Voice and Author Theory: Wes Anderson

Wes Anderson's movie are so unique in style that usually a single shot from his films is all it takes to recognize the director. As an indie filmmaker, he has developed a distinct aesthetic style that is easily recognizable through his use of striking color palettes, symmetrical compositions and simple cuts. Anderson’s movies are quirky but with a sensible content. The stories are usually around family’s, friends’ or lovers’ bound. Unlike many other filmmakers, Anderson doesn’t aim for highly believable act and advanced technology to use for outstanding visual effects. On the contrary, he intentionally makes his movies with old methods of visual effects and exaggerates them even further. He often casts outstanding actors and actresses but directs them to have rather theatrical performance. Anderson also uses stop-motion technics instead of computer-generated effects to make them more sentimental.