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Moonrise Kingdom (Blu-Ray/DVD Combo) / Moonrise Kingdom (Blu-ray/DVD Combo) (Bilingual)

Edward Norton , Bruce Willis , Wes Anderson    Blu-ray
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, Moonrise Kingdom tells the story of two twelve-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore -- and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.

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Sur une île au large de la Nouvelle-Angleterre, au cœur de l’été 1965, Suzy et Sam, douze ans, tombent amoureux, concluent un pacte secret et s’enfuient ensemble. Alors que chacun se mobilise pour les retrouver, une violente tempête s’approche des côtes et va bouleverser davantage encore la vie de la communauté.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great way to spend my 50th birthday Jun 20 2012
By Steven Aldersley TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
***This review contains spoilers***

I have to admit that I hadn't seen any Wes Anderson films until two or three years ago and Moonrise Kingdom is the first that I have had the pleasure of seeing in the theater.

My first Anderson experience was Bottle Rocket, and it didn't strike me as remarkable the first time I saw it. However, I found myself thinking about it over the next few days and ended up buying the Criterion Blu-ray.

I think there are a couple of important things to understand about Anderson's films:

The first is the level of detail. It's an assault on the brain and I've come to appreciate subsequent viewings more than with most films. Many lesser comedies fall flat because they run out of ideas and end up repeating them until they approach 90 minutes. Anderson's films have so many ideas it's ridiculous, but five of his seven films are also over by the 94-minute mark. The difference is that they are crammed with ideas and feel fresh and original.

The other major thing to note is the brand of humor. Call it offbeat or quirky, or whatever you like, but it's certainly distinctive. It's the type of humor that uses a phrase or situation which is familiar to you, but surprises you by giving it a different meaning. Think of Police Squad, Naked Gun, or Monty Python, and you'll understand what I mean. Like David Lynch, I think Anderson's mind makes unusual connections that most are incapable of. In order to appreciate his films, you need to investigate all of his worlds and understand the way that he thinks. It might be too much work for the casual viewer.

Let's get to Moonrise Kingdom.

The film is set in the 1960s on a small island off New England. It evokes a sense of nostalgia that's present throughout. This is a time in which cell phones and most electronic entertainment didn't exist. Take a look at the primitive record player for example. The story focuses on the budding romance between Sam (Gilman) and Suzy (Hayward). Sam is a scout and invites Suzy to run away with him, causing the small town to send out a search party.

The supporting cast includes some big names and a few Anderson favorites. The local cop is played by Bruce Willis and he's particularly effective in the role. The Scout Master is played by Edward Norton, who has an exaggerated sense of his own importance. He provides a lot of the humor in the few scenes he is in. Look out for the homage to The Shawshank Redemption when he discovers that Sam is missing.

Frances McDormand and Bill Murray play a married couple and both are lawyers. Jason Schwartzman's appearance is brief, but he makes good use of the time. One of my favorite characters is played by Tilda Swinton, and she is simply referred to as Social Services. Even Bob Balaban's narration is funny. It's hard to go into any more detail without ruining the entire plot, such as it is, so I'll stop there.

I mentioned that Anderson's films require several viewings to take in all the details, but I have to say that Moonrise Kingdom had an immediate impact on me. This is my style of humor and it felt like a Coen brothers movie, such as Burn After Reading, at times. Nothing much happens, but it's the style that's important. If you like Anderson's other films, you will almost certainly appreciate this.

I sometimes wonder what kind of childhood Anderson had. Are these characters based on his own experiences? Most are intelligent and suffered something of a troubled upbringing. When I think of Sam, or Max (from Rushmore), am I seeing the way Anderson views his own early life? Dysfunctional families are a favorite topic of his and Moonrise Kingdom is filled with them. Perhaps I had such an immediate connection to the film because it felt familiar after seeing his other work?

I'll close by saying that Anderson's films won't have universal or even large appeal, but if you appreciate his quirky style, you might just end up loving everything he does. I know that's true for me. I'll always remember that I first watched the film on my 50th birthday with two friends I have known since I was 11. That was a great experience and I would like to watch Moonrise Kingdom again right now.

Overall score 4.5/5 (with the potential to rise to 5/5 after repeat viewings).
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sweeps you away with style and story July 1 2012
By David Wineberg TOP 100 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
IN A WORLD WHERE films must shock, where films must employ impossible stunts, extreme violence and outrageous characters, comes Moonrise Kingdom - with none of it. This is a real STORY, with real characters, in which everything that happens is actually possible. What a concept. Told with humor and compassion, the film sweeps you along without the dreaded need for suspension of disbelief. Its stars - seven of them! - are all totally out of character. This is not a Bill Murray vehicle or an Edward Norton vehicle or a Bruce Willis vehicle. The stars fit in, almost as afterthoughts. It's the story that counts. Most impressively, it has style. From the opening shots of Susie, face on with her binoculars in various rooms of the house, you know this film will be stylish. And understated. It is worthy of any screen in the world, in a world where American films have become overpoweringly boring and repetitive and entirely predictable. This is the kind of film that France would have originated, and which Americans would have remade into a noxious overkill of action and adventure. It is therefore rare and precious. It will endure long after Transformers XXVII has faded. Kudos to Wes Anderson and team for resisting the urges that every other Hollywood production takes for a granted as a requirement. Bob Balaban as the narrator, making his own appearance in the story, is inspired, as is his framing in the shots. That kind of attention to style gives Moonrise Kingdom the ability to sweep you away. On these shores, this is the first must see in years.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, romantic, and uniquely odd film July 16 2012
By K. Gordon TOP 50 REVIEWER
Format:Blu-ray
With Wes Anderson, you either buy into his odd, very idiosyncratic and distinctive style, with it's touches of
twisted, surreal fairy-tale tone, and performances that are both restrained on yet not at all naturalistic -
or you don't. For me, I find his style almost always endearing, and both very funny and very touching (The
Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou was the one time it didn't really work for me).

As always the performances here are remarkable from Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray (the quintessential
Wes Anderson actor), Francis McDormand and Tilda Swinton as the adults, to two luminous and unique
performances by the film's pre-adolescent lovers Kara Haywood and Jared Gilman.

While imposing a seemingly astringent style, all right angles (almost every cut within a scene is at 90 degrees or
180 degrees to the shot before it), and carefully composed tableaux, this film captures the wonderful, surreal
weirdness of first love (or at least one's childhood fantasy of first love) with a moving and hilarious honesty.

Somehow, while the story of Sam and Suzy's attempt to escape from the insane adult world that surrounds them
has little to do with the realities of day to day life as we know it, it has everything to do with the realities of the
budding heart.

I can't remember when a film so reminded me of my own first fantasies of love and (tasteful but honest) sexuality.
I love when a film makes a tear fall from my eye at the same time I'm laughing, and that's the rare trick Anderson
has accomplished here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesomest movie ever
Sooo funny. First class actors. 100% original. Sweet story about a boy and a girl, both with emotional problems, falling in love.
Published 1 month ago by Skywatcher
2.0 out of 5 stars Moonrise Kingdom
Given all the high praise for this movie from all the critics I just had to watch it. I was expecting greatness and I got dull and boring. Read more
Published 2 months ago by koolz03
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Movie
Not your typical movie as it doesn't follow the conventions normally used to tell the story but you can still understand what is going on. In a way, that is kinda refreshing.
Published 3 months ago by Dale Gueret
4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant piece of viewing
This is a nice little movie with solid performances by all involved. Some unexpected laughs and enough oddness to really hold the attention. Read more
Published 3 months ago by bookweasel
2.0 out of 5 stars What is Bruce Willis and Edward Norton doing in this film?
Slow and boring. At least the first half or so of this movie. I couldn't finish it. The only thing that amused me was that Edward Norton, as the Scout Leader constantly had a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marya Zajac
5.0 out of 5 stars silly, satirical, quirky soft-message movie
Perhaps my husband gave the best review of this, saying he came out of the theater 'smiling both inside and out'. Read more
Published 4 months ago by canadian zooey
5.0 out of 5 stars Love the Moonrise!
This movie is absolutely amazing and so adorable. Wes Anderson is a genius. The story of young love definitely brings you back and makes you want to run away with your true love
Published 4 months ago by Iron Maven
2.0 out of 5 stars Movie didn't meet my expectations.
I was expecting a much better movie by the reviews. It was a very childish movie, not at all what I expected. Other people I talked to about this movie felt the same.
Published 5 months ago by breadbaker
5.0 out of 5 stars surprised
When I ordered this DVD I had no idea what to expect. Still unsure, I kept watching and soon I was drawn back to my youth. Read more
Published 5 months ago by dvdfan
4.0 out of 5 stars Quirky but quite enjoyable
Didn't know what to expect from this movie as I'd never heard of it before renting it. It was cute and quirky as opposed to hilarious and crass (as many comedies are). Read more
Published 6 months ago by K. LENOVER
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