Regret doesn’t automatically qualify you for redemption, especially in a Wes Anderson film. Redemption seems to come from a  long, painful crucible mixed in with comedy no less. In this film Benico Del Toro’s Zsa Zsa Korda is a wealthy man seeking redemption while being a marked man. Assassins are after him, and his impeccable quality of not dying has him seeking, in his own unique way of correcting things, just don’t expect him to do it the right way, or the wrong way. He’ll do it the Zsa Zsa Korda way. 

Lately, Wes Anderson has been more concerned with the production of his films, and maintaining his style. His films have a unique way of responding differently to each person. There is a great fullness to each of his films. I never quite been a fan of his, but I admire the care of the cinema framing he’s always created. There is always a beauty to it, an elegance. So with that said I can say for me, The Phoenician Scheme is his best film since “Rushmore”, and just as comical. It’s one of the best films of the year. And I would gladly nominate Benicio Del Toro for best actor of the year. And of course, the tradition of nominating for production design and art direction. Both are equally stunning.

There is a lot in this film that is working well. It  never tires nor slows down and doesn’t overstay its welcome.  A loaded cast that doesn’t seem crowded.  The story, although is a tiny  convoluted, is expected from  Wes Anderson. The praises will be pouring in for Benicio Del Toro which I’m including myself.,but the real gem of this is Mia Threapleton, who plays Zsa Zsa Korda’s daughter. She just eats up the scenery and holds her own. Her character is a  great contrast to all others. She plays it wonderfully, reserved to the loud bombast of all the others. All together, this is a trademark Wes Anderson film. His fans will no doubt enjoy and I believe adds another work to his already accomplished career.  For those that enjoy seeing film, plan on seeing “The Phoenician Scheme.”