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Isle of Dogs

Isle of Dogs

2018
Comedy, Drama
1h 41m
Set in Japan, Isle of Dogs follows a boy's odyssey in search of his dog. (imdb)

Directed by:

Wes Anderson

Screenwriter:

Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola, Wes Anderson, Kunichi Nomura

Starring:

Frances McDormand, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Jeff Goldblum, Harvey Keitel, Tilda Swinton, Bill Murray, Courtney B. Vance, Liev Schreiber, Bryan Cranston, Greta Gerwig, Kara Hayward

Genres:

Comedy, Drama, Adventure, Animation

Countries:

Germany, USA

Languages:

English, Japanese
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Isle of Dogs

2018
Comedy, Drama
1h 41m
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leonardisLeonardis
Rated 26 Jul 2018
96
89th
I really didn't find anything in this movie to be lacking. I love Wes Anderson, so maybe that increased my opinion, but the movie is exceptionally animated and the story is thoroughly original and very charming. Some great voice acting and direction boost this above a lot of animated movies I saw this year and last. I found the whole experience to be engaging, cute, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt. A winner for Anderson and for sure worth watching if you haven't seen it yet.
Rated 26 Jul 2018
twincinematwincinema
Rated 07 Apr 2018
75
64th
Boy, am I excited to read everyone posting about this film being problematic and the supposed use of the white savior. Let it all pour down over me.
Rated 07 Apr 2018
hofschneiderHofschneider
Rated 10 Apr 2018
76
49th
Wes Anderson's aesthetic is choking his stories to death. No wonder for me his best movies are Rushmore, Darjeeling Limited and Moonrise Kingdom. The movies in which his characters and audience alike had time to breath, to be bored for a second and to be, well, ... crooked. Remeber when Bill Murrey is lifting that tent in MK and he can't hold it over his head? That sums up Anderson's dilemma. He is striving for perfection, which he can only find in moments of failure.
Rated 10 Apr 2018
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 06 Apr 2018
80
83rd
Art for Art's Sake*: The Stop Motion Masterpiece. (*a Japanese alcoholic beverage of fermented rice often served hot)
Rated 06 Apr 2018
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 21 Mar 2018
80
72nd
Yule of Dogs as much as Isle of'd it
Rated 21 Mar 2018
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 03 Apr 2018
75
37th
Wes Anderson's run of fine form has come crashing down. In Dogs, his idiosyncratic style of hyper-detail and visual artistry is taken to another level - at the expense of character, plot, dialogue and entertainment. A host of talented actors are wasted as bit parts in this hollow concoction of extreme Japanophilia and political allegory. Ultimately the movie has no heart and an unsatisfying and convoluted narrative arc. No amount of cute puppets, hand-crafted animations or montages can fix that.
Rated 03 Apr 2018
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 23 Mar 2018
70
47th
Wes' stubborn perfectionism is starting to really detract from the heart of his movies for me. "Isle of Dogs" is constructed with a plethora of swift, innovative storytelling devices but rarely allows the dust to settle. It ends up feeling like a whole lot of intricate build-up for a few fleeting moments of sweetness. With such an awesome band of outcast dogs, there should have been more care put on letting them flourish instead of over-designing the world around them.
Rated 23 Mar 2018
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 31 Jul 2019
80
74th
I'm pretty sure that I've never cracked a laugh, or even an amused smile at any of Anderson's humor, yet he still finds a way to entertain me. As his second stop motion flick, I find myself wondering how exactly he hadn't thought of putting his caricatures in a kid's movie years before. There's something about it that just works better when applied to animals.
Rated 31 Jul 2019
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 22 Apr 2018
7
58th
Didn't exactly rock me to my emotional core as much as I'd hoped, but visually and technically magnificent nonetheless. Being a photography enthusiast, I'm a sucker for well-framed images and harmonious compositions, and I would get a massive hard on every time they would casually slip in the Seven Samurai theme. *bliss*
Rated 22 Apr 2018
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 16 Apr 2018
62
65th
I found myself being mostly ambivalent throughout the film. The plot was incredibly predictable and everyone in the film was very one-note. There is a lot of quality filmmaking in this movie, but I'm not of the belief that a good presentation can justify sloppy, uninteresting storytelling. While the presentation makes it feel worthwhile to watch, it's where most of the praise comes from. Slap this script and this plot onto something less well directed and I'm sure you'd see much lower ratings.
Rated 16 Apr 2018
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 09 Oct 2018
50
49th
The constant spoken Japanese and scant subtitles really put me off. The story also seemed heavy-handed and was probably a metaphor for something. I struggled to enjoy it and found much of the animation to be amateurish or shoddy. The overall story was slightly amusing at times, but it did not really appeal to me that much. I might have enjoyed it more if it were considerably shorter. This is not the first time Wes Andersen has disappointed me.
Rated 09 Oct 2018
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 20 Apr 2018
81
77th
A stunning example of Anderson's eye for composition and detail, especially when he makes literal trash beautiful. The character count is so high though that we don't get to know them all like in Anderson's other works, something that's a bit disappointing. The alienating effect of the language choices probably contributes as well. But when we finally get Chief and Akira alone, we start to get some emotion back, and it leads up to a great finale. Just needed more time with the dogs!
Rated 20 Apr 2018
neonmanNeonman
Rated 11 Apr 2018
78
58th
Although it gets quite stuffy with its plot and usages of flashbacks, and the human relationships between each other aren't startling, this is most importantly a touching film about the treasured bond between dogs and humans -- and this film is clearly enamored with dogs, as well as Japanese culture, which is beautifully put on screen in this dazzling crafted stop-motion animation that suits Anderson's sharp visual style and pacing sensibilities to a tee.
Rated 11 Apr 2018
filliganFilligan
Rated 09 Apr 2018
86
63rd
This marks a drastic step down for me with Anderson. His last three films were literal masterpieces, but Isle of Dogs is crammed with half-threaded plots, gimmicks that wear thin, and unnecessary characters. The worst offender? It's just not as funny as his usual trademark humor. But this doesn't mean it's not worth your time or money. It is. It's a gorgeous and wholly original experience that deserves the ticket price at your nearest theatre, and, despite its problems, it's still pretty great.
Rated 09 Apr 2018
feublofeublo
Rated 05 Apr 2018
65
22nd
Wonderful detail and style but the effort in plot and lack of depth almost put me to sleep. I'm still blown away by the animation and design - there are definitely cute and funny moments.
Rated 05 Apr 2018
oldgoatoldgoat
Rated 27 Nov 2018
78
78th
Wes anderson shows he's a master of making movies. This movie just isn't a movie for me. Way better than fantastic mr fox and cures a lot of the issues with that movie feeling devoid of life.
Rated 27 Nov 2018
karatoprakkaratoprak
Rated 13 Sep 2018
73
47th
there are times when a problem that bothers us so much gets resolved all of a sudden. this film has many of those incidents. it doesn't risk anything and eventually sinks into boredom.
Rated 13 Sep 2018
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 26 Aug 2018
74
90th
A simple and well made story that feels every bit Wes Anderson as any of his other films. It has an amazing cast and is beautifully animated.
Rated 26 Aug 2018
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 20 Aug 2018
6
46th
engh, it's neat and cute, but goddamn does it take itself seriously. i don't know; i usually like that about anderson's films, but the content matter & setting in this one didn't necessarily complement his style so much as comfort it. kind of a snooze after an hour...
Rated 20 Aug 2018
shewasSheWas
Rated 09 Aug 2018
63
58th
Wes Anderson's Holocaust
Rated 09 Aug 2018
jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 25 May 2018
86
81st
Isle of Dogs has all of Wes Anderson's classic tropes, meaning that one's enjoyment of the film is largely based on one's opinion of his previous work. The beautiful animation, heartwarming story, and deadpan humor fire on all cylinders; Anderson's decision to use dogs to optimistically reflect upon human nature is a unique one, but it works incredibly well within his style. It is not his best work, but it does come close to that mark and is a worthy addition to his eclectic filmography.
Rated 25 May 2018
damildamil
Rated 14 May 2018
65
54th
Well, this was cute. It was pretty much what I expected from a Wes Anderson animated movie. It wasn't quite as funny as I expected - at least, not like The Grand Budapest Hotel, for example. But there were a few good laughs, and some nice emotional beats too. The animation was really cool - it still trips me out that those are real, physical things that they're animating. Great cast, of course. I didn't love it, and I don't think it's among Anderson's finest work, but I enjoyed it.
Rated 14 May 2018
ericamblerericambler
Rated 13 May 2018
68
40th
The exquisitely detailed ISLE OF DOGS is undoubtedly on-brand for Wes Anderson, a whimsical, wistful piece about the nature of friendship. But it tries too hard to please, spreading itself thin on too many subplots and a ridiculously large cast of characters. The film is at its best when emphasizing its simple boy-and-his-dog story; it's tougher to appreciate when undercut by an overstuffed plot and the hints of fetishization that taint an otherwise well-meaning film.
Rated 13 May 2018
kanjay101kanjay101
Rated 19 Apr 2018
60
15th
While the aesthetic of the film was very pleasing, the actually story was sorely lacking. The characters did little to influence the plot, the side characters were completely undeveloped, and most major problems were resolved in an ex machina manner.
Rated 19 Apr 2018
janusjanus
Rated 15 Apr 2018
55
24th
I liked the level of detail and the drumming but the story and characters never quite grabbed me. It doesn't satisfy as a story about politics, an endorsement of animal rights, or even just as spectacle for dog lovers. This makes it superficially charming and impressive but overall leaves it feeling phony and minor, and to boot it's shot through with bloodless and cute streaks of racism, sexism, and anti-cat sentiment. (Disclaimer: I speak English only.)
Rated 15 Apr 2018
daigoroDaigoro
Rated 13 Apr 2018
6
42nd
From the moment you see Chief for the first time you can already tell what's going to happen to his character and how he will develop, and that's just the tip of the iceberg regarding how predictable the story is. Not to mention it's very tonally inconsistent, which I can't get into without spoiling too much of the plot. Still, it's well animated and acted, and is pretty funny and charming.
Rated 13 Apr 2018
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 07 Apr 2018
77
62nd
Excellent visually, as you might imagine. Could have used more characterization.
Rated 07 Apr 2018
stewballStewball
Rated 07 Apr 2018
80
80th
Better than the Fantastic Mr. Fox, but maybe that's simply because I'm a dog person--this is, after all, a cats vs. dogs movie at its heart. They never do explain though, how Nutmeg (one of the greatest names in cinema history) stays so clean--force of show dog will, I guess.
Rated 07 Apr 2018
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 26 Mar 2018
77
64th
Phenomenal animation & soundtrack. Otherwise very underwhelming for me narratively, its problematic racial-historical politics and pseudo-anti-xenophobia messages notwithstanding. Have I just outgrown Wes Anderson by this point? I surely hope not.
Rated 26 Mar 2018
paxtonPaxton
Rated 14 Sep 2019
78
73rd
Probably mixes in a little too much Plague Dogs for my liking. Even the coughs upset me. Despite this over sensitivity I didn't think this packed the emotional punches that Fantastic Mr. Fox did. At the very least it wasn't as horrifically creepy as the Island of Misfit Toys from that Rudolph movie.
Rated 14 Sep 2019
lennyneroLennyNero
Rated 07 Oct 2018
95
96th
Some said: "it's your typical Wes Anderson movie"...as if that's a bad thing. For me those words mean: -funnier than the overhyped comedies -more heart and sadness than the yearly Oscarbait movies -better directed than 98% of the movies Why?Because Wes Anderson is in the top ten of best working directors right now. Not a bad movie so far and this one, on top of all the other qualities he brings to his movies, has the best stop motion animation I've seen in a very long time.
Rated 07 Oct 2018
radumsmnradumsmn
Rated 11 Sep 2018
79
84th
It's kinda frustrating the screenplay is so basic, but it's incredible to bask in Wes Anderson's aesthetics of decay and pestilence. It desperately needs a second viewing just to appreciate the stop motion goodness.
Rated 11 Sep 2018
the_pirateThe Pirate
Rated 09 Sep 2018
70
31st
The stop motion is beyond impressive, the voice cast is pitch-perfect, especially Cranston, whom I hope will appear in more Anderson films in the future, and the child-like playfulness mixed with a more adult realism we've come to expect from Anderson is there to behold, but although it is a good movie it has a lot going against it. Alpha Dogs are abandoned too quickly, the human characters and general feel to the environment can be too unpleasant, and it's not up to par with the predecessors.
Rated 09 Sep 2018
alanstrangalanstrang
Rated 21 Aug 2018
93
98th
Just a fantastic cinematographic experience. The use of foreign languages helps you focus on various visual elements, subtle camera tricks give you great satisfaction. Needs multiple watching. It is also good to see that Anderson eased up on his OCD of symmetry, colour and abrupt cuts.
Rated 21 Aug 2018
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 14 Aug 2018
85
76th
Except for 1 of the dogs implausibly becoming far more compliant than any part of his presented history suggests he could be, this is an entirely compelling, unpredictable storyline w/ a lot of likeable characters. Speaking as someone who's not an Anderson fan, I appreciated the lack of overly stylized performances & this would be my favorite of his. The film also serves to highlight the fascistic extremists on the left: anyone who says it's racist or accuses Anderson of "cultural appropriation"
Rated 14 Aug 2018
kcknzkcknz
Rated 03 Aug 2018
70
40th
maybe it's cute, but it has some serious unheeded points. firstly, such a rebellion is quite romantic. interruption of a dictator's speech is so unrealistic today. secondly, it is annoying that all dogs want to own a master. chief was reflecting the opposite idea and we saw its change through the film. it's like saying the unwanted groups must always perform the commands of the power. finally, why can only an exchange student see the conspiracy and lead the community? because she's american.
Rated 03 Aug 2018
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 23 Jul 2018
88
91st
Very Wes Anderson-y, so you have to be into that, but I ruddy loved this.
Rated 23 Jul 2018
errol246Errol246
Rated 13 Jul 2018
3
26th
This was a pretty weak film. The odd choice to have the human casts' lines be untranslated is one thing, but the voice actors aren't even Japanese so their lines are weirdly accented, and that is extremely distracting to someone who studies the language. The worst part about it is how little each character emotes, which is an unfittingly immersion-breaking yet seemingly intentional artistic choice.
Rated 13 Jul 2018
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 07 Jul 2018
7
61st
(Just) Another quirky & pretty dessert from WA. You can do much worse.
Rated 07 Jul 2018
obdurateObdurate
Rated 21 Jun 2018
80
67th
The animation is beautiful, dogs are wonderful and building a movie around their journey was fantastic, the deadpan humour works really well sometimes (but I didn't find it THAT funny as a whole). It's not as good as Mr. Fox, I won't remember it as much, but it's a charming and well directed. Characters could have used more depth and the plot could have had more to it, but still.
Rated 21 Jun 2018
kasperlKasperL
Rated 02 Jun 2018
75
77th
Amusing, but also somewhat exhausting. Probably my favorite Wes Anderson film, and I suspect that I will like it even more on a rewatch.
Rated 02 Jun 2018
toddsaltertoddsalter
Rated 13 May 2018
1
0th
I could not have been more bored. And I loved Moonrise Kingdom and could see many parallels. I don't get it.
Rated 13 May 2018
ytadelYtadel
Rated 01 May 2018
7
84th
I was fairly charmed by this film. I think there's arguably a few too many characters for a 100-or-so-minute film, as many receive minimal development, but the overall narrative and atmosphere and sense of humor and visual style is wonderfully charming and unique, and the character arc of Chief is simple but satisfying. If I'd seen this film when I was seven or so I bet I'd have enjoyed it not feeling dumbed down for me and its dark edges.
Rated 01 May 2018
zeboimZeboim
Rated 29 Apr 2018
1
13th
Walked out halfway through. I didn't care for any of the characters. Puerile. Every joke fell flat. Japan was caricatured and made as dumb as possible for American audiences. 3/10
Rated 29 Apr 2018
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 20 Apr 2018
85
85th
So anyone who has followed my reviews will probably know at least two places I'm going with this. One, this animation and visual style is, in a word, spectacular. Two, God I'm such a sucker for the Japanese aesthetic. And I'm such a sucker for stories of this nature, these simplified "hero's journey" classic tales. Excellent voice cast. This made me smile so very constantly, even if it's not quite as good as a whole as "Fantastic Mr. Fox". If you can find this in theatres, do yourself the favor.
Rated 20 Apr 2018
zarkonZarkon
Rated 19 Apr 2018
80
53rd
While I continue to enjoy Wes Anderson's production design, direction, and quirks, the writing was weaker than his other work. With four writer credits, was it a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth?
Rated 19 Apr 2018
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 15 Apr 2018
9
92nd
Awe-inspiring animation, as expected, with an amazing attention to detail (petals on noses, fur blowing in the wind), breathtaking landscapes (see the journey montages), a variety of unique shots (see the shadowy discussion in the bottle cave), creative storytelling devices (see the split-screens), and fun flourishes (see the sushi-making). A welcome surprise is the engaging hard-boiled political drama added to Anderson's typically quirky comedy (the gossiping goofy alpha dog pack is great).
Rated 15 Apr 2018
corbadCorbad
Rated 12 Apr 2018
85
89th
Peerless in the originality of its voice and artistic quality, and a charming tale to boot, though read beyond its lines the film's politics paint some concerningly imperceptive parallels.
Rated 12 Apr 2018
jthuskyjthusky
Rated 08 Apr 2018
90
95th
A beautiful treatise on the unconditional love and companionship between man and dog.
Rated 08 Apr 2018
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 11 Apr 2019
70
57th
terrifically gorgeous
Rated 11 Apr 2019
sadmanSadman
Rated 09 Feb 2019
70
30th
Wes Anderson's strengths are all present; the voice acting, direction, art design, dialogue and humor are all delightful. For two thirds of the movie, I was really enjoying myself. Unfortunately, the narrative takes all the easy ways out in the third act, sapping the movie of some of its magic and breaking the spell. The underlying allegory is not subtle and I didn't feel like it made me see anything in a new light, but I respect the attempt,
Rated 09 Feb 2019
philamentalphilamental
Rated 28 Jan 2019
80
80th
Isle of Dogs. A lot. I have five. And because Isle of Dogs, this movie hit me with moments of both joy and sadness that may be missed by non dog owner viewers as I recognized so much of the psychology and characteristics of the wonderful cast of dogs in my own critters. There is however one major choice made by a dog that was a human choice rather than a canine one which did bother me. That said, I love dogs is an exceptionally animated and typically whimsical WA movie worthy of a puppy snap!
Rated 28 Jan 2019
magdabagmagdabag
Rated 06 Jan 2019
95
95th
Isle of dogs, yousle of dogs, wesle of dogs. I give 9 little pilots out of 10.
Rated 06 Jan 2019
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 13 Dec 2018
22
1st
Ugly and offensively condescending fable; depicting Japanese culture, people and language as 'charmingly eccentric' character quirks is a wrong headed approach (why the selective translations?) Given his sterling track record, it's tempting to give Anderson the benefit of the doubt that he didn't intend the film to be so thoughtlessly reductive. Otherwise, the flat, inert storytelling (and a voice cast directed to speak as if knocked out by tranquilisers) makes the film almost unwatchable.
Rated 13 Dec 2018
dawolfeyDaWolfey
Rated 30 Nov 2018
72
89th
I don't want to describe this film as quirky, though it is, and I don't want to give it the weight of expectation that the label unique places upon it, because it isn't. It is pleasant to watch because it's different, eccentric, idiosyncratic, and it is quite a sweet story, with some comedy, and a story that seems to have layers of meaning. I liked Fantastic Mr Fox, and although this does meander more than that (to its detriment), it was still entertaining throughout.
Rated 30 Nov 2018
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 19 Nov 2018
85
85th
Kobayashi is America, Major Domo is Trump, Trash Island is the wall, the dogs are foreigners, and the scientists are still scientists
Rated 19 Nov 2018
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 22 Oct 2018
60
33rd
I guess I should appreciate that Anderson made a movie about dogs that doesn't feel emotionally manipulative like all other movies about dogs (and it's easy manipulating for this dog-lover). But the whole thing feels sort of cold to me. I wish I appreciated Anderson as much as I did when I first discovered him in the late 90s/early aughts...
Rated 22 Oct 2018
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 23 Sep 2018
86
89th
Anderson's second foray into stop motion really snuck up on me. While it isn't as laugh out loud as some of his other films, but definitely enjoys his typical quirks, the work becomes increasingly poignant and touching. The political undertones are blatant but it is the personal desire to change that is most hopeful. Obviously the visuals are gorgeous, but they serve as pretty paper over a really beautiful story.
Rated 23 Sep 2018
ippeiIppei
Rated 05 Sep 2018
85
95th
I loved this. But I also love Wes Anderson; he is my spirit-director. The animation and details in this film is just incredible and show how much research and appreciation he has for Japan. Every part of this is very respectfully done. The story has its charms but it's the trademark Wes Anderson touch that brings the most out of this pretty simple story. The decision to have the human characters speak Japanese is pure genius.
Rated 05 Sep 2018
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 02 Sep 2018
85
87th
Cute and fast paced, simple yet effective story. Liked the atmosphere, animation and narration a lot and it's pretty funny too. The dogs are great but honestly, cats are still better than dogs. There ya go, I said it.
Rated 02 Sep 2018
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 01 Sep 2018
87
93rd
Doesn’t quite have the emotional weight of Anderson at his very best. But this is gorgeously detailed, beautifully voiced and as comfortingly whimsical as a Wes Anderson fan like myself could hope for. It’s minor Anderson in my opinion, but still better than most could ever wish to achieve.
Rated 01 Sep 2018
stuie299stuie299
Rated 01 Sep 2018
85
76th
Visually this might actually be better than Fantastic Mr. Fox though I think overall that was a stronger movie. Here the middle third of the film seems a tad hollow with the generic adventure story plotting. That said the voice acting is amazing and the last third is outstanding. It really does gain momentum the more you get into it.
Rated 01 Sep 2018
xenophuleXenophule
Rated 26 Aug 2018
9
72nd
Fun, clean, and super pretty. This movie is all-around enjoyable.
Rated 26 Aug 2018
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 14 Aug 2018
63
39th
Isle of Dogs is a film that lacks neither substance nor style, but is nevertheless a film I ultimately found lacking. Anderson's usual brand of surreal quirkiness is present throughout. The animation, with its meticulousness, is gorgeous. The dialogue, however, felt off and hampered my enjoyment. It follows Anderson's usual parttern of speedy verbosity paired with long awkward silences, but where I found it witty at the beginning, as the film progresses it seemed to becoming off-puttingly inane.
Rated 14 Aug 2018
slrsoapboxSlrSoapbox
Rated 12 Aug 2018
50
18th
The animation style is unique and visually impressive, though the constantly shifting fur was distracting. This plot is also (mostly) unique, albeit bizarrely violent. I also have to complain about the subtitles - they went by WAY TOO FAST, and I'm someone who is quite used to watching subtitled anime. But it's otherwise a well-made film...just not for me.
Rated 12 Aug 2018
psimpsim
Rated 11 Aug 2018
80
74th
While the characters and story don't quite match his best work, Anderson's typically fantastic art direction and deadpan dialogue really bring this world alive.
Rated 11 Aug 2018
nicktheoNickTheo
Rated 09 Aug 2018
65
27th
You've come to expect it but nevertheless every single shot in this movie is doing something visually stunning.Anderson always puts together an all-star cast even though some don't get enough screen-time the ones that do get it really shine.That being said a common complaint about his movies is that they sometimes are style over substance and this film does suffer from that.I found myself also drifting of at times due to Anderson's weird choice of not adding subtitles when needed.
Rated 09 Aug 2018
solomondsolomon.d
Rated 07 Aug 2018
17
70th
good dog
Rated 07 Aug 2018
goldenstate5goldenstate5
Rated 07 Aug 2018
90
75th
Lovely stop-motion animated film with that perfect Wes Anderson laid back style.
Rated 07 Aug 2018
punqPUNQ
Rated 30 Jul 2018
90
99th
Loved this little dog adventure! Quirky adorable in the right way! And that's coming from a cat-person.
Rated 30 Jul 2018
redactedredacted
Rated 29 Jul 2018
73
54th
Memorable soundtrack and a new cultural aesthetic for Anderson to prey upon. The plot-line was foreseeable, but the running gags, use of stop motion and art direction saw this through.
Rated 29 Jul 2018
zspyryzspyry
Rated 28 Jul 2018
7
74th
Exceptional animation and cinematography, and great voice acting let down by a somewhat weak and predictable story.
Rated 28 Jul 2018
90scoffee90sCoffee
Rated 26 Jul 2018
80
86th
Gorgeously amusing
Rated 26 Jul 2018
ernestinaErnestina
Rated 20 Jul 2018
78
81st
Yet another gem by Wes Anderson. Aside from the praise of his amazing visions, the movie has a great and engaging plot, good pace and adorable characters. I will admit, "Isle of Dogs" somehow can't deliver a strong emotional charge, but nonetheless it is worth a watch by all accounts. Everything that was written in English felt like little Easter eggs, which I found amusing.
Rated 20 Jul 2018
hotsakehotsake
Rated 07 Jul 2018
65
63rd
I'm not a big fan of this type of animation and I felt that most of the humor fell flat. I did however enjoy the story itself even if it was cliched with the only originality being surface level. I'm fairly middle of the road when it comes to Wes Anderson's work and this was no exception.
Rated 07 Jul 2018
keyutkanKeyUtkan
Rated 05 Jul 2018
87
97th
One word. The Richness. This movie is one of the richest and most versatile piece of art ı've ever seen. I already loved Anderson's Mr. Fantastic Fox but this is even better. Political allegories, ethnic discriminatıon allegory, corroption of human soul against power and man made superstitious beliefs. Theme and plot predictable but the variety of different characters and very smart allegories covers that. And visually ? My one of the smartest cinematography. Only problem is Japan-US stuff.
Rated 05 Jul 2018
timon88Timon88
Rated 03 Jul 2018
72
68th
A cartoon for adults. Specifically, adults with a sophisticated, subtle sense of humor.
Rated 03 Jul 2018
redflagredflag
Rated 26 May 2018
88
44th
His weakest, strangest film by far. Anderson goes further down into his own lost worlds and doesn't seem to care who comes along for the ride. Results are mixed. The intricate, beautiful scenery is well worth the ticket. The rehashed story and ironic armor suitable for an ironclad less so. Note that the framing of a film like The Darjeeling Limited makes its racial statements more palatable, whereas here, without apparent self-awareness, the film flounders.
Rated 26 May 2018
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 23 May 2018
78
72nd
This film has great visuals and a top notch voice cast. Some of the choices made by Wes Anderson don't work in this movie. There are a lot of humans that speak with no subtitles which takes away from the story. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 23 May 2018
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 17 May 2018
8
79th
"Who votes Chief should fight the robot dog?" This is beautiful and funny. I mean the bento box and puppy feed scenes alone have me swooning. Wes hits every creative note with style and affection. Much like dogs themselves, we don't deserve them or films with this much passion.
Rated 17 May 2018
djrossdjross
Rated 14 May 2018
78
90th
Wry, amusing tale, put together with Anderson's usual attention to detail and aesthetic pleasure, or even more so. It's really difficult for this viewer to understand exactly why some people seem to have a problem with Anderson.
Rated 14 May 2018
apm2091apm2091
Rated 27 Apr 2018
83
85th
Perhaps Wes' most playful and childlike-innocent film to date. Feels like Moonrise Kingdom, tonally, but with dogs. He also does more with music here than previously. Typical, but enjoyable Wes Anderson!
Rated 27 Apr 2018
saudadesaudade
Rated 26 Apr 2018
63
92nd
An emotional roller coaster. An elevator ride counts as a roller coaster, right?
Rated 26 Apr 2018
darrenDarren
Rated 23 Apr 2018
74
63rd
Lots of real funny moments. The animation is really cool but not really what I want from Anderson.
Rated 23 Apr 2018
scorpusScorpus
Rated 23 Apr 2018
65
30th
Isle of Dogs is a strange film
Rated 23 Apr 2018
whatismynamewhatismyname
Rated 21 Apr 2018
65
63rd
Enjoyed the aesthetics of the film, but it followed the predictable path throughout.
Rated 21 Apr 2018
troothTrooth
Rated 18 Apr 2018
85
91st
The animation here is even more refined than in Fantastic Mr. Fox, with even more creative set designs. Basically everything is gorgeous
Rated 18 Apr 2018
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 16 Apr 2018
5
81st
Not saying the animation doesn't fit Anderson but I just wish he would stick to live action because I connect more with it. Still tho it's a very warm film. You just get lost in it.
Rated 16 Apr 2018
jlfmJLFM
Rated 15 Apr 2018
87
93rd
Absurdly delightful, delivering on everything you’d expect (and some things you wouldn’t!). Visually stunning, genuinely hilarious, and delicately emotional. Also, utterly brilliant Desplat score.
Rated 15 Apr 2018
breetzbreetz
Rated 14 Apr 2018
55
37th
B-
Rated 14 Apr 2018
heapshakeheapshake
Rated 14 Apr 2018
60
53rd
I thought Spots turned out to be quite the douche.
Rated 14 Apr 2018
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 08 Apr 2018
81
75th
Equal parts flighty and demanding - a tsunami of visual detail and colloquial monotone. Anderson approaches a hero's journey fable with his characteristically self-aware, bourgeois intellectualism - Kikuchiyo's Mambo is a major musical cue - so as always, if you're not with Wes you won't be with Wes. By that measure it's unapologetic. While also unrelentingly good natured.
Rated 08 Apr 2018
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 03 Apr 2018
55
28th
I think I may just not have the patience for Wes Anderson anymore. It's overly cutesy and I couldn't bring myself to care much. The animation is very good.
Rated 03 Apr 2018
behomesoonbehomesoon
Rated 29 Mar 2018
80
38th
Not his best work, but a bad Wes film is still enjoyable.
Rated 29 Mar 2018
evranaevrana
Rated 08 Oct 2023
95
96th
I think that this is Wes Anderson's best movie, the style of it just brings out the best of his quirkiness. From an animation point of view, it is breathtaking, both because of its beauty and the unreal amount of work that went into it. All the voice acting is pitch-perfect, and the Japanese visual cues are blended so well with Anderson's style, it is uncanny. It was wacky and a joy to watch, it even switched off my "evaluating eye" and made me watch it like a kid, which doesn't happen often.
Rated 08 Oct 2023
plveniceplvenice
Rated 22 Nov 2020
83
85th
Just a lovely movie. Wes Anderson does his thing the way only he can. Don't be fooled by the genre; every bit as feel-good as Anderson's other movies.
Rated 22 Nov 2020
ribcageribcage
Rated 02 Oct 2020
79
75th
Can a movie be dense and whimsical at the same time? Isle of Dogs proves the answer is yes. Ostensibly a story about kids saving dogs from an authoritarian anti-dog regime, there’s obviously much more to the story, the characters, and even visual information within each frame. It’s cute, it’s challenging, it’s full of hurt, it hopes for redemption.
Rated 02 Oct 2020
kuroelKuroel
Rated 11 Jun 2020
68
76th
Marvellous animation and the story was enjoyable. Slight disjoint in the second act when most of the main cast is dropped and substituted with a secondary character, who, imo, wasn't as interesting to follow. :/ Despite the premise, a truly feel-good movie with interesting artistic decisions! A highly recommended view!
Rated 11 Jun 2020
staryarabbistaryarabbi
Rated 08 Feb 2020
20
9th
Wes Anderson, I hate you and your neoliberal Instagram aesthetics. Who are you to comment on Japanese culture and picture it like a generic "Asian Despotism?" Why don't you instead make a movie about thousands of dogs thrown into streets each year by their "owners" in your own country? Also, the distanced and calculated aesthetics of the movie made me loathe the apathy with which Anderson narrates the most brutal and painful scenes. This is the fascist aesthetics in 2018.
Rated 08 Feb 2020
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 15 Jun 2019
80
81st
Easily Anderson's most ambitious yet. Not all of it lands (oops, translation gimmick led to a white savior!) but the worldbuilding is enchanting and so busy. New little details in every scene.
Rated 15 Jun 2019

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