In very limited release it's the new strange Indy piece Moonrise Kingdom. There is a bunch of talk about this being the best movie this year. Well, not true, but it is fun.
Moonrise Kingdom is a very "out there" flick about life in the mid 1960's. It's a super parody on young life, love, parenting, civic duty and social attitudes. It's about being young in a time when life was very different than it is today for young people. But before we move on, as silly as this can be listen to this cast. Bruce Willis, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Francis MacDormand, Harvey Keitel, and Tilda Swinton.
MK is the story of Sam and Suzi in 1965. Sam and Suzi are both very troubled young people about 12 years old. Sam is a "scout" and Suzi lives at home with her very goofy parents. Sam is an orphan and Suzi wishes she was. They become pen pals for a year and plan to run away with each other on a vacation island where Sam's scout troop is camping, and she lives in the summer.
They do run away, and then the search is on. With the local cop, the parents, the scout team leaders and social services all looking for our youth.m All this as they make their way to nowhere learning about themselves as only a 12 year old can. That is a simple synopsis of a very strange movie that will not be every fans cup of tea. If you like silly, quirky independent flicks, with that silly feel, that this could be for you. This is the movie at that end of the hall where you have to turn the projector on as you enter. But it is worth a ticket if that's your kind of movie.
MK will take you back to your youth if you ever felt like, or did "run away" from home, in a time when it's not as serious as it is and can be today. It may also take you back to your first kiss, and your very first "love" as it did me. There is a silliness about this movie that gives it charm and sass, but there is a story here. There are plenty of silly laughs, and some outright roars from the theater that are fun. Also be advised, it's very tidy at about 90 minutes, and you are ready for resolution then.
Also huge kudos to young actors Jared Gilman, and Kara Hayward who are Sam and Suzi. These are huge roles in this flick and they are simply terrific. Both are very peculiar kids and they give command performances. Acting out a stage in life that they both are currently in. Quite a challenge.
Moonrise Kingdom. Not for all movie goers. Strange, fun, and fresh this summer.
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