Isle of Dogs – Pure Art by Wes Anderson

Isle of Dogs – Pure Art by Wes Anderson

I had high hopes for this movie – I wasn’t sure if it was possible for any movie to be better than Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox  (it did justice to Roald Dahl’s legendary 1970 book, which is no mean feat). 

My hopes were exceeded – this was one of the best movies I have ever seen. The aesthetic was art – literally. The story takes place in the fictional city of Megasaki, Japan, where every building is intricately detailed and every hair on every head (canine or human) looks real. The movie is full of Anderson’s trademark tongue-in-cheek humor; scenes are so ironic and subtly funny that it is impossible not to laugh out loud. The main characters, especially the canine ones, are charming from the start and reveal themselves to be complex and very thoughtful. The sidekicks, pictured, provide additional comic relief and support the plot throughout the film – often conversing among themselves with gentle, overlapping babble. School has started, and I for one no longer have time to watch sad movies – this is the exact opposite! A feel-good, funny film full of culture and art. I recommend unreservedly. The best news? It’s free with ads on Amazon Prime!   

(Oui, oui – 6 stars)