The Phoenician Scheme | Full Movie | Movies Anywhere

Anderson isn’t repeating himself—he’s refining his style with age, evolving while staying unmistakably himself... remain with his signature yet have a different look and texture, one that comes with experience and age.

This is Wes Anderson embracing his signature quirks with full throttle, sometimes to excess, but often to delight. It’s not quite a masterpiece, but certainly is a confident, visually rich, and highly entertaining addition to his oeuvre.

For my money, Anderson stands alone today. His films are hilarious and his stylization helps make them so. Consistently.

The Phoenician Scheme may not be peak Wes Anderson but sharp writing and strong performances by Threapleton and del Toro keep you engaged throughout.

Most frustrating is its lack of connectedness, a theme that frequently rears its head in Anderson's works. For a film about a father trying to bridge goodwill with his estranged daughter, there is no real communion between the two.