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The Phoenician Scheme 2025

“The Phoenician Scheme” (2025) is the latest feature from acclaimed director Wes Anderson — a stylized espionage-dark comedy starring Benicio Del Toro as Anatole “Zsa‑Zsa” Korda, a megalomaniacal European arms magnate who survives multiple assassination attempts and appoints his nun-in-training daughter (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his fortune🎭 Plot OverviewKorda embarks on his eponymous "Phoenician Scheme"—a grandiose infrastructure initiative across a fictional 1950s–style Levant (Modern Phoenicia), joined by his devout daughter and quirky sidekick (Michael Cera) while dodging foreign agents and rival tycoons.🏆 Box office overview Here are the latest box office numbers for The Phoenician Scheme: Worldwide Gross: approximately $38 million, with around $19.2 million domestic (US & Canada) and $18.3 million internationally . Budget: $30 million, making it a modest commercial performer . Performance Context: It's one of Wes Anderson's lower-grossing films, struggling to break out internationally and trailing behind his earlier successes like Asteroid City (≈$54 M) and The French Dispatch (≈$46 M).Box office breakdown: Opening weekend (limited release): $560 K from 6 theaters. Expanded wide release: peaked at about $19 M domestically.📝 Critics Highlights Critics Consensus (Rotten Tomatoes): “A caper… delivers the formula with mannered delicacy,” ideal for Anderson fans. Roger Ebert: Praised Del Toro’s “deadpan” performance and absurdly comic plane-crash opener . The Washington Post: Notes deeper exploration of morality, family, and capitalist ethics under Anderson’s signature whimsy . The Guardian/The Guardian & Norwegian outlets: Called it visually stunning but emotionally distant .🎧 Music & Soundtrack Score combines Alexandre Desplat’s compositions with classical selections by Stravinsky, Beethoven, Bach, and more. Released May 30; vinyl on July 11 via ABKCO.✅ Should You Watch? If you're an Anderson fan, you'll enjoy its meticulous visuals, stylized humor, and avant-garde satire. Be aware, though: it leans more toward aesthetic spectacle than emotional intimacy. Critics note it’s “visually gorgeous but emotionally distant” . 🧭 Where to watch: Now in theaters, also available to rent/buy on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and YouTube.🎯 Conclusion The Phoenician Scheme (2025) is a quintessential Wes Anderson film—visually rich, meticulously crafted, and full of offbeat humor. With standout performances from Benicio Del Toro and Mia Threapleton, it offers a satirical yet poignant look at legacy, capitalism, and faith through the lens of Anderson’s stylized 1950s fantasy world. While some critics find it emotionally distant, fans of Anderson's signature aesthetic and storytelling style will likely find it clever, thought-provoking, and beautifully strange. If you're drawn to cerebral cinema with a heavy dose of visual flair, The Phoenician Scheme is worth the watch. Read More

• 2025
• 1 h : 41 min
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• PG-13