Wes Anderson loads an alternate-1960s spy caper with his usual flair, soul, and whimsical wit.
By his tenth near-fatal plane crash, Zsa-zsa Korda is ruling a massive arms, air, and infrastructure empire stretching across Europe – but nine grasping sons, and threats to his business from all corners, make his position uneasy. Settling everything on his nun daughter and with a dotty tutor for protection, he embarks on an epic journey to reconnect with her and protect his business. Writer-director Anderson harks back to the adventure films of yesteryear (e.g. Charade, Topkapi) in tandem with his regular style: intricate chocolate-box visuals, tightly controlled farce, and unexpected emotional depth. He also remains beloved by first-rate actors, with Benicio del Toro backed by a cast ranging from Tom Hanks as a rival tycoon to Willem Dafoe as “Knave”.
