The Phoenician Scheme Review: Wes Anderson Loses the Plot in Breakneck, Tiresome Spy Comedy

Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2025 Cannes coverage. Ghost Trail opens in theaters on May 30. We begin with music that’s uncharacteristically tense for a Wes Anderson film––chugging cellos leading a full orchestra that’s more Mission: Impossible than Moonrise Kingdom––and opener à la Nolan blockbusters: an assassination attempt. It’s an … Continue reading The Phoenician Scheme Review: Wes Anderson Loses the Plot in Breakneck, Tiresome Spy Comedy