The Phoenician Scheme

I'm not much of a Wes Anderson fan, but maybe I'm turning into one? I find it hard to cognitively understand and engage in his filmography for several reasons. It's all almost too much, from his overwhelming character count to his loaded physical and mental symbolism. Although I was more invested in this than I was with "Asteroid City", even with its incoherent story. Overall, I think the pros meet the cons, but the multifaceted historical narrative and cast (Riz and Cera) save this from dislike. Also, the nepo babies (Mia) have been on their top game recently.

Wes!!! Need this in Criterion

One of Anderson’s most spiritual and meaningful films. Definitely better than asteroid city.
A literal genius, one of the most underrated directors ever and one day the world will realize that. It literally amazes me how a human can reach this level of directing.
An excellent and

That was an experience I've never had before. It was like someone was mumbling yet you understand what they wanted to tell you.

Great movie, classic anderson. Great mix of funny and entertaining, didn’t feel slow.

7/10