Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Average Rating: 8.2/10
Reviews Counted: 223
Fresh: 209 | Rotten: 14
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: 47
Fresh: 46 | 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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Jared Gilman
Sam -
Kara Hayward
Suzy -
Bruce Willis
Captain Sharp -
Edward Norton
Scout Master Ward, S... -
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-Fitzpat...
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 M... -
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 Sco... -
Harvey Keitel
Commander Pierce -
Tyler Metivier
Bugle Khaki Scout -
Cooper Murray
Indian Chief Khaki S... -
Coledyn Garrow
Trampoline Khaki Sco... -
Ben Haffner
Archery Khaki Scout -
Michael Malvesti
B-B-Q Khaki Scout -
Rich Conant
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Sc... -
Johnathon Deneault
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Sc... -
Jack TeJean Hartman
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Sc... -
Preston Hatch
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Sc... -
Alex Milne
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Sc... -
Jordan Puzzo
Ft. Lebanon Khaki Sc... -
Steve Smith
Weather Man (Voice) -
Dakota Pimentel
Acolyte -
Roman Keitel
Acolyte's Assistant -
Derek Sardella
Pigeon Scout
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All Critics (223) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (209) | Rotten (14) | DVD (3)
The film is frequently funny, always elegant (or mock-elegant), and something that would make Humbert Humbert laugh all the way to his asylum.
Top CriticMost 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.
Phonies may complain that Anderson's island of misfit toys is a retreat from the real world, but for pure-hearted adventurers who share the secret map, "Moonrise Kingdom" is a joy that cannot be eclipsed.
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.
Anderson's woodsy thought process... elicits a thorough batch of the rainy summer daydreams where most grand childhood adventures and romances are so often had: in heads and hearts, if not in flesh.
Wes Anderson remains trapped in the aquarium of his own imagination.
All the grounding you need comes from the performances of Hayward and Gilman as the young runaways. They seem to have internalized Anderson's wonky worldview completely.
It's Wes Anderson's dollhouse as a home for wayward boys. Turns out, it's a safe place for adults to hide as well.
Anderson delivers a magnificent blend of artistry, humor and emotional resonance.
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.
Audience Reviews for Moonrise Kingdom
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- Suzy: We're in love. We just want to be together. What's wrong with that?
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- Skotak: Damn us! It's none of our business. This troop has been very shabby to Field Mate Sam Shakusky. In fact, we've been a bunch of mean jerks! Why is he so unpopular? I admit, supposedly, he's emotionally disturbed, but he's also a disadvantaged orphan. How would you feel? Nickleby? Deluca? Lazy Eye? Gadge? He's a fellow Khaki Scout, and he needs our help. Are we man enough to give that, so part of his brain doesn't get removed out of him? They were prepared to die for each other out there.
- Deluca: Ok, ok. What do you need?
- Skotak: 3 yards of chicken wire, some ripped up newspapers, and a bucket of wheat paste.
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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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