
The Phoenician Scheme (2025)
Director: Wes Anderson
Cast: Benicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, Michael Cera, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Riz Ahmed, Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeffrey Wright, Richard Ayoade
Language: English
Genre: Comedy, Spy Thriller, Drama
Release: May 18, 2025 (Cannes premiere); May 29–30 (select worldwide theatrical); June 6, 2025 (wide US release)
IMDb Rating: Not yet rated
Runtime: ~100 minutes
Storyline: Wealthy industrialist and arms dealer Anatole “Zsa‑Zsa” Korda (Benicio Del Toro) survives yet another assassination attempt and summons his estranged daughter, nun Sister Liesl (Mia Threapleton), along with her tutor Bjørn (Michael Cera), to help safeguard his global enterprise. A quirky, globetrotting caper ensues—merging family dynamics, espionage, moral reckoning, and Wes Anderson’s signature visual precision.
Review: Critics commend Anderson’s bold mix of style and substance: the film is visually breathtaking and emotionally resonant, exploring themes of legacy, morality, and familial bonds. Del Toro and Threapleton are standout, while Michael Cera’s quirky presence adds warmth. Some critics note it leans more into ornamental aesthetics than narrative depth, but praise its thematic weight beneath the whimsical surface.
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