Wes Anderson has outdone himself with Moonrise Kingdom. I grew up in the 1960s and early 1970s, so the time frame for this film is spot-on for my childhood. The film revolves around two twelve-year-old misfits who make well organized plans to escape the regimentation and convention of home life or summer camp. One of the best aspects of the film is how the two protagonist kids, an intellectual boy and a strong-willed girl, seek to escape on their own terms together and manage their affairs with better tact than any of the adults in the film could ever do.
The adults are comical and subdued and they are all "broken" in their own adult ways, but the kids come out as the headstrong types who run circles around all of their contemporaries and all of the adults as well. There is a certain "violent" realism woven into the story that is entirely plausible in a 1960s setting, where adolescents were basically free-range and allowed to play with explosives, BB guns, dirtbikes and bow & arrows, with an occassional pause to smoke a pipe or share a beer with the local constabulary.
I was there and yes, it really was like that back then. Moonrise Kingdom has a definitive romantic backstory as well, which is awkwardly charming, yet quite sincere and heartfelt. I had my first kiss with a girl in the dunes at the shore in Massachusetts in the 1960s myself, so this really a sentimental reminder of a time when the world was new...and one summer seemed as long then as ten years does to me now in middle age.
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Moonrise Kingdom [Blu-ray]
Bruce Willis
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Edward Norton
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Wes Anderson
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| Genre | First Love, Drama, DVD Movie, Runaway, Blu-ray Movie, Comedy, Secret Pact, Universal Blu-ray |
| Format | Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, AC-3, Color, Ultraviolet, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby |
| Contributor | Wes Anderson, Kara Hayward, Jared Gilman, L.J. Foley, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Frances McDormand, Bruce Willis, Tilda Swinton, Harvey Keitel, Bob Balaban, Edward Norton, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Roman Coppola See more |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 34 minutes |
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- Digital Copy Expiration Date : April 30, 2017
- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 6.75 x 5.35 x 0.45 inches; 0.01 Ounces
- Director : Wes Anderson
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, AC-3, Color, Ultraviolet, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby
- Run time : 1 hour and 34 minutes
- Release date : October 16, 2012
- Actors : Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Kara Hayward
- Dubbed: : French, Spanish
- Subtitles: : Spanish, English, French
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (DTS 5.1), English (DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (DTS 5.1)
- Studio : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B007L6VR6M
- Writers : Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
- Number of discs : 2
- Best Sellers Rank: #76,368 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #3,583 in Comedy (Movies & TV)
- #5,610 in Drama Blu-ray Discs
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My mom doesn't love me anymore, but that's ok because I watched this movie, and now colors aren't dull and I don't have to clutch my fists at different intervals to keep the devil at bay.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
This movie has an incredible attention to detail that I very much enjoyed. It is set before my time but still captures some feeling of my own 12-year old time. Yes, we wrote letters. Of course we made jewelry out of bugs! LOL I planned exactly where and how I would "live" outdoors when I ran away from home. I would have taken my brother's khaki day pack, my little blue suitcase and my cassette player. Once, I even packed the suitcase.
The characters are excellent, quirky and strong. Some reviewers mentioned that there is not enough character development, but you must take in the accessories! The sets, timing and direction tell more than half the story. I think my favorite line is in response to Suzy asking, "Was he a good dog?" and Sam replied "Who's to say?"
I hope you can take the time to enjoy this movie as I did.
The characters are excellent, quirky and strong. Some reviewers mentioned that there is not enough character development, but you must take in the accessories! The sets, timing and direction tell more than half the story. I think my favorite line is in response to Suzy asking, "Was he a good dog?" and Sam replied "Who's to say?"
I hope you can take the time to enjoy this movie as I did.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2019
This stylistic film, filled with over the top acting talent is the most entertaining movie I've seen a long, long time. The magic is in the total lack of violence, nudity, vulgar language. I can barely recall being so compelled to watch and absorb a film in 2019 with no real "action". I will take my time and process the nuances that made it work, but after one watching, I can only attest to the success of plot, characters, scenery and (of course) acting. It speaks volumes that the acting entourage was attracted to this 'little movie' in the first place. This film is so unlike any genre that it defies pigeonholing. Just surprise yourself and decide to watch it. Even true rated R junkies won't be disappointed. Kudos tothe screen writer(s) on this big little gem.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2021
I've seen a lot of movies in my 66 years and this is in my top 3. It is beyond perfection and I PROMISE IF YOU WATCH IT YOU WILL LOVE IT TOO. No need to ditto all the great reviews just know you are in for a magical ride from the moment it begins and to the end. Joyous and great. Guaranteed enjoyment. Thank you to all involved. What a masterpiece. (The critics aren't able to figure out it isn't a serious movie. It is for entertaining. Period. If you go in with no expectations but light-funny-quirky you will be happy you watched).
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The complexity of young life folded into fours, cut up and revealed to us like a paper ornament
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
As ever, Wes Anderson delivers another instant classic (ala "Herald and Maude"). His work has always been a reliable security blanket that blends: 1) heart-wrenching dysfunctional emotions most of us have felt with 2). Lovably flawed characters -- which we all are, but 3). Set in an idealistic, nostalgic meticulously arranged dollhouse dream world, with 4). some of the best soundtracks in the history of film. 5). A familiar core of insanely talented rotating cast member but 6). always showcasing/introducing new ones.
His films are love letters that have become family in an odd way. I think a person either loves this about a Wes Anderson film or they can't stand it. It's understandable that people can be put off by them. His format is almost a frequency you have to re-calibrate your brain to because there's always something that's just a bit off, quirky, comical, unsettling, overly stylized, non sequitur, symbolic or vague happening -- often many of these at the same time. That's what I love about his films, that they all exhibit these bizarre attributes that start to feel like Michel Gondry was somehow involved in the co-production. I love most every one for the way they send very real ideas into this odd dream space.
Moonrise Kingdom in particular can be summed up in my mind as, "a version of the childhood romance we had mixed with the childhood romance we wish we knew to have." We all had that crush and most of us had the awkward experience where we were the oddball out but what if I approached my middle school crush with that level of confidence and conviction? What if I didn't care what anyone else thought about me and was able to be honest about my feelings at 12? Don't we wish we were all that clear headed? I think the moral of the story is that sometimes we're a hurdle when we mean to be a platform and other times we're a platform when we mean to be a wall. The adults in the film are far more out of touch than the children, which is something I think we can all relate to.
As for those screaming "sex scenes!!" and "oh the children" --oh please. If anyone found that scene arousing, it says more about them than what the scene was intending to say. I found it awkwardly funny, endearing and not unlike the first time any young kid discovers puppy love. I thought the scene was honest and true to how I remember it being at that age. What, you think that's never happened between two middle school aged kids? Have you completely forgotten what those years were like for you? If you're upset over this, you may want to avoid more critically acclaimed films such as "Taxi Driver."
His films are love letters that have become family in an odd way. I think a person either loves this about a Wes Anderson film or they can't stand it. It's understandable that people can be put off by them. His format is almost a frequency you have to re-calibrate your brain to because there's always something that's just a bit off, quirky, comical, unsettling, overly stylized, non sequitur, symbolic or vague happening -- often many of these at the same time. That's what I love about his films, that they all exhibit these bizarre attributes that start to feel like Michel Gondry was somehow involved in the co-production. I love most every one for the way they send very real ideas into this odd dream space.
Moonrise Kingdom in particular can be summed up in my mind as, "a version of the childhood romance we had mixed with the childhood romance we wish we knew to have." We all had that crush and most of us had the awkward experience where we were the oddball out but what if I approached my middle school crush with that level of confidence and conviction? What if I didn't care what anyone else thought about me and was able to be honest about my feelings at 12? Don't we wish we were all that clear headed? I think the moral of the story is that sometimes we're a hurdle when we mean to be a platform and other times we're a platform when we mean to be a wall. The adults in the film are far more out of touch than the children, which is something I think we can all relate to.
As for those screaming "sex scenes!!" and "oh the children" --oh please. If anyone found that scene arousing, it says more about them than what the scene was intending to say. I found it awkwardly funny, endearing and not unlike the first time any young kid discovers puppy love. I thought the scene was honest and true to how I remember it being at that age. What, you think that's never happened between two middle school aged kids? Have you completely forgotten what those years were like for you? If you're upset over this, you may want to avoid more critically acclaimed films such as "Taxi Driver."
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Agnostic Duck
4.0 out of 5 stars
A comedy? Quirky and offbeat certainly.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2014
To be honest, I really did not know what to make of this film after the first watching.
I enjoyed it, but didn't find it that funny!!!!
The performances from the leads - Willis, Norton, Swinton and Murray are rather sublime but it's the strangely enigmatic acting from the 'young newbies' Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward that steal the show as two pubescent children taking comfort and solace in each others company as they escape the strangeness of their lives. Pursued by their respective so-called "responsible adults", (that's the funny bit, I suppose?), they desperately try to find consolation in an effort to make some sense out of their muddled lives.
I had to watch it three times before I could come to a conclusion - it is a good film; in my opinion a very thought provoking one.
Perhaps I took it too seriously? However, I found it hard not too!
Good film - not what I expected, but I think I got much more out of it because of this.
I enjoyed it, but didn't find it that funny!!!!
The performances from the leads - Willis, Norton, Swinton and Murray are rather sublime but it's the strangely enigmatic acting from the 'young newbies' Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward that steal the show as two pubescent children taking comfort and solace in each others company as they escape the strangeness of their lives. Pursued by their respective so-called "responsible adults", (that's the funny bit, I suppose?), they desperately try to find consolation in an effort to make some sense out of their muddled lives.
I had to watch it three times before I could come to a conclusion - it is a good film; in my opinion a very thought provoking one.
Perhaps I took it too seriously? However, I found it hard not too!
Good film - not what I expected, but I think I got much more out of it because of this.
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Barron
2.0 out of 5 stars
Quirky, not worth watching
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 19, 2020
This was sold to me as being a remake of the classic British film "Melody" (also known as S.W.A.L.K.). Well, it is about two children who are in love, but there is none of the charm , wit or innocence of the original. It was a strange film. Most of the acting was wooden and sort of staccato. Killing the dog with an arrow through the neck was not necessary. The supposedly pubescent girl did not need to be seen in her bra and knickers, with the boy placing his hands on her chest, or subsequently the two of them in bed in a tent. The story could have been told much better with things implied rather than shown. Overall disappointing and not worth watching.
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August West
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bafflingly dull
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 12, 2021
It looks like a Wes Anderson film, sounds like it too. It kinda stinks though.
A hollow, empty film where all the criticism of WA's affectations are borne out.
I love all of WA's other films, Rushmore, Darjeeling Limited and Grand Budapest Hotel especially, but Moonrise Kingdom is his only misfire in my opinion.
Oddly, I seem to be in the minority. Ah well.
A hollow, empty film where all the criticism of WA's affectations are borne out.
I love all of WA's other films, Rushmore, Darjeeling Limited and Grand Budapest Hotel especially, but Moonrise Kingdom is his only misfire in my opinion.
Oddly, I seem to be in the minority. Ah well.
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Ektor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet, witty and weirdly affecting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2016
The preposterous plot and strange declamatory acting do nothing to detract from the sheer delight of this tender, sweet, witty and weirdly affecting little masterpiece. I especially loved the wonderful use of music, the countless visual jokes, and the gentle but determined way Wes Anderson subverts so many tired genres (troubled adolescents, missing children, unfulfilled lives, unlikely friendships). Warmly recommended - and for Wes Anderson fans an essential addition.
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RJC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Weird but rather wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2017
Weird but rather wonderful. You WILL watch this more than once. The characters are all pretty much dysfunctional but in that oh-so-human way that we can easily relate too. You'll recognise traits in every one of them which make them al the more endearing :-) The kids do a sterling job of leading this star-studded cast. I just love it for those times I want some light (and slightly surreal) relief. Buy it!!
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