Moonrise Kingdom

If there were warning signs for this movie they'd read: Exquisite candy for the eye. Might want to adopt every single character (this includes Bruce Willis, yes). Can provoke impulse to go looking for this place. Possible post depression/failed intents to redecorate home.

This lovable movie takes place in a minuscule New England island with a population just as small. It's the summer of 1965 and there's an important storm coming.

Two misunderstood kids, Sam (Jared Gilman) and Suzy Bishop (Kara Hyaward) pen pals then lovers, make a pact to run away into the wilderness. This requires leaving scout camp for him and home for her.

When they go missing, the girl's parents (Frances McDormand & Bill Murray) and the boy's Scout Master (Edward Norton) have a local search party fan out to find them. As the adventure unfolds for the rest of the characters, Wes Anderson manages to show a different, more endearing side to each person and place. As previously mentioned, it might make you want to go looking for this wonderful place called "Moonrise Kingdom".

Bottom Line:

*Do or Don't: Absolute DO!

*With: Anyone who appreciates Wes Anderson movies (sense of humor is mandatory)

*Where: Any movie theatre, the smaller the town, the better.