anderson's latest masterpiece.
This is the best film I've seen so far this year.
With its deadpan dialogue and damaged characters, Moonrise Kingdom casts a unique and charming spell and is surprisingly hopeful.
While Moonrise Kingdom may not stand among Wes Anderson's best works, it is still a fascinating experience due to his ability to offer unique cinematic composition and compelling characters.
Moonrise Kingdom remains - for the most part - a gem of a film, and clear indication that Wes Anderson is only getting better with age.
Audience Reviews for Moonrise Kingdom
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- Suzy: We're in love, we just wanna be together, what's wrong with that?
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- Sam: I guess we better try to pretend we're struggling over our decision for a minute before we go back over there and tell him.
- Suzy: Maybe he's right. It could be a mistake.
- Sam: What? Why? How?
- Suzy: Being married. Sometimes it seems sad to me. It might be better to just go steady permanently.
- Sam: I don't know what to say.
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- Lazy-Eye: What's your real job, sir?
- Scout Master Ward: I'm a math teacher.
- Lazy-Eye: What grade?
- Scout Master Ward: Eighth.
- Lazy-Eye: Do you need a PhD for that?
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- Mrs. Bishop: I'm sorry, Walt.
- Mr. Bishop: It's not your fault. (pause) Which injuries are you apologizing for, specifically?
- Mrs. Bishop: Specifically? Whichever ones still hurt.
- Mr. Bishop: Half of those were self-inflicted.
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- Gadge: I heard he's going to reform school.
- Deluca: I heard they're going to take out a piece of his brain and send him to an insane asylum.
- Roosevelt: I like his girl.
- Panagle: She's too scruffy for me
- Nickleby: Supposedly, they got to third base.
- Lazy-Eye: That's not true. He just felt her up.
- Roosevelt: Over-shirt or under-shirt?
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- Suzy: I always wished I was an orphan. Most of my favorite characters are. I think your lives are more special.
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