Asteroid City: A Wes Anderson Film with Surreal Overtones and Quick-Witted Dialogue

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2 min readSep 25, 2023

From the vibrant color palettes to the familiar character dynamics, Wes Anderson has a distinctive flair in filmmaking that’s easy to recognize. His latest venture, “Asteroid City,” is no exception. While indulging in this cinematic experience, I couldn’t help but draw parallels with another contemporary piece, “Beau is Afraid.” A peculiar comparison, you might think, but let me dive deeper.

A Surreal Journey: Movie-within-a-movie

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