The first scene has ended, and the new scene introduces a narrator-esque character, who seems to know a lot about the events that will transpire in the next 3 days. Its almost like a perfect, symmetrical universe exists on this magical 'New Penzance Island,' until about 5 minutes into the film. All of the images composed throughout the entire film fit the rule of thirds seamlessly, and make the viewer feel comfortable.

The shots used in this scene practically define the Composition element of mise en scene. The scene is narrated by a record, playing a recording describing the different parts of an orchestra, and as each perfectly composed image of a different member of the family fills the screen, a different part of the orchestra plays, already giving a feeling of the characters' personalities. This scene introduces the Bishops in a way that is totally unique, because their names are not used until the end of the scene and there is no dialogue. The first scene of the movie introduces some of the characters: the members of the Bishop family.

The question is whether or not it can beat Anderson's 'The French Dispatch,' which earned $45.1 million worldwide in 2021, serving as one of the rare wins for a theatrical original in the post-pandemic era.From the first shots of the movie, I noticed the flawless symmetry. If things continue to go well, the film has a real shot at breaking even during its theatrical run. Focus Features is distributing the offbeat comedy, which carried a budget of $25 million. The 2014 film, which eventually nabbed a Best Picture Oscar nomination, earned $8.5 million in its fourth weekend nine years ago.Īs it stands, 'Asteroid City' has earned $6.47 million internationally, bringing its total to $16.7 million. More importantly, as noted by The Hollywood Reporter, that sets a new high bar for Anderson, with 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' serving as the previous record-holder. Coming in sixth place, the film took in $9 million, bringing its domestic total to $10.26 million. The star-studded 'Asteroid City' expanded into 1,675 theaters last weekend after launching in just a handful the week before.

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