Every Wes Anderson Movie Ranked

[@BanterMan101]

This just means we are one step closer to getting every Adam Sandler movie ranked video

[@leeawithtwoes]

we need THIS

[@thevioletbee5879]

Don’t kill him please.

[@solarrick03]

The torture that he'll have to face is unbearable

[@jooree7696]

Don't force him to watch Jack & Jill, please

[@03mbc]

Unfortunately yes

[@p_ensemble18]

I think I speak for a lot of people when I say we would love to see you do this for more directors!

[@tedcruzforgayrights2045]

YOU DO NOT REPRESENT ME!!!! but also i agree

[@todayntsnews]

he’s making a Spielberg one, so stay tuned

[@neilhannan5112]

Christopher Nolan would be a difficulty one ❤

[@tortoiseoflegends4466]

Uwe Bol! Uwe Bol!

[@TheTimurdempire]

You do

[@calihoyer1415]

Honestly, Wes Anderson & Roald Dahl fit so perfectly together; they've both got such a knack for treating the extraordinary with deadpan "this is totally ordinary what are you talking about" delivery that I've always found just so charming. Kinda wanna see what a Wes Anderson adaptation of Lemony Snicket would look like, since his writing style has a very similar charm to it. They fit in the same category in my head, at least.

[@Eyepocampix]

Oh absolutely! I would love to see that...

[@RainbowMan9407]

Ooh, maybe Wes could do an adaptation of All the Wrong Questions!

[@00ammy00]

Now I want a Wes Anderson adaptation of The Twits, omg it would be perfect

[@jackblanc4967]

@@RainbowMan9407 Yessssssssssssssss, the writing of that book is so Wes Anderson. "I was almost 14 and I was wrong, I was wrong about all of it. I asked four wrong questions, more or less, this is the account of the ______" The characters are so Wes Anderson, the setting, the plots, ugh now that's all I'm going to think about for the next three days.

[@koiloylo]

literally as i read you compare Wes Anderson and Roald Dahl i was about to comment about Lemony Snicket but realised you beat me to it too, absolutely true!!

[@highadmiralbittenfield9689]

You griped about Mrs. Fox not doing any thing in FMF, but she does! She uses her talent of painting landscapes to plan and coordinate the assault. Also, it makes sense that she would not want to go into the fray because, as we find out at the end, she is pregnant. The central point fo her character is that she puts the well-being of her children first. That is why Fox was supposed to quit thieving in the first place.

[@connor48880]

“CON-_TACT_ !”

[@SemiAI-.-]

@@connor48880that alone proves this comments point lol

[@Accountnamehere1968]

@@connor48880 Forgot about that, and yep that's certainly true.

[@mr.croasant2055]

@@connor48880this 😩🔥

[@CoolSkeleton-ud2nz]

THATS WHAT I ThOUGHT

[@OmarTafur75]

Can we all appreciate the fact that this is the very first ranking video where Schaff doesn't rant or loses his mind, and is just happy through and through?

[@BROJANGSTER]

yes, this *is* the first ranking video where he doesn’t loses his mind. yes yes yes

[@DanGamingFan2406]

I'm glad Schaff is expanding into director filmography rankings, and this was a great way to start. Ever since I first saw _Fantastic Mr. Fox,_ I've absolutely adored Wes Anderson's signature style. The deadpan humor, the bright colors, and intricate camera work are incredible. This man goes all out in everything he does, and every one of his films are enjoyable and inspiring. Mr. Fox is still my favorite, though.

[@watershipup7101]

Very much agreed

[@waterbullstudios9195]

The man is an icon.

[@thusnameddigital9397]

That's my favorite too.

[@SrtaLJCarneiro]

This film has soooo much soul! Totally agree!

[@FinnDanger-e3v]

Agreed

[@AtlasBlizzard]

The fact that this man has yet to win an Oscar just says everything you need about the Academy. What an amazing, visionary director. (edit) This has aged poorly, thankfully, but the Academy seriously undervalues this man's work in general.

[@daniellavaladez7820]

For real

[@PrideEepy64]

The first time I heard of be a winner in the game of life Instead of disappointment in the game life

[@zootin6688]

i wish i liked wes anderson as much as other people do. his style, while interesting and unique, just never hits for me like it does other people. i definitely see why people love him, i'm just not one of those people.

[@Gemnist98]

It’s not like he’s lacking though. The Academy loves him; he’s been nominated SEVEN TIMES. Compare that to other incredible visionaries like Brian de Palma, Paul Verhoeven, or David Cronenberg, who don’t even have one to their name (not counting Verhoeven’s Foreign Language Film recognition which for some reason doesn’t count). Sometimes it’s a honor to just be nominated, although he’ll probably win Live-Action Short for Henry Sugar pretty soon.

[@otter.mayhem]

I think the total of academy nominations he has total is around 14 or 15 over the years.

[@DriveupLife22]

The best part about Wes is that he's only 54. The man has DECADES of filmmaking ahead of him, and they're all practically guaranteed to be bangers.

[@sooahnim]

He's 54???? I feel like he's been 35 in my mind for the past 10 years somehow

[@zeltzamer4010]

Assuming something doesn’t go wrong.

[@sooahnim]

@@zeltzamer4010 why would you say this

[@connor48880]

idk but it’s kinda realistic, right? accidents happen and sometimes cancer can happen but I feel like we’ll discover that Wes is actually immortal at some point so we should be good

[@gertjan3329]

​@@connor48880jesus christ dude wtf.

[@RanterInShades]

"Willem DaFriend" made me laugh way harder than it should have.

[@j-2-da-man932]

11) Bottle Rocket 2:27 10) Isle of Dogs 4:16 9) The Life Aquatic 9:26 8) Asteroid City 11:42 7) Moonrise Kingdom 18:12 6) The Darjeeling Limited 20:35 Honorable Mentions 23:18 [SQUARESPACE] 26:28 5) Rushmore 27:47 4) Fantastic Mr Fox 32:18 3) The Royal Tenenbaums 36:43 2) The French Dispatch 40:02 1) The Grand Budapest Hotel 45:57

[@TheSmart-CasualGamer]

Unless its a joke I missed, it's the Darjeeling Limited, not Unlimited.

[@zxqwerxz]

I love the [SQUARESPACE] timecard addition.

[@EnclavegovtofficialUSA]

Why is squarespace ranked so high?

[@Mr_Mimestamp]

I still rewatch the ending of The Grand Budapest Hotel often. Just the way the movie zooms out from the story of the hotel, to the story being told, to that story being written down, to that story being read in the present day, just makes the tragic ending so much more effective, telling you that this was several decades ago, and its legacy is basically gone, and we’re viewing the last scraps of its memory. What an incredible movie.

[@teamblue2431]

Great interpretation. I hadn't thought about it that way before. Everything indeed is lost to the passage of time.

[@nemtommi0017]

The things that stood out for me are the small details which resemble the real Budapest and Hungary, despite that the movie not officially takes place in Hungary. That tram/lift thing that goes up to the hotel are looks like the real ones, but in reality there is not a Hotel on top but the Buda Castle which was the Capital Building of the Country for a few hundred years, and from this direction, it's actually somehow a resemblance to what actually happened to the Country in the second world war, not even speaking about that "Border Control" which could be in any invaded country but in the end I like to pretend that in the background the movie actually takes place in Hungary.

[@nemtommi0017]

but maybe it just me who wants to see more into the movie that actually in it

[@thenewbohemian5779]

"there are still glimmers of civilization in this barbaric slaughterhouse house that was once known as humanity. That's what we provide in our humble, modest insignificant.....ah fuck it" - literally the theme of the movie, and the ending shot with your comment is just the cherry on top.

[@hildamarston4077]

I've watched Fantastic Mr Fox days ago and i've gotta say that this, was an very unique experience. Everything in this movie is perfect, the voice acting, the humor, the story, the characters, EVERYTHING. And i never stop rewatching this movie. It's that Fantastic.

[@antoniosalieri1048]

The book is charming as well. But the movie has more changes that work

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

Apparently Dumbledore is Bean in the movie

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Roald Dahl's novels puts a lot of whimsical vibe to it, but Wes Anderson improves the story (in the book, Bean and the gang just waited the entire time to hunt Mr. Fox while their food got taken away without batting an eye, while in the movie, Bean was given a larger role to face off against Mr. Fox and his family and friends.)

[@onepresence9460]

Fantastic Mr. Fox and The Grand Hotel Budapest are Wes Anderson’s best work imo.

[@daniellavaladez7820]

I remember going to see that movie with my family when it came out in theaters. I was 9, and I really enjoyed it then and still love it now.

[@MrGoat-cd8lt]

Who agrees that Schaff needs to make SO MANY more of these director rankings videos? Scorsese, Tarantino, Nolan, Fincher, Damien Chazelle, Bong Joon-ho, Denis Villeneuve, etc. He could make so many of these rankings and they would never get old!

[@antoniosalieri1048]

Spielberg, Coppola, Van Sant.

[@onepresence9460]

Yes, please to all of them!

[@ColbyTalksMovies]

Bong Joon-Ho and Apichatpong Weerasethakul please!

[@tentativaX]

I would certainly be interested on most of those. 99% guaranteed view from me.

[@caliburnabsolute8517]

All I know is that, if we ever see a Satoshi Kon ranking, I hope Schaff includes Magnetic Rose alongside Kon's feature-length works

[@andresito14]

Hey, about Darjeeling, the movie taking place in India wasn't just a backdrop, it's his way to pay homage to Indian cinema, which strongly influenced his directing style

[@EightNineOne]

Yeah, it’s done beautifully. My wife is Indian and this is her favourite Anderson film in large part due to the way it respects and represents India as a setting. You can see influence from Indian filmmaking in a lot of his films

[@Demonaxis]

I can remember the first time I decided (quite randomly, I might add) to watch The Grand Budapest Hotel, while having no real introduction to We Anderson before (I think technically I'd seen Fantastic Mr. Fox first, but didn't know it was the same director until later) - I was absolutely FLOORED by the visuals. His right-angle sweeps and head-on and symmetrical shots are so unique (if only because you're not strictly supposed to do that) that I was immediately enamored. Also the colors and the story sort of slowly 'filled my cup' as well over the course of the film, and I left the experience in awe that no one had tried to do something similar before (aside from Wes himself, of course). He is definitely one of the most visionary *artists* of film of all time.

[@liahmartinez179]

i had a very similar experience, as well :) my siblings and i snuck into the theater and we missed the first couple scenes but we were still all blown away

[@mrmcnugget8368]

After seeing Schaff rank the Roald Dahl shorts, I would love to see him do an Aardman ranking which includes all of the 30 minute Wallace and Gromit films

[@RoseProseFroze]

Heck Yes. Especially now that Chicken Run 2 is coming out.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

Might as well, after all the times Aardman movies have bled into his other rankings, lol.

[@benwasserman8223]

Wes Anderson is the biggest example of a director whose work can be imitated, but never duplicated. AI videos can seriously attest to that.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Wes Anderson's iconic symmetrical camera angles is what makes him unique as a director. Every frame feels like an odd theatrical play or a picture book that makes the world feels larger-than-life to tell the story.

[@kangurukaiser9395]

Wes Anderson is one of the better directors in recent history. His unique style, consistent casting, immaculate colouring, interestingly intriguing sets and explainations, and dry humour that can go from whimsicalpy silly to down right cruel and dark

[@Justsomedudeokay]

I feel like you should go through Tim Burton's filmography next. Such a varied director, with a huge number of projects throughout the years.

[@Vulpes89]

Number 1 is Ed Wood for me. A film that did not deserve to bomb.

[@RAVENC-4621]

Quentin Tarantino movies, ranking. The early 2000’s were crazy

[@harrisonlynch4701]

The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy would be an amazing story for him to adapt. It’s absurd humor and deadpan and imaginative and quirky word building would be the perfect match

[@tasheve3015]

i second this

[@MisterMistea]

I've been recently doing this actually. I very much agree with this comment! (The fact Danny Elfman has only been excluded from 3 of his movies is wild btw. Like damn, Tim, give Dan a break lmao)

[@typhoonthunder]

Honestly love it when Schaffrillas talks about movies that aren't just animated movies. More of this, please!

[@TheLazyFusspot_3428]

Well you have the Spielberg ranking

[@antoniosalieri1048]

Imagine seeing him rank Martin Scorsese's films.

[@onepresence9460]

Love some variety 👍

[@spacecaster3802]

Animation is something Schaffrillas has strong opinions on, thought he still prefers live action. And remember, this ranking is just the beginning of him doing various writers and directors

[@silver_dusk]

I kinda wish to see schaffrillas make a laika animated movie ranking vid, but heck, you're completely right for wanting more variety, thats nice too 👍👍👍

[@julson.897]

2:28 11 - Bottle Rocket 4:17 10 - Isle of Dogs 9:26 9 - The Life Aquatic 11:42 8 - Asteroid City 18:12 7 - Moonrise Kingdom 20:35 6 - The Darjeeling Limited 23:53 shorts 27:47 5 - Rushmore 32:18 4 - Fantastic Mr. Fox 36:42 3 - The Royal Tenenbaums 40:02 2 - The French Dispatch 45:58 1 - The Grand Budapest Hotel

[@4546Bean]

Thx man

[@gleam6370]

Spoilers 😢

[@lumus7]

@@gleam6370ur kidding

[@gingerhoof2157]

Finally someone liked French Dispatch as much as I do! It’s such a delight. Wes actually wins when working on smaller scale. All shorts stories are relatively bolder in style and decisions than his “full” films. It’s just nice to see him go all out and know that you still have a bit more of the same, but different experience ahead of you in a nice ribbon tight package. Grand Budapest is also my favourite movie of his, but damn French Dispatch is just so charming.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I was blown away by both of those movies. The animated chase scene was when I knew the French Dispatch had knocked it out of the park.

[@trekgreenwood6743]

Isle of Dogs will always hold a special place cause it was the movie that introduced me to his filmography. But after objectively looking at the rest of his films, it's safe to say that placing it towards the bottom of the list isn't unjustified.

[@ari8417]

Same, I hold this one close to my heart but it’s not the best one he’s done

[@treytison1444]

It's probably the best one for kids.

[@lengeyart]

@@treytison1444 Fantastic Mr Fox is awsome for kids as well

[@ChaosTheoryArchitecture]

While studying design in Rome I got to show my work to the costume designer for Grand Budapest hotel. She immediately picked out my love of wes Anderson from my styles and choices, and meeting someone who supports his style so well made my entire year.

[@larrydupp3988]

I liked Asteroid City, I thought of the main theme being Existentialism and the frustration of life. My older sister saw it as a representation of Wes’ frustration with the Covid 19 pandemic and being stuck in one place without being able to leave, and what being stuck with your thoughts does.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

I loved all the meta touches to it, like how the son character was played not by the play's regular actor, but by the understudy. Also, that friggin' cowboy song by that kid in the class is one of the funniest scenes I've ever seen.

[@nathanwaskiewicz7776]

I originally interperated it as being about the meaning of life, and the different perspectives we have of it. Each of the main 5 kids feels like they bring a different outlook/perspective on that. Then I watched it again and realized the multiple different subplots about grief. Auggie in the play is dealing with the grief of his wife. Whilst the actor that plays him is dealing with the grief of his boyfriend/husband (the playwright/Edward Norton) in the real world. When he questions the meaning of the play, and Brody just tells him that's he's playing it right and to use his grief, hits harder on the re-watch when you really understand that plot point. And I also like the meta aspects of it, and how I think it uses the multiple layers and all the other subplots to really well showcase how often times there doesn't HAVE to be a meaning or conclusion to these stories, the actors tell the story and the interpretation of it is down to the viewers and how they see the actors' performances. If that makes sense

[@miragracestudios5104]

Hell. YES. CinemaWins once said if he could describe Wes Anderson films in one word, it would be "whimsy". I'm inclined to agree! And I'm stoked to see your take on them!

[@KirbyKong918]

Verified creator with no replies, lemme fix that

[@adelcipher5617]

Wes Anderson is probably one of the most unique directors ever....his movies are always top presentation but honestly his stop motion movies are absolute bangers

[@moontheloon3071]

I really love seeing how you've grown and evolved so much as a content creator! Seeing Scahff begin to cover films outside of animation with just as much attention to detail and humor as always? Sign me up! Plus this means I'm one step closer to getting a Every Lars Von Trier Movie Ranked!

[@GamingFanactic911]

Fantastic Mr. Fox is phenomenal. The details were visually incredible. I also love the way they push the curse word barrier haha

[@APPictures9]

I think it would be cool if you did a Don Bluth movie ranking. It would be like a good combination of a director ranking and an animation studio ranking.

[@Starrlett]

This!! None of my favourite tv/film analysis KZbinrs have done Don Bluth yet 😭

[@what_memes_are_these9824]

A Troll in Central Park would be an obvious “Disappointment in the Game of Life!”

[@Starrlett]

@@what_memes_are_these9824 I have a weird soft spot for it because that was one of the only videos my grandma had so I watched it a lot as a kid, but it's definitely one of the weakest 😂

[@kingdomtunez5557]

If you want to see a Don Bluth ranking, watch “Just Stop”’s video analyzing and ranking every Don Bluth film!

[@brytilaar]

What about a double ranking on Ralph Bakshi and Bluth?

[@pandacidalmaniac2439]

I'm happy to see the French Dispatch so high, its my favourite of his and one of my favourite films of all time. I think the anthology format helps focus Wes for each story to make them feel unique, with their own music, themes and energy, it keeps me hooked for each story. They're like fireworks of story.

[@AtlasBlizzard]

Agreed. I wish Schaff would've mentioned the Owen Wilson segment, though. Granted, it's shorter, but it totally fits the local-flavor feel that also belongs in a magazine.

[@olleselin]

Wes Anderson is def one of the most talented Hollywood directors ever! His vision makes wonder and daze in an amazing way

[@hannah.e.young.]

My senior quote was “if what I think is happening is happening it better not be.” From Fantastic Mr. Fox. My family and I love that movie so much

[@boboffical3004]

2:27 Bottle Rocket 4:15 Isle of Dogs 9:26 The Life Aquatic 11:42 Asteroid City 18:11 Moonrise Kingdom 20:34 The Darjeeling Limited 27:46 Rushmore 32:17 Fantastic Mr. Fox 36:41 The Royal Tenenbaums 40:01 The French Dispatch 45:57 Grand Budapest Hotel

[@Xen8008]

Fantastic Mr Fox, is Legitimately one of the best animated films of the 2000s. Even more impressive that it came out so close to that decades end.

[@trustindean5164]

Honestly to me Asteroid City is probably my favorite and I think one part of that is if you unravel the plotlines I feel it ultimately is MORE about trying to understand your purpose in the universe and coming to the conclusion that there isn't one so you have to make it yourself. Like realizing the wifes death didn't have much meaning but that doesn't make her life less important is kinda the point of that plot. Also I will mention they actually state that the climax of the asteroid city plot is actually the same as the play plot! In the actual plot of the play the guy has a meeting with his dead wife where she helps him understand stuff, which is mirrored by him running into the woman who was going to play his wife who metaphorically died by going to a different production. They're actually even running through the dialogue that was supposed to be in that scene

[@AlexanderOnFire]

As someone who grew up in the alps and because the stories my grandmother told me about her work in gastro-service, The Grand Budapest Hotel is by far my favourite movie by him. He really captured it perfectly.

[@supermariojackjack4085]

2:28 Bottle Rocket 🍾🚀 27:47 Rushmore 🏫 36:41 The Royal Tenenbaums 👑👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 9:26 The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 🌊👴🏼 20:35 The Darjeeling Limited 🧍🧍‍♂️👨 32:18 Fantastic Mr. Fox 🦊 18:11 Moonrise kingdom 🌕👑⛺️ 45:58 The Grand Budapest Hotel 🏨 4:16 Isle of Dogs 🇯🇵🐶 40:02 The French Dispatch 🇫🇷📖 11:42 Asteroid City ☄️🏢

[@landonwyndham979]

Why did you do it in that order?

[@LivPC]

​@@landonwyndham979it's the order the movies were released

[@finlaylonghurst]

didnt realise it was in order of release at first and was shocked by some of the rankings lol

[@aydenjenkins8760]

Darjeeling Limited is actually my favorite Wes Anderson film. It has a great mix of his witty style, very funny moments, and really investing characters with great character arcs, and an emotional story about dealing with grief.

[@godskinpwincess]

Fun fact: in Jim Jarmusch's film Paterson, the kids from Moonrise Kingdom make a cameo as themselves, a few years older, riding on a bus. It made me a little weepy when I first saw it. Definitely check that movie out if you have time!

[@wystellia]

Oh wow, this is like the first time I've ever seen anyone bring up Paterson ever! Absolutely wonderful and super underrated film ♡

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

Wes is truly a miracle of a director. Truly a man that can do no wrong. From direction to characters to writing, it’s all so indescribable flawless.

[@daniellavaladez7820]

I wholeheartedly second this.

[@SirPembertonS.Crevalius]

Wes' style of movies is a weird yet lovable treat to watch almost each and every time. One that you look at and go "wtf" but you try it and it's A LOT better then expected.

[@ailamckinnell7673]

I'll always have a certain fondness for Isle of Dogs, if only because of my memorable theatre experience. There were dogs literally everywhere in the theater. Loud rottweilers, little bouncy terriers, golden retrievers that looked like big living teddy bears, they were the cutest things. When the main dog, Chief, called the other dog "you son of a bitch", all the humans were like "oh 😲" and all the dogs barked. Definitely one of my favorite movie viewing experiences.

[@Richard_Nickerson]

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou is my favorite. It was the first Wes Anderson movie I enjoyed and made me re-watch his others. I think Bill Murray's disconnected performance is perfect for the character and his story.

[@danclayton9551]

I just watched it for the first time and sobbed at the ending. I’m watching Wes’s films chronologically and it’s definitely my favourite so far

[@Richard_Nickerson]

@@danclayton9551 It's such a good mix of funny and emotional. And it definitely throws you curves.

[@itsnuts.9248]

I couldn’t agree with you more, the French dispatch and the grand Budapest hotel are both masterpieces that deserves to be at the top.

[@BugsyFoga]

This ranking is just a huge reminder that i really need to watch more Wes Anderson flicks(so far I’ve only watched 3, those being Fantastic Mr fox, isle of dogs, and Asteroid city ).

[@xavierdecker7266]

Thank you for speaking on the Roald Dahl shorts, all of them are so damn good. I was legit glued to my screen watching them.

[@DementedDuskull]

Literally as soon as I saw Grand Budapest Hotel was #1, I dropped everything, went and watched it, and came back. I did it because I recognized the movie from one of YMS's Top Ten movies of whatever year this movie came out videos, where he showed one of the clips that immediately came to my mind when this video started. You did it, Schaff.

[@pheonixkeegos]

I've watched the Grand Budapest with my parents and we absolutely LOVED it. I was delighted to see it ranked that high and I would love to see you make a full video all about the movie.

[@zacharymccoy7091]

I would honestly love if he reviewed all of Don Bluth's movies. Maybe not even just the ones he directed, but also all the sequels to his movies for some variety.

[@gabbyhaynes5394]

Buddy that video would have to be two parts for Land Before Time alone

[@Kaisona2017]

If sequels were included, half of it would be Land Before Time.

[@onepresence9460]

That would be awesome as well. I think that my favorite Don Bluth movie is between Anastasia and Titan AE.

[@firiel2366]

​@@gabbyhaynes5394 Jenny Nicholson already took that bullet for us

[@Cubeytheawesome]

Saberspark barely survived watching all of the land before time movies. Dont give the crab any ideas

[@gramsxg2297]

You did it James! A ranking video that doesn’t start with "Disappointment in the Game of Life"!! 😂😂😂

[@Gemnist98]

I finally managed to see Grand Budapest a few weeks ago. I’ve seen about half of Wes’ filmography, and I was absolutely blown away by the scale of the movie. It really does feel like he is firing on all cylinders. Nothing else stood a chance on what is his magnum opus. Also, Wes is from Houston, and as someone who is also from Houston, I’m really glad to see that we have two great directors (the other being Richard Linklater) to represent us.

[@brianclayton3329]

I've found Life Aquatic becomes stronger with each rewatch. I think Murray's performance is perfect for this character and the odd, dysfunctional world that has been created around him. I find the film's overall strangeness and unpredictable tonal shifts to be endearing, making it a top 3 Anderson for me. Anyway, thanks for doing this ranking!

[@cactusbuds2979]

Absolutely! I love that movie, it's extremely stunning and way more character-focused focused which makes its story all the more interesting.

[@seungkwanbot3203]

(plus Sigur Rós)

[@EightNineOne]

I like it less each time, not to say I dislike it. Wes Anderson hasn’t made a bad film

[@Bobothefish13]

So Asteroid City is my 3rd favorite Wes film (after French Dispatch and Grand Budapest like yourself) because I read the main theme as being soley about deriving meaning from art but in this case more from the perspective as being a part of it. Jason Schwartzmans actor character can’t fully deliver on the play character’s grief precisely because he doesn’t understand it either and has to take his own artistic risks to bring it to life. To me, one of the lessons of the film is that art is created by everyone involved in the process and not just a single figurehead. That plays into also why the playwright wasn’t so worried about his own intent as well, he trusted everyone else to help him along the way. Still I’m just glad to find another French Dispatch lover

[@radiofloyd2359]

Yeah, I think this rings extremely true. The fact that there are so many characters, and that the stories feel unfinished is kinda part of the point of the film. Like, idk, I find it weird that most of the criticism surrounding the film are literally just people pointing out the same problems the actors do, despite the film being all about those criticisms and how art is not always going to be finished or complete, or have its purpose be revealed to you.

[@owenicewater9704]

“I’ve had a rough year dad” is probably the scene that describes everything amazing about Wes. Probably second to Charlie Kaufman for my favorite filmmaker. I only agreed with you on a single spot numerically (Bottlerocket) but I also agreed with most of what you said.

[@owenicewater9704]

@T.extmeSchaffrillasProductions bots are getting lazy now, no emoji’s?

[@zacharygate9842]

Seeing Dev Patel appear in a Wes Anderson project after seeing him in the live action Avatar Last Airbender is amazing.

[@squingo4459]

I love the French Dispatch. My favourite character is the one writer who isn't named, has no dialogue, and never published a single article for the magazine. He genuinely adds so much to the scenes he's in.

[@stella-df7sv]

Loved this ranking!! seeing you talk so positively about movies that didn't actively make you want to bang your head against the wall was super fun and enjoyable :D

[@mcmann2243]

I really get your critique of asteroid city and Jason schwartzman’s character, but I really adore the character. His overly analytical view, combined with the grief and depression he’s struggling with, all really hit home with me.

[@UnicornRobotAttacker]

I LOVED French Dispatch, im glad that you gave it a fair shake. Probably my personal favorite. The stories were so impactful to me, I cant explain why. It just felt so moving to watch, the experience in the theater was just spectacular

[@sethhowell3067]

I remember watching Fantastic Mr. Fox on DVD as a kid with my family, and after the movie was over we found out my sister’s one-eyed guinea pig named Pirate passed away while we were watching it Suffice to say, it’s been a while since I last watched it

[@philly_sports1558]

It’s pretty cool to see Schaffrillas do a director’s filmography ranking. Always love the detail he puts into ever list.

[@Brione30]

I’m just shocked to learn that there are more lyrics to “Disappointment in the game of life”

[@ollieexists]

i grew up with The Grand Budapest Hotel. Every chance we could borrow the dvd from our library we did. I always loved the colors and the way everything was shot, showing how Wes Anderson’s cinematography could reach all audiences. the two leads were the most hilarious things to me, especially zero. so glad you love this movie as much as I do.

[@ColbyTalksMovies]

Been a die hard Wes stan for about 6 years now, Darjeeling is my favorite film ever. Working on my ranking video at the moment lol.

[@SteveDCM]

You know it’s a good day when Schaffrillas uploads a video raking the works of a popular property or person.

[@antoniosalieri1048]

Eh Yeah

[@YeaImSnake]

The fact that this is the first director based video you dropped makes me extraordinarily happy.

[@AnaandVerity1259]

Who’s here after Wes Anderson won his first Academy Award for The Wonderful Story Of Henry Sugar?

[@spring-light401]

I really liked this video. Like, adored it. I have only seen 1 or 2 Wes Anderson films but it’s clear that Schaff had a blast making this. Please don’t ever stop making positive reviews/rankings, they are so fun to watch :D

[@maybe5918]

"HONEEEEYYY!! Schaffrillas has dropped a video!" "Coming!"

[@KaylMusser]

Every video he uploads is like a event

[@paradisecity0406able]

Fantastic Mr. Fox is truly *FANTASTIC* and whatnot. It's a shame it's no longer on Disney+

[@d15t0rted4]

It’s on Netflix

[@rocketman437]

It's on Max and Hulu

[@skullkid-kazooie8277]

Aaaar mateeey

[@mchjsosde]

​@@skullkid-kazooie8277correct answer

[@AtlasBlizzard]

Yes it is. At least in Europe.

[@fullmetalmasify]

All watching Asteroid City in theaters had taught me the following: I really need to see more of Wes Anderson's films besides Fantastic Mr. Fox which I had seen years ago and really liked it

[@carlfortea]

I got happier and happier every time French Dispatch didn’t show up on the list. It’s a great example of how a truly great movie starts after the ending. One of my favorites.

[@Tonixman]

Great video! If you're going to be making future rankings based off directors, then I'd LOVE to see you rank all DON BLUTH films! He's one of my favorite, and most inspirational, animators.

[@iphiko9638]

THANK YOU FOR RANKING THE FRENCH DISPATCH SO HIGH It has to be one of my favourite films ever, for a variety of reasons: all those you mentioned, but also the deep connection it has with France as a whole. I joke a lot that it captures the essence of France: art, revolution and food. But there's so much more as well. For instance, it was filmed in Angoulême, which is a town well known for the comic and animated cartoon history, hence why the animated segments were put in (and if I'm not mistaken, they were actually animated by art students from one of the schools there). Hiring French cast members and extras (including a friend of mine) and putting in some passages in the language was also very much admired and appreciated here. I could go on and on about this film, seriously. Again, thank you for realizing how utterly brilliant it is. After this and your Moulin Rouge! video, I can say with 100% certainty that I wholeheartedly trust in your opinion as a visual media critic.❤

[@adrianwagner8202]

Schaff, we'd be glad to see more filmography rankings :) Your content is always so entertaining, no matter which medium you're focussing on. Can't wait for more directors. (Once Tarantino releases his tenth (and presumably final) movie, that would be the perfect time for a ranking).

[@danielgbgibson]

5:30 missed opportunity to say “the Wes Anderson Gang, doin’ the Wes Anderson thang.”

[@TheArkhamKnight-x4e]

you can make a 4-minute segment feel like a 15-minute segment and i love it. we need more schaffrillas

[@GamerCalli]

If you want to expand your entertainment rankings a bit further, doing rankings of stage performances (plays and musicals) would be amazing to see. Id love to hear your thoughts on a ranked Sondheim list

[@sergeyromanchenko714]

Thank you for a great video. For me and for many people from CIS-regions (Commonwealth of Independance States regions) "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is particularly loved. It reminds us of Soviet comedies, in particular Leonid Gaidai's comedies ("The Diamond Arm", " Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures" and etc).

[@peterofworlds8635]

This better do well! I want to see more director rankings!

[@HeisenbergFam]

Wes Anderson has mastered the pinnacle of quirky art

[@KirbyKong918]

Not this goofy bot💀😭

[@goliath_beast7967]

The fact that we might finally get to hear him talk about Jaws and Jurassic Park on his channel is very exciting.

[@matthewmoskovitz7573]

I watched the Royal Tennenbaums ages ago and was a little too young to fully appreciate it, but watching this video made me realize how much the music stuck with me. Subconsciously whenever I heard Police and Thieves and Me and Julio I associated it with that movie and that speaks volumes to how well Wes Anderson scored it

[@baileeparkes9316]

I was so happy to see this pop up as I just finished my own Wes Anderson marathon last month. And I love to see someone else give The French Dispatch its dues! It's number 4 on my own list

[@rhysalexander182]

I first stumbled across across Royal Tennenbaums at a DVD store while I was obsessed with Zoolander and its two lead stars were in a film with Bill Murray and Gene Hackman… obviously this was a bit of a whiplash when I expected something like Zoolander, but it was one of the most transformative moments for me as a film fan! I adore Wes Anderson!

[@MasterL9]

Wes Anderson is a confounding director for me. On one hand, I love some of his movies like Grand Budapest Hotel and Isle of Dogs, but then movies like Fantastic Mr. Fox and Moonrise Kingdom just didn't quite click with me for some reason. That said, there's still a lot of his movies I've yet to see, so I need to get on that. Oh well. Great video Schaf!

[@Piccolone]

I think Schaff should make a Tim Burton ranking. The man has made many great movies and also stinkers so it would be interesting to see a ranking of his filmography

[@tamburynsky172]

I only recently started watching Wes' movies and them i found this video. I'm gonna watch every movie and then come back here and watch dedicated segment of the video. Man, I love his style.

[@MarcosValcuende]

Wes literally made movies that nobody else can.

[@antoniosalieri1048]

Fantastic Mr. Fox and Isle of Dogs are revolutionary.

[@TheCatIndeed]

Wes is a director in the like-but-don’t-love category for me, but I’m still really excited to see schaff doing a director ranking. I was under the impression from his Letterboxd that he was preparing a Spielberg ranking, and he probably is, but this was a pleasant surprise in my KZbin notifications box. As for future director rankings, I don’t know how much of a fan Schaff is of his work, but I would love a Rob Reiner ranking. The range of quality in his filmography is INSANE. Nothing like going from 5 absolute classics in a row to North.

[@clownfromspongebob3979]

I always told myself that if I ever live my dream and become an actor, I’d work with Wes Anderson nonstop

[@ellielamb4252]

I love this! Excited to hear you talk more about different directors

[@Fruqtsallad]

Would love to see more of this kind of content! I do not always agree with your rankings but I still like hearing your perspective. You are very good at communicating your thoughts which makes your videos very enjoyable. Great job, keep it up! :)

[@isaacrichter3269]

Wes Anderson is one of those filmmakers who call attention to the artifice of filmmaking, and that's what I love about him. Particularly in his later films, he's constantly reminding his audience that they're watching something artificial by coating it in a further layer of remove, be it in The Grand Budapest Hotel when we see that we're watching a story that was told second-hand to an Author that is already dead, and we're probably watching the images a little girl gets in her head while reading the book, or the play within the story that we see in Asteroid City, or the idea that all the barks in Isle of Dogs are "dubbed into English" (which to me sounds more like Wes Anderson making a commentary on the idea of making a foreign story more palatable to American audiences, and I think it's hilarious). In an age when everyone tries to make films as "realistic" as possible (either by making CGI look as photorealistic as possible, or making stories grittier, or constantly harping on the fact that something is based on a true story), I prefer it when film transports me to a world I would never be able to visit outside of it, and the fact that Wes makes these incredibly colorful dollhouse realms where everyone speaks in a very unnatural way, and then to top it off simulates the experiences of other mediums (not just theater, but also literature... I also adore The French Dispatch and the reason I do is because it simulates the experience of reading a magazine in a very unique way) makes him one of our most essential filmmakers. Thank you for this video. I would have ranked Moonrise Kingdom first personally (though The Grand Budapest Hotel is a very close second, these two are the films that finally made me a Wes Anderson fan when I initially wasn't vibing as much with him), and I love Isle of Dogs quite a bit more than you do, but it is a respectable ranking and one I'm happy you made (even though my pick for the best animated film of 2009 is actually Coraline... which really only speaks to how awesome that Animated Feature lineup was that year)...

[@MatsuoTanuki]

Very well put 😊👏

[@CamWithAQU]

Moonrise is number one for me too. It's like Wes reached into the ether and made a movie of the sweeping romantic adventure I always dreamed of having as a kid. And sweet mercy, THE SOUNDTRACK! Every music choice enhances its respective scene, and I can't get enough of it, to the point that I've looped "The Heroic Weather-Conditions of the Universe" suite for an hour or more multiple times.

[@mariabelensanchez4928]

Love this new direction, I would love to see a Taika Waititi ranking next

[@van8ryan]

Bill Murray was supposed to be the hotel clerk in ASTEROID CITY, but he got COVID and had to be quarantined during filming, so Steve Carnell played his role. When Murray was better, Anderson offered him a "cameo" role that only appeared in the trailer.

[@chxlam3t]

TFD is so underrated, which was one of the movies that got me into anderson. i don’t remember if this was mentioned, but each person moved at a certain beat. like 114bpm. this was shown with zeffirellis movements. love TFD and its amazing!!