Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

All Critics (219) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (206) | Rotten (13) | DVD (3)

The film is frequently funny, always elegant (or mock-elegant), and something that would make Humbert Humbert laugh all the way to his asylum.

June 17, 2013 Full Review

David Thomson

The New Republic

Top Critic

Most of Wes Anderson's previous pictures came from the head; Moonrise Kingdom is one from the heart.

June 21, 2012 Full Review

Rene Rodriguez

Miami Herald

Top Critic

Anderson never loses his core themes - young love, the need to escape, the bind and bluster of family. His "Kingdom" may not be large, but it is perfectly appointed.

June 15, 2012 Full Review | Comment (1)

Tom Long

Detroit News

Top Critic

Phonies may complain that Anderson's island of misfit toys is a retreat from the real world, but for pure-hearted adventurers who share the secret map, "Moonrise Kingdom" is a joy that cannot be eclipsed.

June 8, 2012 Full Review

Joe Williams

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Top Critic

Though undeniably smart and charming, "Moonrise Kingdom" loves itself the way the callow Holden Caulfield loves himself: unconditionally. Salinger understood the problem with that. Anderson may not.

June 8, 2012 Full Review | Comments (26)

Rafer Guzman

Newsday

Top Critic

"Moonrise Kingdom" takes place in a world where everything seems pleasantly faded, where people read crackly-covered library books rather than e-books, and where young people are allowed to be genuinely innocent.

June 7, 2012 Full Review | Comment (1)

Moira MacDonald

Seattle Times

Top Critic

Anderson delivers a magnificent blend of artistry, humor and emotional resonance.

May 24, 2013 Full Review

Al Alexander

The Patriot Ledger

To date my favorite Wes Anderson and I don't characterize myself as an Anderson fan.

March 21, 2013 Full Review

Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

It's doubtful this will win over any outright Anderson sceptics, but ... this is an exciting reaffirmation of talent.

March 4, 2013 Full Review

Catherine Bray

Film4

Wes Anderson's darkest movie yet retains his whimsical sense of humour and Fantastic Mr Fox-styled absurdity.

March 4, 2013 Full Review

Tom Glasson

Concrete Playground

One of the ten best films of 2012.

January 27, 2013 Full Review

Fr. Chris Carpenter

Rage Monthly

At its heart, Moonrise Kingdom is a sweet and surprising love story with a healthy twist of typically warped humour.

January 8, 2013 Full Review

Matt Neal

The Standard

The Houston native and University of Texas graduate beautifully blends humor and pathos to create what's bound to be one of the best movies of the year.

January 4, 2013 Full Review

Charles Ealy

Austin American-Statesman

People who enjoy being immersed in his singular vision won't be disappointed at all.

January 4, 2013 Full Review

Perry Seibert

TV Guide's Movie Guide

Anderson's manner becomes a second skin and essential to the script, making Moonrise Kingdom a most comfortable way to watch matters uncomfortable.

December 31, 2012 Full Review

Jordan Hiller

Bangitout.com

Easily among the best of [Anderson's] works, it's a technically marvelous film with spot-on performances, a gorgeously realized score, and impeccable production design.

December 28, 2012 Full Review

Jason Gorber

Twitch

In 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.

December 17, 2012 Full Review

Rob Gonsalves

eFilmCritic.com

Another quirky comedy from Wes Anderson who is an acquired taste I have not acquired.

December 12, 2012 Full Review

Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

a farce of whimsical philosophical import

November 25, 2012 Full Review

Andrea Chase

Killer Movie Reviews

It'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.

November 24, 2012 Full Review

Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

Films that can charm kids and adults in equal measure are rare. This is one of them.

November 21, 2012 Full Review

Andy Lea

Daily Star

So precise it could be alien, so raw and aching it has to be human. Competes with the best of Anderson. A film to be celebrated.

November 5, 2012

Rob Humanick

Projection Booth

This is the best film I've seen so far this year.

October 23, 2012 Full Review

Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

With its deadpan dialogue and damaged characters, Moonrise Kingdom casts a unique and charming spell and is surprisingly hopeful.

October 21, 2012 Full Review

Eric Melin

Scene-Stealers.com

Moonrise Kingdom remains - for the most part - a gem of a film, and clear indication that Wes Anderson is only getting better with age.

October 2, 2012 Full Review

Kofi Outlaw

ScreenRant

• 1. Skotak: Damn us! It's none of our business. This troop has been very shabby to Field Mate Sam Shakusky. In fact, we've been a bunch of mean jerks! Why is he so unpopular? I admit, supposedly, he's emotionally disturbed, but he's also a disadvantaged orphan. How would you feel? Nickleby? Deluca? Lazy Eye? Gadge? He's a fellow Khaki Scout, and he needs our help. Are we man enough to give that, so part of his brain doesn't get removed out of him? They were prepared to die for each other out there.
  2. Deluca: Ok, ok. What do you need?
  3. Skotak: 3 yards of chicken wire, some ripped up newspapers, and a bucket of wheat paste.
  – Submitted by Adam H (14 days ago)
• 1. Suzy: We're in love, we just wanna be together, what's wrong with that?
  – Submitted by rahul s (2 months ago)
• 1. Sam: I guess we better try to pretend we're struggling over our decision for a minute before we go back over there and tell him.
  2. Suzy: Maybe he's right. It could be a mistake.
  3. Sam: What? Why? How?
  4. Suzy: Being married. Sometimes it seems sad to me. It might be better to just go steady permanently.
  5. Sam: I don't know what to say.
  – Submitted by Jean R (2 months ago)
• 1. Lazy-Eye: What's your real job, sir?
  2. Scout Master Ward: I'm a math teacher.
  3. Lazy-Eye: What grade?
  4. Scout Master Ward: Eighth.
  5. Lazy-Eye: Do you need a PhD for that?
  – Submitted by Andrew M (3 months ago)
• 1. Mrs. Bishop: I'm sorry, Walt.
  2. Mr. Bishop: It's not your fault. (pause) Which injuries are you apologizing for, specifically?
  3. Mrs. Bishop: Specifically? Whichever ones still hurt.
  4. Mr. Bishop: Half of those were self-inflicted.
  – Submitted by Charles T (5 months ago)
• 1. Gadge: I heard he's going to reform school.
  2. Deluca: I heard they're going to take out a piece of his brain and send him to an insane asylum.
  3. Roosevelt: I like his girl.
  4. Panagle: She's too scruffy for me
  5. Nickleby: Supposedly, they got to third base.
  6. Lazy-Eye: That's not true. He just felt her up.
  7. Roosevelt: Over-shirt or under-shirt?
  – Submitted by Victor M (5 months ago)