Moonrise Kingdom: ((install))
New Penzance
In 1965, on the fictional New England island of , a 12-year-old orphan named Sam Shakusky
- Useful takeaway: The film is a manifesto for practical competence. When the hurricane hits, it is Sam’s scouting manual and Suzy’s left-handed scissors that save the day, not the police’s radios or the parents’ money.
The Runaways:
Sam (Jared Gilman), an orphaned Khaki Scout with expert survival skills, and Suzy (Kara Hayward), a bookish, sensitive girl who views the world through binoculars, escape their restrictive lives to find a secret cove they name "Moonrise Kingdom". Moonrise Kingdom
Overview
An orphan and Khaki Scout who is often bullied by his peers. Suzy Bishop: A girl whose parents frequently consult a book titled Coping with the Very Troubled Child The Adults: New Penzance In 1965, on the fictional New
The Tempest and the Lightning Strike
- The Color Palette: Earthy yellows, browns, and greens (Scouts) vs. Deep blues, purples, and pinks (Suzy’s fantasy world). When Sam and Suzy are together, these colors merge.
- The Weather: The film literally opens with a map showing a low-pressure system. The hurricane is not just a plot device; it is the emotional climax. The storm forces the adults to stop talking and start acting.
- The Music: Note the contrast between Benjamin Britten’s children’s opera (Noye’s Fludde – a story of a flood) and Hank Williams’ country laments. The classical music represents order; the country music represents the heartbreak the adults refuse to address.
The Bishops
: Suzy’s parents, who use a bullhorn to communicate with their children in their disconnected home. The Climax Useful takeaway: The film is a manifesto for