Rating of
3/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/11/25
"The Phoenician Scheme" is middle of the road Wes Anderson. The script and style are all over the place. Some scenes gave me a laugh while others just fizzled out with a whimper and left me pondering what the punchline was supposed to be. Positives include the engaging bonding transformation between Benicio del Toro and Mia Threapleton (although a little recycled from the Bill Murray and Owen Wilson dynamic in "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou") and a delightfully scene-stealing supporting performance by Michael Cera.
