Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
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Synopsis:
Moonrise Kingdom is a 2012 film directed by Wes Anderson, written by Anderson and Roman Coppola, and starring an ensemble cast. Filming took place in Rhode Island from April until June 29,2011. Worldwide rights to the independently produced film were acquired by Focus Features. In 1965, a pair of preteen lovers (Kara Hayward, Jared Gilman) flee their New England island town, prompting a local search party led by the Sheriff (Bruce Willis) and the girl's parents (Bill Murray, Frances McDormand) to fan out to find them.
Cast
Jared Gilman as Sam Shakusky
Kara Hayward as Suzy Bishop
Bruce Willis as Captain Sharp
Edward Norton as Scout Master Randy Ward
Bill Murray as Walt Bishop
Frances McDormand as Laura Bishop
Tilda Swinton as Social Services
Jason Schwartzman as Cousin Ben
Harvey Keitel as Commander Pierce
Bob Balaban as Narrator
Release
The film premièred on May 16, 2012, at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, where it screened in competition. It was released in French theatres the same day. The American limited release occurred on May 25, with a wider release to take place on June 1.
Reception
Moonrise Kingdom has received positive reviews from critics. As of June 2, 2012, it held a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 103 reviews. Peter Bradshaw of The Guardian gave the film 4 stars out of 5, calling it "another sprightly confection of oddities, attractively eccentric, witty and strangely clothed."
Directed by Wes Anderson
Produced by Jeremy Dawson, Scott Rudin, Wes Anderson and Steven M. Rales
Written by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Starring
Bruce Willis
Edward Norton
Bill Murray
Frances McDormand
Tilda Swinton
Jason Schwartzman
Bob Balaban
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography: Robert Yeoman
Editing by Andrew Weisblum
Studio: American Empirical Pictures, Indian Paintbrush, Scott Rudin Productions
Distributed by Focus Features
Release date: May 16, 2012 (Cannes Film Festival), May 16, 2012 (France), May 25, 2012 (US)
Running time: 94 minutes
Language: English
Box office: $3,778,895
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