I really like nearly all of Wes Anderson’s work. I heard someone say this was like Wes Anderson trying to make a Wes Anderson movie… and I agree. Not that that’s a bad thing, but things can often come across a little cheesy when someone knowingly “turns it up to 11” so to speak.
Also, it felt like this was (perhaps arguably) Anderson’s most “meta” film. Again, not terrible, but also very on the nose and not very subtle.
All said, I do feel like I would like to watch it a few more times before really cementing where I put it among Anderson’s other work. Right now it’s probably mid-tier for me.
Love to hear other people’s thoughts.
Well, it has a defined plot, sort of, but then it’s like what’s the point. But that describes basically all Wes Anderson movies.
Edit: sorry that’s just in reply to your point about your parents. I think my parents watch movies for the plot, so I can imagine them asking “Ok but what’s the point” at the end.