The French Dispatch (2021)
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The quirky staff of an American magazine based in 1970s France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.
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... Moses Rosenthaler
... Julian Cadazio
... J. K. L. Berensen
... Simone
... Lucinda Krementz
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Yet again a great piece of art!
Director:
Writer:
Wes Anderson (Screenplay)
Wes Anderson (Story)
Jason Schwartzman (Story)
Roman Coppola (Story)
Hugo Guinness (Story)
Release Date:
2021-10-21
Run Time:
108 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Reviews of
The French Dispatch
Yet again a great piece of art!
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"The French Dispatch possesses all of Wes Anderson's trademark quirks, but this time, even hardcore fans of his unique style will struggle to not feel overwhelmed.
Every filmmaking department shines in such an impressive manner that one could call this movie a "technical masterpiece" packed with fantastic performances across the board. Unfortunately, the cliche criticism "style over substance" fits this picture too well.
The infinite amount of Anderson-ish quirks transforms the already uninteresting narrative with emotionally hollow characters into an extremely challenging, hard-to-follow story.
In four simple words: it's just too much..."
Rating: C+
Cast & Crew of
The French Dispatch
Cast
... Moses Rosenthaler
... Julian Cadazio
... J. K. L. Berensen
... Simone
... Lucinda Krementz
... Zeffirelli B.
... Juliette
... Roebuck Wright
... Le Commissaire
... Nescaffier
... Arthur Howitzer, Jr.
... Herbsaint Sazerac
... T.V. Host
... Alumna
... The Chauffeur
... Albert 'The Abacus'
... Upshur 'Maw' Clampette
... Principal Showgirl
... Paul Duval
... Mrs. B
... Mr. B
... Hermès Jones
... Young Rosenthaler
... Drill-Sergeant
... Uncle Joe
... Uncle Nick
... Chou-fleur
... The Narrator (voice)
... Chief Magistrate
... Morisot
... Toothpowder Spokesman
... Head Caterer
... Cheery Writer
... Story Editor
... Legal Advisor
... Prison Guard
... Communications Specialist
... Proof Reader
... Smart Girl
... Mitch-Mitch
... Cadet 1
... Vittel
... Gigi
... Mitch-Mitch (On Stage)
... Tip-Top
... Tip-Top
... TV Reporter
... Police Detective
Crew
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... Original Music Composer
... Executive Producer
... Casting
... Screenplay
... Director
... Producer
... Story
... Director of Photography
... Casting
... Costume Design
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Sound
... Executive Producer
... Executive Producer
... Special Effects Supervisor
... Story
... Music Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Story
... Editor
... Stunt Coordinator
... Supervising Art Director
... Set Decoration
... Story
... Producer
... Producer
... Production Design
... Hairstylist
... Executive Producer
... Assistant Set Decoration
... Costume Supervisor
... Line Producer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Makeup Artist
... Set Designer
... Set Designer
... Art Direction
... Co-Producer
... Visual Effects Producer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... First Assistant Director
... Hair Supervisor
... Makeup Supervisor
... Makeup Artist
... Art Direction
... VFX Artist
... Visual Effects Production Manager
... Set Dresser
... Visual Effects
... Makeup Artist
... Makeup Artist
... VFX Artist
... Makeup Artist
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