I think the writers had more fun making it than most folks had watching it.
According to IMDB, the cast of "Asteroid City" was like one big, happy family. The cast ate together and apparently had a lovely time making the movie. Sadly, I think the average viewer didn't have nearly as much fun watching this movie...one that looks amazing but has a script that seems unfinished. And, I agree with one review which described the film as "all style and no substance".
It is difficult, if not impossible to describe the plot. Like most of Wes Anderson's films, it's made up of a wide variety of almost cartoon-like characters...most of which are VERY famous, as Anderson seems to be able to get many of Hollywood's best in his quirky films. But this time the sets ALSO look much like cartoons and the look of the film is amazing. But the plot involving an asteroid in the city, stargazers and a visit by aliens simply makes little sense and isn't designed to make sense! It just IS.
Overall, a confusing mess of a plot...that REALLY looks great. It's less a comprehensible story and more a case of performance art put up on the screen. Interesting...but not especially satisfying.
It is difficult, if not impossible to describe the plot. Like most of Wes Anderson's films, it's made up of a wide variety of almost cartoon-like characters...most of which are VERY famous, as Anderson seems to be able to get many of Hollywood's best in his quirky films. But this time the sets ALSO look much like cartoons and the look of the film is amazing. But the plot involving an asteroid in the city, stargazers and a visit by aliens simply makes little sense and isn't designed to make sense! It just IS.
Overall, a confusing mess of a plot...that REALLY looks great. It's less a comprehensible story and more a case of performance art put up on the screen. Interesting...but not especially satisfying.
- planktonrules
- Nov 28, 2023