Have you ever found yourself captivated by a film scene so enchanting that it lingers in your mind long after the credits have rolled? In 2012, Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom delivered just such a moment, intertwining innocence with adventure, as two young lovers embark on a whimsical escape from their New England town. With a delightful script co-written by Anderson and Roman Coppola, the film serves up a refreshing dose of nostalgia wrapped in stunning visuals that are quintessentially Anderson. Join me as I explore this unforgettable sequence, where the charm of young love collides with the hilarity of a local search party on the hunt. Trust me, you won’t want to miss the magic—I’ll be sharing the pivotal script pages to let you dive deeper into this cinematic gem. So, are you ready to rekindle that sense of wonder? LEARN MORE.
My favorite movie sequence of 2012 is this one from Moonrise Kingdom, written by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola.
IMDb plot summary: A pair of young lovers flee their New England town, which causes a local search party to fan out to find them.
Here are the script pages:
Here is the movie version of the sequence:
The scenes are full of innocence, wonder, honesty, and fun. And, of course, it’s visual. Such a wonderful movie, perhaps my favorite by Anderson.
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