This movie is a weaker example of Wes Anderson’s directoral abilities, and holds a strange in-between status. Everything from the plot and dialogue, to the acting and cinematography is nothing special, and Wes Anderson’s distinctive style is muted here, likely because it’s his directoral debut. It’s cute and quirky, but isn’t firing on all cylinders.
Closest comparison: It’s like American Heist by way of Napoleon Dynamite.
Setting: Road Trip
Plot: Heist
Tone: Wes Anderson