In cinemas starting this week, “The Phoenician Scheme” is Wes Anderson’s upcoming directorial project – a humorous spy tale featuring Academy Award-winning actor Benicio del Toro as the main character. While some critics find his distinctive filmmaking style to be becoming repetitive, many others consider it another engaging addition to Anderson’s collection of films. The movie will premiere in theaters on May 30, 2025.
As of this writing, The Phoenician Scheme boasts a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 80 reviews by critics. Early reception for the Anderson-directed project claims that it falls well within the formula the filmmaker has crafted over the decades. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to enjoy from the crime caper, which features another jaw-dropping call sheet. Read the critics’ consensus from the review aggregate website:
In the realm of captivating storytelling, I find myself utterly enamored by “The Phoenician Scheme,” a narrative reminiscent of the intricate and whimsical workings of a Rube Goldberg machine. Unlike any departure from Wes Anderson’s distinctive style, this masterpiece delivers its complexities with an artful finesse, a refined elegance that is nothing short of delightful.
If The Phoenician Scheme maintains an approximately 78% rating over the next few weeks, it will place among the top ten highest-rated Anderson films on Rotten Tomatoes. Although it might not surpass the heights of Fantastic Mr. Fox and Moonrise Kingdom, both rated at 93%, this new Anderson comedy appears to be performing slightly better than his latest release, Asteroid City. Released in 2023, Asteroid City currently holds a 76% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences have given it a 62% rating on the Popcornmeter.
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2025-05-27 22:03