The Phoenecian Scheme

Out to Cinema City in Norwich to see the new Wes Anderson film on its opening weekend (and a week ahead of its UK opening).

It was another typical Wes Anderson film, with his usual precision, symmetrical framing, brightly coloured cinematography, back-and-forth dialogue, detailed typography on signage and mapping, and unusual, dark humour. 

The opening credits are a vertical look down at a bathroom where Zsa Zsa Korda, the main progagonist is bathing after surviving a plane crash - another assassination attempt. After these he briefly goes to heaven where he meets various characters including God, played by Bill Murray. 

I also liked Michael Cera's performance as Bjorn.

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Here's the trailer, which gives little away of the actual plot.

I also picked up a free film strip which were being given away on the opening weekend.

After a morning spent working in the library, this was a great way to start half term.