Isle of Dogs

PG-13

Released Apr 6, 2018

1h 41m

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island, 12-year-old Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior-Turbo Prop and flies across the river in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.

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Critics Consensus

The beautifully stop-motion animated Isle of Dogs finds Wes Anderson at his detail-oriented best while telling one of the director's most winsomely charming stories.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

The director and his hip writing partners (Jason Schwartzman, Roman Coppola, Kunichi Nomura) infuse their imaginary world with winning deadpan humor.

Mar 5, 2020

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Robert Daniels

812filmreviews

Wes Anderson's latest venture, Isle of Dogs, is another example of the writer/director's editing and camerawork craftsmanship. A triumph of his own Andersonian aesthetic, yet an albatross concerning his appetite for cultural window dressing.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 27, 2018

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David Stratton

The Australian

With its beautiful formal imagery, its gallery of hugely likeable canines and its cheerfully crazy plotting, Isle of Dogs really is a unique experience, and a thoroughly enchanting one.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 13, 2018

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Ankit Ojha

Cinema Elite

The USP of Wes Anderson’s films is to turn even the most tried-and-tested indie narrative tropes into a borderline-absurdist adventure. “Isle of Dogs” feels right at home with the rest of his work.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Denise Pieniazek

Metacultura (AR)

Although this story may seem innocent, it hides a clear metaphor about the oppression of minorities by dictatorial orders, and the segregation, since a clear parallel can be drawn between the "Garbage Island" ” and a concentration camp or a slum.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 28, 2023

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Christopher Connor

The Film Magazine

Isle of Dogs once again illustrated Wes Anderson’s versatility as a director and was a bold move away from the trappings of The Grand Budapest Hotel which had earned such acclaim.

Aug 8, 2023

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Stephen H

not my favorite Wes Anderson flic

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/21/22

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Riley A

My favorite of the Wes Anderson movies!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/10/24

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POpnjpas J

esta pelicula es reflexiba pero es muy zzz, a todo gas es mejor

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/02/24

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Teddy B

It may fall victim to some of Wes Anderson's worst traits as a director and storyteller, but 'Isle of Dogs' charms with its sense of oriental style and winningly simplistic plot.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/19/24

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Brian H

Isle of Dogs is my favorite Wes Anderson film. It feels like he took all the lessons he learned from Fantastic Mr Fox and improves upon the technical aspects. Would heartily recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/16/24

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Maria O

What a beautiful film. We need more like this from West Anderson. Fantastic and now Isle of Dogs. Two magical pieces of filming.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/25/24

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Synopsis

When, by executive decree, all the canine pets of Megasaki City are exiled to a vast garbage-dump called Trash Island, 12-year-old Atari sets off alone in a miniature Junior-Turbo Prop and flies across the river in search of his bodyguard-dog, Spots. There, with the assistance of a pack of newly-found mongrel friends, he begins an epic journey that will decide the fate and future of the entire Prefecture.

Director: Wes Anderson
Producer: Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson
Screenwriter: Wes Anderson
Distributor: Fox Searchlight
Production Co: American Empirical Pictures, Studio Babelsberg
Rating: PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Violent Images)
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 6, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.9M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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