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.

  • @eramsethOPEnglish
    1•1 year ago

    I had some of those similar thoughts. And my wife said something like “It was the most Wes Anderson-y Wes Anderson movie.”

    I also don’t bother with reviews or trailers for movies I know I’m gonna watch. Half the time it ruins the movie and many critics just suck.

    I do wish the characters had as many layers as the narrative though. That’s probably my biggest criticism of Asteroid City.