
Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down - which might not be such a bad thing.... (Full plot summary below)
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Set on an island off the coast of New England in the 1960s, as a young boy and girl fall in love they are moved to run away together. Various factions of the town mobilize to search for them and the town is turned upside down - which might not be such a bad thing.
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| Playboy OnlineStephen RebelloMoonrise Kingdom may be a light summer entrée, but it rewards us by serving up a rich romantic fantasy and isn't afraid to share its sweet, beating young heart. |
| Cinema SightWesley LovellTo date my favorite Wes Anderson and I don't characterize myself as an Anderson fan. |
| Bangitout.comJordan HillerAnderson's manner becomes a second skin and essential to the script, making Moonrise Kingdom a most comfortable way to watch matters uncomfortable. |
| eFilmCritic.comRob GonsalvesIn the summer of big, expensive superhero flicks, Moonrise Kingdom evokes awe, wonder and the magic of escapism in a much smaller and more precious way. |
| Killer Movie ReviewsAndrea Chasea farce of whimsical philosophical import |
| Lyles' Movie FilesJeffrey LylesIt's like a picturesque, ride down a long countryside road in autumn bursting with wonderful imagery; richly developed characters complimented by an excellent score that quickly brings you into this small in scope, but big on brilliance effort. |
| Daily StarAndy LeaFilms that can charm kids and adults in equal measure are rare. This is one of them. |
| FoxNews.comJustin CraigWes Anderson's refreshingly original "Moonrise Kingdom" is an unconventional children's adventure for adults, filled with with striking colors, textures and humor, and teeming with childhood innocence. |
| Salt Lake TribuneSean P. MeansThese charming kids give "Moonrise Kingdom" the warm glow of a summer fairy-tale, one you'll want to hear again. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeMy immediate response is that it's a masterpiece and the best film to come out so far this year. |