I got a chance to see Moonrise Kingdom on the 4th of July, which also happens to be my birthday. This film was my husband's suggestion, and I think there is something so sweet about the fact that he recommended this beautiful little love story on the first date we've able to have in a while. Wes Anderson has created the most visually perfect and original fairy tale of a story since Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. As usual, there are film shots designed to look like the set of a play or like Edward Hopper paintings, where actors are so reserved and introspective that it feels as though they are posing for Hopper's tranquil universe rather than acting. Oh, and it's funny too! The combination of elements completely universal and outlandish make for fantastic story telling that remind us of our first loves and what it's like to be young. This film also makes us wonder how Wes Anderson always manages to up his quirky factor. Hipsters will love this film and will most certainly use it for indie validation. But I don't care. This was an all around fun and beautiful treat and was the perfect way for me to end my birthday. Better than fireworks any day.
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