Movie Review: Moonrise Kingdom

1) Provide a description of the film. Discuss the plot and characters and how they influenced the film. Was the plot line or character development more important? Why?
This movie, directed by Wes Anderson, is about two twelve year old children who run away together to try and find a haven from their unhappy lives. The boy, Sam, is an orphan who attends a boy scout camp during the summer. When he meets the girl, Suzy, they decide to run away together and hike to an old Indian trail. They interact with many different adults and other children throughout the film, and each one is very important to the tone of the film. In my opinion, both the plot line AND the characters were very crucial to the overall effect of the movie, but the characters were probably the most unique that I have seen in a while. They were all very interesting and entertaining, but in a completely original way, which is what made the film so special. 
2) Think critically about how the film was shot, directed, use of lighting, etc. What do you think was effective in the making of the film? What took away or could have been done differently to enhance the film?
I loved the way this film was shot. I think that the beginning scenes especially are very unique, and effective in the tone of the film. I basically loved everything about it, including the setting, unique lighting, scenery, directing, etc. If I have to choose one thing to change about it it would be the dialogue, which at some points I found hard to hear/understand, but I loved practically everything else.
3) What is you overall opinion of the film? Would you recommend it? Why/why not?
I loved the film. I thought it was well done, had fantastic acting, and found it to be unique and original. I would absolutely recommend it, because of the overall uplifting tone to the movie as well as the fantastic cast, scenery, plot, and directing style.