“Moonrise Kingdom” isn’t going to convert any Wes Anderson
naysayers. He may as well have autographed every single frame of this movie,
that’s how easily identifiable this is as his work. Every little trick and
trademark is on display, from quirky, deadpan characters, to shots that track
from room to room in sets that resemble giant dollhouses. Even though this an
uneven ride at times, “Moonrise Kingdom” is Anderson’s best film in years. The
film stars off slow, downright rocky in fact, but eventually, when you get into
the heart of the story, it’s engrossing, genuinely touching, and even a touch
adventurous.
