Wes Anderson’s latest may be his most accomplished and precious yet. It brings stories alive from the titular fictional magazine, that’s based in Ennui, France, but published in the US. Each article has its own approach, but they’re all unmistakablely Anderson’s style: Visually precise and quietly eccentric with deadpan dialogue and subdued reactions. The cast is loaded with noted actors who are having fun playing their quirky side. This is like a lovingly-stocked curio cabinet: engaging to look at and fascinating to marvel about. Fans will likely be thrilled, but I appreciated the craft more than I enjoyed the stories. 
(3.5 / 5)
