Two young lovers, in their kingdom by the sea

Finally managed to catch the much touted and the latest Wes Anderson film, Moonrise Kingdom. And I must say, it is such a refreshing change from the standard Hollywood fare that has been flooding the cinemas lately.

Moonrise Kingdom is a charming tale of a blossoming romance between two young outcasts, who were lucky enough to find each other. The film follows them as they run away from the adult world and into their temporal kingdom by the sea (somehow the scenes of them in Moonrise Kingdom reminded me of Edgar Allen Poe's poem, Annabel Lee). I cheered silently as the two young lovers emerged triumphant and managed to retain their autonomy despite pressure from society.

Wes Anderson managed to weave in the nostalgic charm of an older period, untouched by modern technology. I really enjoyed the film.