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Ensemble Cast Assembles for Wes Anderson's Whimsical Western

  • Wes Anderson's latest film "Asteroid City" is set in the 1950s American West and follows relationships formed at a stargazing festival.
  • The film has an all-star cast including Scarlett Johansson, Jason Schwartzman, Tom Hanks, and Maya Hawke.
  • The film's design and camerawork are signature Wes Anderson, though the meandering plot struggles to find focus.
  • The film explores humanity's attempt to find meaning when faced with the unknown through forming interpersonal connections.
  • Two characters, June and Montana, forge an unlikely romance that provides heart to the whimsical comedy.
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