The Theme

I could discuss the cinematic elements of every Wes Anderson movie for hours and hours, but the final reason for why I love Wes Anderson movies is the dysfunctional family theme. This theme likely stems from his own dysfunctional family since Wes Anderson’s real parents are divorced. In every movie, trouble seems to be brewing throughout the entire family. Despite dozens of tear-jerking moments, the families almost always try to get back on their feet and support one another. They laugh things off with a quirky joke and move on. This concept really fascinates me since the theme of a dysfunctional family transforms into a completely different message. It shows the audience that life is life and you can always find a family that will support you — even if you are not related by blood. This outcome sounds too good to be true, but Wes Anderson loves fantasies and plot twists.