Wow. Thank you, Wes Anderson, for melting my bitter heart. Moonrise Kingdom is a success. A triumph. A love story that is not too cheesy, but instead nostalgic of how overwhelming our childhood crushes can become. I loved this movie because it was about how two isolated, alienated individuals found each other and although very different, their quirks and strange qualities brought them together. Throughout the story the two pre-pubescent love-birds struggle against all odds: other children, adults, natural disasters, just to stay connected. Being together is all that matters, all that makes them happy, and whether the lengths they go are believable or not is null and void, because the feelings of love, infatuation, and attachment are rooted in truth. Their journey is inspirational and solidifying of our own, adult desires.
Of course, true to form, Moonrise Kingdom is visually delicious, with its autumn color palette of mustard yellow, olive green, and sunset orange. The cuorduroy fabrics and risen textures of the 70's jump off screen. Anderson has such a consistently clever way of making that time period seem so inviting. The opening is innovative - the camera makes a grand sweeping gesture all throughout the symmetrically designed rooms of the house and ending on his typical female character: an ultra moody, too grown up for her age, brooding young girl with heavy eye make-up. This character continues to intrigue me.
My favorite part of the film, aside from the visual appeal, were the child actors. Placing such mature words into their tiny mouths, evoked much laughter and irony, but also some truthful moments. I especially loved the scene where the two main characters are on the beach and have their first kiss. It's so innocent and naive and real, even though the actual scenario and the characters are absurd.
I 100% recommend seeing this movie. It was a delightful, engaging, comical, story that allowed me to remember the imagination and invincibility we held onto so tightly as children. I just loved it.
Learn more about the movie here: http://www.moonrisekingdom.com
How can you not love this face? Want....to...squeeze...cheeks....
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