Opened: June 16, 2023

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Jeffrey Wright, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Liev Schreiber, Hope Davis, Stephen Park, Rupert Friend, Maya Hawke, Steve Carell, Matt Dillon, Hong Chau, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie, Tony Revolori, Jake Ryan, Jeff Goldblum, Kim Keukeleire, Sophia Lillis, Fisher Stevens, Ethan Josh Lee, Grace Edwards, Aristou Meehan, Jarvis Cocker, Bob Balaban, Seu Jorge & Rita Wilson

Will you understand what Asteroid City is about? Probably not. Will you enjoy it if you let your mind be free? Probably.

A television show is broadcasting the play Asteroid City by renowned playwright Conrad Earp (Edward Norton). In the play, Asteroid City is hosting a Junior Stargazer convention, which is attended by the children of actress Midge Campbell (Scarlett Johansson) and recent widower Augie Steenbeck (Jason Schwartzman).

The film contains wonderful humor from its all-star and in true Wes Anderson style, it’s delivered very deadpan. The play within the film is crazy and drifts from realism but has heart when it comes to loneliness.

With vibrant colors and sets so fake that you’d be disappointed if they looked genuine, the style of the film is what makes it truly great.

Final say: I’ll have whatever Wes Anderson is having. ★★★★☆