Trailer: Moonrise Kingdom
Jiminy Cricket…it’s here!
When Wes Anderson releases a new film, you should pay attention. He’s one of the few American directors out there with a unique style and sense towards story and directing in film. When you see a Wes Anderson film, you know it, even if you never see his name on the credits. On May 25th, his latest venture into quirk will be released. Moonrise Kingdom stars Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Bill Murray and more in what looks to be a welcome throwback to the sweetness of Rushmore.
One problem. Is this TOO Wes Anderson-ey? In other words, is it so quirky that it walks the fine line of Anderson satirizing himself? We went down this route with another defined filmmaker, Quentin Tarantino. Death Proof was TOO much QT. You could almost feel him in the background clapping at everyone one of his scripted lines. Let’s hope not. This cast, this idea, this sepia toned cinematography has too much potential.
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 McDormand portray the young girl’s parents. The cast also includes Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, and Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the boy and girl.
Check out the trailer after the jump!
