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Format: Blu-ray August 15, 2023
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Asteroid City: a fictional American desert town, circa 1955. Junior Stargazers and Space Cadets from across the country assemble for the annual Asteroid Day celebration—but the scholarly competition is spectacularly upended by world- changing events. Equal parts comedy, drama, and romance (with a touch of science-fiction). Directed by Wes Anderson and featuring an all-star cast including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Hanks. Bonus Content: Includes Blu-ray, DVD and a digital copy of Asteroid City (Subject to expiration. Go tofor details.)The Making of Asteroid City
Genre: Art House & International, Comedy, Drama
Format: Blu-ray, Digital copy, Subtitled
Contributor: Various
Language: English
Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes
MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Product Dimensions : 7.48 x 4.72 x 1.18 inches; 3.52 ounces
Media Format : Blu-ray, Digital copy, Subtitled
Run time : 1 hour and 45 minutes
Release date : August 15, 2023
Actors : Various
Language : English (DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (DTS 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Studio : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Number of discs : 2
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Top Amazon Reviews
This is possibly the most Wes Anderson movie ever, and while I enjoyed it, I wouldn’t rank it among his absolute best. The acting and casting is superb, the writing sharp, but what Anderson is trying Tom say here, I’m not really sure. It might be something about the creative process, or the nature of life and death, or how we should spend our lives, or relationships, or nothing at all. If you’re an Anderson fan you should absolutely see it, of course, but if previous Wes Anderson movies have left you scratching your head, you won’t find any more clarity in this one.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023 by Michael J
I don't believe this is Wes Anderson's best film that he's come out with. Don't get me wrong. I absolutely love the movie and his take at a sci-fi-ish type of movie. I did get a little confused sometimes about what the message of the movie was supposed to be. Did read an article or two about it and it really cleared it up for me. Wes Anderson always makes beautiful movies whether that be The script, the acting, or the cinematography. He always make solid movies. Always recommend Wes Anderson movies to people if they ask for my opinion. But he can be a little much for some people. He definitely has his own style and a really shows. But again, I always tell people to keep an open mind and you just might like what you see. He gets five stars from me for sure!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2023 by Jordan Briggs
I like quirly movies and this one definitely falls into that category. If you don't like to think about what a movie is trying to accomplish then this film is not for you as it is not clear what the plot or purpose is of this one. I liked it but at the same time found it a bit boring. I should have waited to watch it until I was in the mood for a film that I could engross myself into the minutiae of cinema. You will need pay attention in to "why" this film is being made as opposed to the actual story line though interesting. I feel like this movie will appeal to those people who are always keeping one eye focused on the making of cinema while watching the story being told unfold at the same time. Also, Scarlett Johansson has a full frontal nude scene for about 3 seconds.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023 by Shawn M
This is a movie about a television documentary on the making of a play. There are three levels: (1) the television narrator, (2) the writer, director, actors, and (3) the play. The movie is about the interaction of the levels. Yes, it's confusing. Sometimes it is hard to know which level we are in, though Scarlett Johansson is helpfully a blond as an actress and a brunette in the play. The lives of the actors seem to have no connection to the characters they play. The actors question the motivations for the events in the play: Jason Schwartzman complains to the "director" that he does not understand his character--and he is told that that is how he should play the character. The viewer cannot help sympathizing with Schwartzman because nothing really makes much sense here. Schwartzman is travelling with his four children who have not discovered that their mother has died. Her ashes are in one of their tuperware containers. At first it seems that they have arrived in Asteroid City accidentally when their car breaks down, but then it seems to have been their destination. There is an awards ceremony for talented, accomplished kids. It is interrupted by an alien who snatches the town's asteroid--only to return it later are "inventoried it"--whatever that means. So, the film seems to be about various forms of loss. That's the way I understand its various disparate scenes to come together. Thus, Johansson as an actress runs away from the play, while her character in the play, a famous actress, contemplates suicide, in despair, it seems over lost lovers. Meanwhile, she carries on a relationship with Schwartzman (his character in the play is "Augie Steen", though he seems to have no connection with St. Augustine.) by looking through the windows of adjacent motel cabins. A teacher leading class tour of Asteroid City is constantly counting her students, afraid she might lose one. All the visitors are quarantined so that word will not get out about the alien--and they seem to experience loss of their individual identities. The actors do not know who they are because they always take on other people's roles, the characters in the play are stuck in roles that they are assigned even if they cannot understand them, and the audience looks to the theater and the actors to reveal truths that neither has. Children lose their identity when they lose their parents, adults when they lose their lovers. Finally, the playwright dies six months into the play's run. There are probably more kinds of loss that I am missing. If all this sounds good, don't get your hopes up. The film is fine to think about, just tortuous to watch. Anderson's brand of stylized acting worked well in The Grand Budapest Hotel because the Stefan Zweig story on which it is based is so emotional. But this kind of acting is really out of place in Asteroid City because none of the characters has any real emotions. It is impossible to connect with them or to care. The movie isn't a story so much as disconnected events--somehow intent on showing that it itself has also lost its identity. You can reflect on that if you want. It's just not a good premise for a film.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024 by Thinker3
I watched this 3 months ago and I still don't really understand. It looked pretty nice, as the trailers promised. Parts were REALLY good and the characterization was above average, which is, based on other people's opinions, what I've gathered Wes Anderson movies are usually like. But without a huge spoiler, there's a, uhh... very strange choice for the climax. I can understand from an artistic perspective why they did this, but it's jarring in a technical and confusing way, not from an artistic story-based way. Let me put it this was: Imagine you were playing a new $60 AAA video game and after 5 hours, you start a mission and randomly the level designer seems to have used exclusively MS paint for this level. And the whole time, the characters are like "Huh this is weird.", but tonally it's confusing because prior to this moment, nothing was 4th wall breaking like a Rick & Morty or Deadpool plot. In fact, the 4th wall isn't really BROKEN by the characters, you're just experiencing the STRANGE design decision at the same time they are, and it's clear you're MEANT to think this is strange based on the story, but the actual effect is so... hmmm... let's say "Offputting" that it breaks the entire movie to the point where all you can think about is that one scene over and over. At the end of the day, I can't say that I'd have preferred watching this over just watching a full spoiler review on youtube. I'm just left going ".... huh. Ok, you really made a whole movie and then just kinda... did that.... Ok." I'm confused, and feel like I "get" the message, but it doesn't excuse how immersion breaking and absolutely freaky the technical decision, whether due to a lack of funds or a statement on CGI ruining modern movies, is. It's like seeing an abstract artwork from an amateur and you can say "Yes, I see you had a lot of good reasons to just splash some paint on a canvas and call it art, and I can validate all of your meaning... but by no means do I have to agree with you that this was worth my own time".
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024 by Joshua H
You can't wake up if you don't fall asleep
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2026 by Zion Canyon
First off, the quality of this DVD Blu-Ray set is top level, and the film has the expected detail, camera moves, and camera centeried direction that we expect from Wes Anderson. And we've got all Wes's other films, though I can't say I liked all of them, some are so good, so amazing, I watch them regularly for the beauty and quirky characters and more. But this one is a real stinker. The idea is interesting; a movie about a playwright and his play on stage, but which flips to sort of 'real life' settings, and back again to stage. The problems for me - no character development at all, no character arcs, one dimensional characters that don't change or grow, and a story that never really develops into, well, anything. Events happen and are even linked together somewhat, but story? As a friend said, it looks like the film was made after a bar bet along the lines of "hey, I bet I can make a movie that breaks all the rules and people will still pay to see it...". But like I said, Wes Anderson can and does make magic - not always a match for my personality, but I'll continue to see every film he makes. I watched this one twice to make sure I wasn't missing something, but really, my biggest take away was a small laugh at a realistic animated roadrunner that goes "beep-beep", a homage to the old Warner Brothers cartoons. I'll be giving this DVD away soon, sorry Wes.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023 by kauaiguy
I'll use a Wes Anderson quote from July of 2023 to describe his love of another director's work... "The artist has such a strong hand, he can take us anywhere he wants" - Wes Anderson. Since Amazon.com is a shopping website, I will rate my shopping experience: Satisfied. I purchased the digital HOME PREMIERE copy of Asteroid City, and the transaction was acceptable. Spoilers below... ***************** Summary: Movie about a writer, and his play. The play has characters that develop on-the-fly with the writers imagination (Conrad Earp). Clues are left throughout the movie to help you understand the development of each character. Wes Anderson smacks you in the face over and over by letting you know nothing you're seeing is real (or finished), but you still get attached. For instance, when you see an awkward Woodrow explain what his mother "was like" (to fellow stargazers) by making a 5-move-combo (instantly), unzipping a pristine photo of his (now dead) mother, your heart drops. Then, the next line which is Wes, "When did you lose her? Officially this morning". A summary can't unpack this movie. It's just great art from a Master. Quote: "Are you married? Of course." (During Mexican Standoff) Scene: The scene where we learn how Augie's character was casted by Conrad. The playwright and the player. Gem: When Clifford (Aristou Meehan) learns in real time about his character needing to be dared to exist, (waiting to be dared to climb a cactus). Conrad is developing Clifford and the audience is in on it. (These gems are all throughout the movie) Other: Jeff Goldblum will win a Oscar for this. Period. I love Wes Anderson. I watch his movies every week for inspiration. I have no doubt I've logged over 1,000 hours of his work (humble brag). Asteroid City will allow me the great fortune of countless hours, to play in a very abstract time-and-space, adoring the creation of storytelling and the characters that occupy that space.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023 by BlakeThomas