In today’s time when talking about the best directors, a lot of names are popping up. What makes a director special? What makes them unique to the audience? What is his visual style? These questions are asked when discussing with directors. Among them is Wes Anderson, considered by many to be a modern day, his films known for their symmetry and distinctive visual and narrative style. French Dispatch First Look: Wes Anderson sets off a major casting coup with Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Timothee Chalamet and others..
Anderson’s films have been nominated for Oscars on several occasions, with himself being nominated for Best Director. So to celebrate his 52nd birthday, we are taking a look at his top 5 films according to his IMDB:
Rushmore (7.7)
Bill Murray, left, and Jason Schwartzman in Rushmore
This coming of age film is Anderson’s second as a director. In the film, Jason Schwartzman finds himself in a love triangle with teenage Max Fisher as his primary school teacher and a moody industrialist. The film itself is quite funny and the release received rave reviews, particularly for its writing and praise for the performances of Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (7.8)
A still from fantasy Mr. Fox
Anderson’s first venture into animation, the film is based on a children’s book written by Ronald Dahl. The stop motion film is the voice of a fox performed by George Clooney, who narrates the result of being hunted by three farmers in his family and community. The film received critical acclaim upon its release, particularly for the purpose of its animation.
Empire of the Moon (7.8)
A still from Moonrise Kingdom
Anderson has plenty of age films to come, and he kicks it out of the park again with Moonrise Kingdom. Set on the fictional island of New Penzance, it tells the story of an orphaned boy who escapes from a scouting camp with his pen pal and love interest. The film gained a lot after its release and saw how Anderson progressed as a director and how much improvement he showed.
Isle of Dogs (7.9)
A still from the Isle of Dogs
Anderson returned to the world of stop motion animation again Isle of Dogs. Featuring an all-star voice cast of Brian Cranston, Greta Gerwig and his frequent collaborators like Jeff Goldblum, Bill Murray, and Edward Norton, the film is not dispatched in the not so distant future where dogs are sent to an island full of garbage Is deported. The Japanese government and then a boy travel to the island to find his lost dog. The film was praised for exploring the relationship between a dog and a boy, while much of the praise was also towards its animation.
The Grand Budapest Hotel (8.1)
Still from The Grand Budapest Hotel
Considered by many as Anderson’s magnum opus, the film is about a whimsical hotel concierge who has been implicated in a murder and then a hotel lobby boy, along with him, on a priceless and dangerous journey. Let’s look for a precious Renaissance painting to carry out. . The Grand Budapest Hotel is Anderson’s best reviewed film so far. It was popular with critics and audiences because of how hilarious it was and its amazing cast, it also garnered a slew of Oscar nominations and won for Best Score, Production Design, Makeup and Hairstyling and Costume Design.
(The above story first appeared on Report Dore on May 01, 2021 11:23 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, the world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website reporterdoor.com).
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