I love how this feels more like a real stageplay then anything else
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Rating
4.0 (2)
Release Date
9/20/2023Runtime
39 minsOverview
A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.
How It Feels
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A delightfully theatrical fable about a wealthy man's whimsical pursuit of an impossible skill, told with Wes Anderson's signature charm and meta-theatrical flair. It's as much about the joy of storytelling itself as it is about its protagonist's eccentric quest.
Mood
WhimsicalPlayfulAbsurdWistful
Themes
ObsessionArt and creationRedemption
Tone
Playful
Pacing
Meditative
Look
FormalistStylized genreHigh-contrast
Structure
Framed flashback
Ralph Fiennes
Roald Dahl / Policeman
Benedict Cumberbatch
Henry Sugar / Make-Up Artist
Dev Patel
Dr. Chatterjee / John Winston
Ben Kingsley
Imdad Khan / Croupier
Richard Ayoade
Dr. Marshall / Yogi
Jarvis Cocker
Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Entrance Man
Rebecca Cornford
Canasta Player / Manor Guest / Friend of Henry Sugar / Casino Guest / Hospital Nurse
David Gant
Casino Croupier
Martin Foreman
Casino Guest
Agatino Trimarchi
Casino Guest
Christopher J. Long
Casino Guest
Richard Sisson
Casino Guest
Reviews
The way you feel about Wes Anderson movies is how you will feel about this one.
It is visually beautiful, like all of his work. The sets, the art, the style. I just love looking at it. The distinct dialogue delivery, fast and emotionless, usually wears me down by the end of a full length movie, so this being half length is perfect.
This did lead me down the Googling path of learning Roald Dahl was an antisemite, racist, and misogynist, so that was an unpleasant journey.
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