The Phoenician Scheme

with a host of stars in this slapstick saga it's ENTERTAINMENT

first time seeing a Wes Anderson film on the big screen & he truly doesn't disappoint, such a lovingly well crafted combination of chaos, dialogue, acting, directing, set design & costumes plus story that keeps you hooked every minute of the way, i enjoyed every moment, laughed a lot & had a blast

'The Phoenician Scheme' is Wes Anderson being Wes Anderson (complimentary). I loved this! 'Fantastic Mr. Fox' and 'The French Dispatch' are works of this director that I've enjoyed most, but this 2025 release is on another level for me.

It's as amusing as it as stunning, Anderson films are unmistakably Anderson and this one is no different; it has everything you'd expect from a picture of his. The all-star cast list is usual for his flicks as well, here there are plenty of actors that I enjoy; so it was never gonna disappoint, I guess.

Benicio del Toro is an outstanding lead, I've always liked him as an actor ('Sicario', 'The Hunted') but this is his first performance (at least from the ten flicks featuring him that I've now seen) that is truly top notch in my mind; one impossible to forget, without doubt.

Mia Threapleton is the only prominent onscreen performer that I wasn't previously aware of; weirdly mind, because I recognised her voice 100% but when looking at her filmography, it turns out I've apparently not seen her in anything - odd, perhaps someone sounds just like her?

Where to begin in regards to the rest of the cast? Michael Cera is terrific, Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston are top fun, Mathieu Amalric gives as good as Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright and Benedict Cumberbatch (quite the look!). So many other big names in there too.

I still have eight Wes Anderson films to see at some point, but having only watched five he is evidently a reliable guy. I'd be surprised if I disliked any of those other works of his, especially as I didn't actually definitively like 'Moonrise Kingdom' but even that has its positives.

There is a pretty fair criticism out there that Wes Anderson makes movies that are pretty but are pointless. He’s my guy though. I really like the way he films and sets up his scenes. The intricacies of the sets and action sequences are creative and always make me laugh. I’m a smuck. So while I like most of his movies this was his best since Grand Budapest in my opinion. I would suggest a watch

Would you like a grenade? Go on take one.

I demand a buddy movie with Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston reviving these roles.

Probably Wes Anderson's best film since _The Grand Budapest Hotel_. His signature style and dry humour is excellent, as always, and the entire cast absolutely nailed it. Particularly Michael Cera; he elevated every scene he was in.

The plot was good, but deserves a rewatch with subtitles (that's probably a skill issue on my part). It's still comprehensive enough to mostly understand on the first go, though. I really liked the moral journeys the main characters go on, too, and the familial and relational aspects.

I had a great time overall. The whole theater was engaged, and it's pretty darn solid.

I don't know man. It's a Wes movie and the last thing i watched from him was part of asteroid city ( which i couldn't finish ) and before that Budapest Hotel. I enjoyed my time with it. Nothing deep. Just a fun watch.

I've seen many comments and reviews claiming that Wes Anderson's recent work has lost its charm, often claiming that his formula has worn thin. Maybe I just really enjoy his formula, but I very much disagree, having quite enjoyed Asteroid City and enjoyed this one even more. When so many movies lack any stylistic visual flair, Wes Anderson still delivers, even if it's a consistent style across his movies. Combine that with an ensemble of quirky characters engaged in quirky conversation in service of a quirky story and it results in a great time. I was smiling throughout, with plenty of humor and a wholesome exploration of the central father-daughter relationship to boot.

Myself I feel very safe .