Wes Anderson Ranked

[@KarstenRunquist]

what is your favorite wes anderson flick

[@shrumpdssing9913]

Isle of dogs

[@erinriley3912]

Darjeeling Limited!

[@JacobTorres]

Chad

[@lukedavey6421]

zissou

[@snailman3957]

idk

[@thomward6890]

wasn't expecting robots to take the number one spot. don't even think it's a wes anderson film

[@glendarjj3991]

How could you possibly forget? Even wes Anderson himself called it his finest work "but it wasn't until I made robots, that I truly knew the meaning of the word: masterpiece"

[@gavinwarner3480]

Titanic in the bottom spot was kind of a snub too, just because it’s “not a Wes Anderson movie” or whatever doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be higher

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Robots?

[@ugh1230]

@@TomEyeTheSFMguy robots?²

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

@@ugh1230 ok, but what does he mean robots?

[@blue.rose0618]

I love how my ranking is almost completely different yet I agreed with pretty much everything he said

[@derekmatzek9551]

That’s kinda the magic of this guys movie ain’t it

[@pathnottookforkintheroad]

what’s your top 5

[@jahnnypacfroy4209]

My top 5 be Fantastic mr fox Budapest Hotel Royal Tenenbaums Rushmore French dispatch

[@lelaadham454]

i love u for liking wes anderson

[@rutherford5025]

I think the reason a lot of people, particularly me, love Moonrise Kingdom so much is because of that child nostalgia it gives. I was twelve when I first saw this (and the first artsy film I ever watched as well) so a lot of love I have for it comes from that nostalgia and appreciation for something I had never experienced before, as well as the ability to really understand and empathize with the characters. I agree that there are better Wes Anderson films but my love for it kind of outshines all the others

[@z.s.r.h]

agreed!! it was the second wes anderson movie i saw but i was the same age as the characters and could really relate to their feelings of not quite fitting in with family/general angst lol, AND i had just started dating my first boyfriend who also loved it. i still really love watching it but i think Grand Budapest and FMF without fail are my favorites of his.

[@goatbusters1592]

I just really love that movie because i relate to the characters like suzy having anger issues and their neglectful parents and yeah the nostalgia, but sadly i was 14 when i first watched this movie only if i was 8 or summtin when i watched it, would be more nostalgia

[@tanlyann3094]

agree

[@P0lkoli]

I'll die on this hill, moonrise kingdom has the best athmosphere of all the wes Anderson films. It's my favourite and also brilliant in its subtlety. Very underrated and dare I say, this guy just doesn't get it

[@Antifearn]

Moonrise Kingdom is one of the best comfort films out there to me. I love the classical music soundtrack, the summery and retro aesthetic, and the simple story (carried by wonderful performances by both the adult and child actors). It doesn’t have the harshness or as many dark themes Anderson’s other films have, but is packed with charm, character, and emotion. I love Sam and Suzy’s relationship so much. If I could live in any film setting, it would be New Penzance Island (without the hurricane part).

[@gomit4146]

Darjeeling Limited needs some more love, such a cozy and simple little movie and it’s up there as one of my favourite movies Wes has done.

[@campbell9825]

Darjeeling is so good I've never understood why so many people don't like it

[@FloralFidelity]

hard agree! as much heart & character nuance as tenenbaums

[@Marcusml333]

I feel those characters so much. It feels like the one movie I definitely needed to watch in my 20s. The warm colours and the wonderful music do so well with a little cannabis infusion, too.

[@campbell9825]

@@RadacStungnthumz that makes sense, I just relate to the brothers a lot, I grew up with 3 brothers and so their relationship really connected with me

[@andrewteague114]

@@campbell9825 well, I don't like it very much because I think it's strongest points are achieved to greater effect in his other movies.

[@JoJoAllen217]

The Grand Budapest Hotel was one of the last movies I watched with my mom before she passed. She loved it! It's one of my comfort blanket moves. Great video!

[@jerrygil1965]

My condolences💔

[@hungrydummy1138]

that's beautiful

[@kweentingz4428]

I freaking love that movie so muchhh

[@cathyyyy4593]

She had great taste in films

[@AndyChipling]

Yes true classic film

[@JoJoJoker]

The Life Aquatic gets a bad rap. It’s a true cult classic. The Royal Tenenbaums and Grand Budapest Hotel are modern classics. Looking forward to seeing The French Dispatch this weekend.

[@mackielunkey2205]

Royal Tenenbaums, Grand Budapest, and Fantastic Mr. Fox IMO represent the best Wes has to offer.

[@bummerfriend]

It's bad bro I hate it. Don't get your hopes up

[@glendarjj3991]

And since you haven't seen it yet, you could call it a future classic

[@AxxLAfriku]

NO! NO! NO! Many people say I am sick in the head. NOOOO!!!! I don't believe them. But there are so many people commenting this stuff on my videos, that I have 1% doubt. So I have to ask you right now: Do you think I am sick in the head? Thanks for helping, my dear joel

[@ryanmartin6580]

Probably my favorite amongst Anderson’s filmography. I know it’s not the right answer, but this is peak Bill Murray for me and Wes Anderson’s dialogue just allows for him to do his own thing.

[@Fastroboom]

I had no clue that life aquatic and Darjeeling limited were some of Wes Andersons least popular films, they're my favorite of his films and are two of my fave movies in general.

[@jorgejribarra]

I love life aquatic, it's one of my very favorite movies and I do think it's underrated.

[@cormalan9894]

Darjeeling limited is definitely the best for me

[@brandynjohnson2248]

I never understood the bad reviews. I saw Life Aquatic in theaters when I was 18 and it was nearly a religious experience.

[@alisa-bg1wr]

Same!! Darjeeling Limited is my favorite and Life Aquatic is up there too. I didn't know they get unfavorable reviews. Shocking to me

[@hunterpowell5460]

While they are not on the top of my list, both Darjeeling and Life Aquatic are criminally underrated and I actually do prefer them over Wes Anderson's first two films. Bottle Rocket and Rushmore are still good but they are my least favorite compared to all the other movies he has made.

[@katieb3172]

“These rankings often leave people offended” Oh Karsten it’s okay I won’t be offended ~Moonrise Kingdom ranks last~ *ACTUALLY*

[@gravyo5124]

Moonrise Kingdom will always be one of my favourites as someone who has actually had a summer camp relationship as a young kid. I actually did the whole fake getting married thing and would run off to where the counsellors couldn’t see us for fun too. This movie weirdly perfectly captures the weird and somewhat awkward energy of that time so every time I watch it I get reminded of it and find it really funny

[@stargirl8444]

AWWWW

[@cicerodossantos5509]

Damn, that's like... Damn

[@drumline12ify]

I loved how perfectly Moonrise Kingdom captured the feel of the mid 60's...the attitudes, sentiments, attire and music of the time. I was 14 in '65 and never got to go to summer camp (although I really wanted to and knew a lot of kids that did, including my sister) and I found the camping scenes to be wonderful and hilarious. The general plot paralleled with my own life and various people I knew at that time, the writing was excellent as well as the cast but it's the soundtrack, in addition to everything I've already mentioned that makes it my FAVORITE Wes Anderson film!

[@ComposMentis684]

My man has been doing the "young child falls in love with older women" thing since Rushmore, Isle of Dogs is another example in a kinda weird pattern. i think it ties in with the whole precious young child thing, and doomed love (also fuck yeah French Dispatch rules)

[@Nora-wl7yr]

i thought that the boy and girl in isle of dogs were about the same age? shes a student

[@selinbuyukcengiz6873]

@@Nora-wl7yr I think so too, its either that or he is a couple years younger than her (like 12&15). Either way it is way less creepy than the teacher-student thing going on on Rushmore.

[@monotonous1763]

It’s got to be a Harold and Maude influence.. it kinda feels like a proto-Wes Anderson film.. much like the Graduate in a way

[@Jack-np2qz]

Can't believe you put Moonrise Kingdom at 10. Dude, I think the story is amazing with Wes talking about young love, losing child ignorance, and how the children are terrified to become their parents. So I don't know how you could put this at the bottom.

[@megamoviez]

It’s my 3rd favorite Wes Anderson film

[@glendarjj3991]

Because they're all amazing. That's why.

[@dunkirknolan7018]

Moonrise is wildly overrated. This movie feels like a wes Anderson parody throughout, the acting is dogshit and it’s predictable af and there’s no emotional or even meaningful piece of heart that most of his other films have had

[@killar1one]

the film lacks heart, there i said it

[@youcouldvebeengettingdownt5620]

I love you but you don’t know what you’re talking about.

[@dominichemphill]

I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MASTERMIND TO GET RANKED

[@glendarjj3991]

We all have Dominic hemphill. We all have.

[@EthanButler]

Yes, bro.

[@onur_osman]

Yes we have Dominic, yes we have.

[@OirichEntertainment]

Yeah kinda same here

[@canonogic]

I just love how Wes Anderson uses space, he somehow manages to makes space seems spacious and cramped at the same time

[@Nimajneb42069]

I find myself scanning the screen and finding something new to see in so many of his shots. Such an incredible director

[@Haloreach1123]

I love isle of dogs. My dog from 11 years passed away the same day this film came out. I went to see it and bawled the whole time. I have such an attachment to it for that reason

[@everybrodymovie]

Oh my gosh, I can certainly understand the attachment. That was probably heartbreaking and comforting at the same time. ❤️

[@itsthemaggieshow]

Aww! That must’ve meant so much to you. I’m not a dog person but I felt like i was one watching that film

[@ThomasFlight]

My favorite is dead last Karsten I'm upset how could you do this?

[@goatbusters1592]

Yeah ) =, im cryimg! I love your moonrise kingdom video,

[@tanupreet]

Cancel Karsten?

[@seBcopTer]

Hi Thomas, love your chanel! Yeah, MRK is my fav too. Really hoping to see it at least in the top 3. So sad!

[@connororeilly3387]

Same

[@charlesyoung601]

based

[@KC-ej4mc]

Mr. Fox will always be one of my favourite films as well. it's funny, sweet, poignant and I never get tired of watching it. each time I return to it I find myself empathizing or identifying more with a certain character depending on where I'm at in my life and I think that's beautiful:)

[@tarinb6154]

This is what I love about Wes Anderson..ask 10 different people their rankings and they will all look different. Its cool that there isn't a huge consesus..it shows that all his films speak to different people

[@everybrodymovie]

Exactly. There are some lists where it’s suuuper predictable what number one will be (ranking the Halloween franchise, for instance). With Wes, it’s always anyone’s guess how it’ll be ordered.

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

He's such a creative auteur. He's created so much interesting art for one filmmaker.

[@elijahthurlow7203]

The French Dispatch was so damn good. I certainly felt overwhelmed by the end but it was a cinematic experience like I've never had and I can't wait to get it on blu-ray and watch it over and over again.

[@orconoftime]

"I love you, but you don't know what you're talking about"

[@goshdangitmaria4567]

The Darjeeling Limited gets me every time. Something about the emotional journey of that movie and the chemistry between the main trio as their relationships unravel and mend back and forth just hits home in a weird way. Its problems are many, don't get me wrong, but it's still one of my favorite films of all time.

[@russellkaufman2381]

I haven’t even watched the video yet and I already know that number 1 is fantastic mr fox

[@glendarjj3991]

I'd be surprised if it wasn't considering its his favourite movie of all time...

[@pwbpwb333]

Could not disagree more on "Moonrise Kingdom." Incredibly vibrant visuals, melodrama from the 50s ala Douglas Sirk, and just a gorgeous soundtrack by Alexandre Desplat.

[@stephengrigg5988]

It also has what is most likely Bruce willis' last great performance

[@nicklarsenjazz]

Moonrise Kingdom is in my top five for sure

[@chataclysm2112]

the darjeeling limited is my favorite wes film, but moonrise kingdom is a very close second even though I've only seen it once. it may very well be the definitive depiction of childlike innocence on screen.

[@maxresdefault_]

I went into Life Aquatic knowing it's cult status but left feeling a little disappointed. Went into Darjeeling expecting nothing and loved it too bits. Mad how a director infamous for making the same type of movie over and over can have each one feel so genuinely unique. Show me a single frame from each of his movies and each one will fill me with a different emotion.

[@daniandre]

I relate to this 100%

[@Oliver_0002]

Huh, I felt the opposite, I loved life aquatic, and felt let down by Darjeeling

[@shoocharu]

I love your videos and this ranking!! Here's mine because no one asked: 1. Budapest 2. Darjeeling 3. French 4. Fox 5. Dogs 6. Moonrise 7. Aquatic 8. Rushmore 9. Royal 10. Bottle Rocket

[@mikem4314]

I disagree with some of this but thank god finally some darjeeling love. Fantastic movie

[@everybrodymovie]

We basically have the same top four, mine are just in a slightly different order. I’ll bet you can guess why those four, huh? ;)

[@RyuPhrog]

@@mikem4314 I know right! It doesn't get nearly enough recognition.

[@ComfortableTool86]

Tenenbaums at 9 is a sin

[@maxence666]

I agree with everything on your list except for tenenbaum that I would have switched with dogs but anyway a good list but ofc everyone can love what he loves

[@bruhjeffery6894]

This is a list I actually pretty much agree on. Rushmore is my favorite Wes Anderson film and I've probably watched it at least 6 times now.

[@stickerskin5627]

same here w a close second of royal tenenbaums for me personally

[@bruhjeffery6894]

@Davis Man... I absolutely adore the soundtrack. I could listen to it all day

[@bruhjeffery6894]

@@stickerskin5627 I love the Royal Tenenbaums too

[@harveykeitelappreciator]

It's my birthday tomorrow, and this is a godsend, thanks Karst!

[@Addcilantro]

Me too!

[@samuelhuttenberger4437]

My birthday is today and what a beautiful present that video is

[@KarstenRunquist]

happy birthday fluteninja! have a great one

[@KarstenRunquist]

@@samuelhuttenberger4437 happy birthday samuel!

[@KarstenRunquist]

@@Addcilantro happy birthday sarah!

[@wosso3342]

I feel like The French Dispatch, much like The Life Aquatic, will become a cult classic over time. It's simply not like anything being released today and that is compared to his other work. combining the classic French film making style and Wes's own filmmaking style will just turn people off for some time if they don't already know and love both of those styles and I think it will grow on people as long as they give it a second chance.

[@olliemartinelli4034]

I completely agree. I haven't seen it yet but it kind've reminds me of when Once upon a time in Hollywood came out. People branded it as boring, too long but failed to appreciate the absolute masterpiece that it is, and missed the point. I would be surprised if that film doesn't go down as an ultime classic despite it not having had overwhelming success. The French dispatch will have a similar outcome. I just don't think movies of such a big scale can be forgotten or unappreciated.

[@SharkMinnow]

@@olliemartinelli4034 could not finish watching FD today...awful, and I studied film in university.

[@killergoose7643]

I agree, I loved it. But I also think it’s a line in the sand for a lot of people. It seems like impressions are far more polarized than most of Anderson’s previous films and many people who were on the fence about his style have finally check out, and they don’t care enough anymore to give it serious consideration. Which is fine, if it’s not your cup of tea then it’s not your cup of tea, but I think people are being too hard on it. I hope its reputation grows like Life Aquatic and Darjeeling Limited have, but I have a feeling it’s going to remain a “love it or hate it” movie.

[@CoolHandLuke196]

@@olliemartinelli4034 how could you have such an opinion before even seeing the film

[@olliemartinelli4034]

@@CoolHandLuke196 just the aesthetic of it, the cast and the general opinions around it. I’ve seen it now and I stand by my opinion haha

[@BillyCobbOfficial]

Wow, I hope one of my favorite WA movies Moonrise Kingdom gets a high rating!

[@BillyCobbOfficial]

But seriously dude, how on earth could you say that movie was bland to look at? I’d say it’s one of his most vibrant.

[@WilsTube]

Moonrise Kingdom is such an underrated Wes Anderson movie, i know it gets a bad wrap compared to his other flicks but i still loved it!

[@I-KindaDoThings]

I don’t know why, but my father’s favorite movie is Rushmore. He’s never given a reason for it, he’s just said that this is his favorite movie ever. When I said that it is great, just not the greatest of all time, he had me watch it again. I really appreciate that movie, and it makes my father stand out to me. It’s a unique pick for a favorite movie, and it makes me look at him in a strange, yet positive light.

[@hephaestus4066]

The Darjeeling Limited and the Life Aquatic are two of my favourite movies. I was never aware they were so unpopular.

[@soaked189]

Just been to the Wes Anderson’s French dispatch exhibition in London. It’s incredible the amount of work and artistry that went into this film. It’s that skill full and jaw dropping that if you at least enjoyed the stories or characters in the slightest, it’s enough for it to be considered great.

[@garrettadolf1870]

It's refreshing to see you didn't automatically put Bottle Rocket last like most lists I've seen. The "rough around the edges" feel is part of it's charm to me. Also the robbery towards the end is one of funniest movie scenes I've ever seen

[@bobbyshewan4229]

Isle Of Dogs was my first Anderson movie since Mr. Fox (which I’ve watched since I was a toddler and love like no other). I understand the criticisms but I can’t bring myself to dislike it. Something about the stop-motion that just gets to me idk

[@aguy7848]

Toddler in 09 huh? I was in middle school. God I feel old. Glad you have such good taste for someone your age.

[@bookwyrmking7613]

i literally watched Fantastic Mr. Fox last night, and it just keeps getting better

[@thisiscait]

The life aquatic has been one of my favourite movies for a very long time. The interplay between tragedy and comedy/beauty is a delight.

[@tinhippi]

I honestly just love every one of his films. They’re all just so damn charming.

[@Gnator8t4]

Great timing, I saw French Dispatch last night! 10. Darjeeling Limited (only one I find okay) 9. Bottle Rocket 8. Rushmore 7. Life Aquatic 6. Isle of Dogs 5. Royal Tenenbaums 4. Moonrise Kingdom 3. Fantastic Mr. Fox 2. French Dispatch (yeah, it's still fresh in my mind, but I had a great time with it) 1. Grand Budapest Hotel

[@glendarjj3991]

That's a solid list. Though watch out for karsten. He's going to come for you now because you didn't put fantastic Mr fox as no. 1

[@Dylan-fb8cy]

Grand Budapest is a masterpiece

[@ZachNagy]

I really liked the Darjeeling Limited, still trying to catch up on all of them tho.

[@mistahmata]

(Haven’t seen Darjeeling or French Dispatch) 8. Bottle Rocket 7. Rushmore 6. Isle of Dogs 5. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 4. Moonrise Kingdom 3. Fantastic Mr. Fox 2. The Royal Tenenbaums 1. The Grand Budapest Hotel

[@FolkeFox]

After the 2D animated segments in The French Dispatch he needs to make a 2D movie I swear it needs to happen

[@jodythomas4324]

The Grand Budapest is such a beautiful film and Gustave H is the greatest character Wes has ever come up with.

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

Him and mr fox ye

[@snowset675]

That title for me would go to Chas Tenenbaum but Gustave H is an incredibly close second. “I go to bed with all my friends” classic. I have to rewatch FMF @dwaynekeenum1916

[@fruitbythebecbec7165]

The Royal Tenenbaums being so high shows Karsten has taste

[@imbored8590]

I can understand why some people might not like Moonrise Kingdom but personally it is one of my favorite films. I can really connect to it as well as enjoy it as a whole. Its just a good time.

[@Junbav]

Rushmore was arguably the most experimental as it's his second feature and is the first example of the "Wes Anderson style."

[@pinkmanlmao8646]

I would really like to hear your thoughts on the show Fleabag! (: The writing is fantastic.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

Loved Fleabag. It's so underrated.

[@kweentingz4428]

One of the best shows i watched in my whole entire life.

[@ragnarokjohnson64]

I’d like to hear from him about it too, great show

[@chriscotonou7765]

Very overrated.

[@dog7426]

What I wanna know is where Asteroid City would rank. I personally really liked it, but it's been a pretty divisive film among Wes fans.

[@condimentking7039]

Recently, I’ve become a film guy. I’m 14 and a year ago I made my first short film and it was meh. I found your channel and you’ve been really aspiring and helpful. I thank you for your help as a filmmaker and thanks for doing Wes Anderson. I just need to see the Grand Budapest hotel and the French Dispatch and I can’t wait for his new one, Asteroid City. And, I might be the goober with a mustache who loves Wes Anderson films in film school. Thanks Carson, you’ve been a lot of help.

[@stargirl8444]

lets see ur short film

[@condimentking7039]

@@stargirl8444 It’s bad, not good at all but I’ve got one planned

[@stargirl8444]

@@condimentking7039 idm!! ur probs being too harsh on ys, no ones first short film is golden globe worthy anyway if u still dont wanna show me that one lmk when u make ur new one and I’ll watch that one

[@alexpletcher4365]

We love Wes & a Good Rank, as for me: 1. Moonrise Kingdom- same feeling for me as Fox for you, one of the first movies I fell in love with 2. Darjeeling Limited 3. Life Aquatic 4. Tenenbaums 5. Isle of Dogs 6. Grand Budapest 7. French Dispatch 8. Fantastic Mr. Fox 9. Rushmore 10. Bottle Rocket All so good

[@jerrygil1965]

Surprised Mr. Fox is low, tho

[@alexpletcher4365]

@@jerrygil1965 yeah still rocks

[@fizzymilk2246]

I recently finished watching all 10 of these, and I've got to say Grand Budapest Hotel is still my favourite. Fantastic Mr Fox is great, and super nostalgic, and French Dispatch was surprisingly amazing, but Grand Budapest just does it for me.

[@ianbeach23]

The Royal Tenenbaums is one of my favorite movies of all time. Owen Wilson doesn’t get enough credit for how good of a screenwriter he is IMO. Don’t get me wrong, all of Wes Anderson’s movies have great scripts, but I think his first three are clearly some of if not the best ones in Anderson’s filmography and The Royal Tenenbaums is to me, unquestionably the best. It perfectly balances everything that makes Wes Anderson’s movies great. The aesthetic is beautiful but not overpowering the rest of the movie, the script is effectively dramatic (actually got me to cry the first time I saw it) while also being very funny, whereas most of his movies I think lean on the humor a little bit more. Some of the best wardrobe design I’ve ever seen in a movie, honestly rivals Pulp Fiction in that matter. One of my favorite soundtracks ever. Margot is one of my favorite movie characters ever. The movie just explores childhood and the feeling that your family is growing apart in such an honest, and beautifully melancholy way. It’s genuinely a near perfect movie in my opinion and I think it’s maybe one of the best movies in recent memory.

[@williamhawthorne7034]

I'd love to see you do a Spike Lee Ranked even though it'd definitely be a much larger undertaking but keep up the good work man!

[@canonogic]

I fecking LOVED Fantastic Mr Fox, its one of the few films i can watch back to back to back and still enjoy its nuances and jokes etc.

[@ILoveDavidLynch]

I think Wes Anderson movies are so quirky and uniquely eccentric that they're naturally completely divisive amongst his fans. My two favourites are Bottle Rocket and Isle of Dogs!!

[@arianacruz8903]

my favorite youtuber talking about my favorite film maker this is such a good day

[@animateangus]

I had the privilege of visiting the model making studio that made the puppets for Fantastic Mr. Fox. It really is a beautifully made film.

[@awesomefajitas]

this is eerie I literally searched for this about an hour before it came out incase you had made it already

[@ironicallyscreaming]

I thoroughly enjoyed the childishness of The Life Aquatic. The part where Steve is showing us around his big, expensive yet cobbled-together boat like a child excited to show you their favourite toy is brimming with a sense of childlike wonder that I think has been integral to most of Anderson's films. Fantastic Mr. Fox, Isle of Dogs and the Darjeeling Limited especially tackle this kind of childishness, and it can be seen as a theme in the background in all of his work. The Life Aquatic captured that childishness perfectly in my opinion, and especially the juxtaposition of Steve Zissou being an old man acting childishly - lashing out at reporters, sulking when he hears people talking about him - and his estranged son Ned, the younger of the two, being far more mature than him.

[@MiguelRCSConta]

I never watched any of his movies, but this inspired me to!

[@Conorthebeast773]

Did you watch any?

[@Haley-ii3nu]

I agreed with most of this. the rushmore one hurt. that film holds such a a special place in my heart i rewatch it all the time

[@wonderings4100]

I love when people rank these movies, because it shows they are all brilliant. Any of they could be top spot, for example my favourite is moonrise kingdom, but you ranked it at the bottom, not because it’s bad but it means something different to you.

[@histaryria9442]

Next list has to be a Miyazaki list, I'm really curious what Karsten has to say about his films.

[@davefiesta9500]

5:06 he's been doing it in almost every movie since Rushmore

[@aengusk3313]

because Harold & Maude is the film that's influenced his work more than any other

[@georgegustafson]

I’ve been waiting.

[@lac136]

Not mentioning The Royal Tenenbaums soundtrack is mind boggling.

[@lovelyspringweather]

I adore Rushmore. It may not be the peak of Wes Anderson's style, but I love the characters and the story so much. Same with the characters of Life Aquatic, Tenebaums, Darjeeling and even Fantastic Mr Fox. Theses characters are fully formed in their traits and emotions, and their sadness breaks your own heart. These early films tend to be my favorite since I agree that his recent works prefer style over character development. Loved your video rankings and hearing your favorite Wes Anderson films. There is a comfort to watching them that I really enjoy.

[@kd7luz88]

Dude, thanks for making this! Big fan of Wes Anderson and I recently picked most of his films up during the Criterion 50% off sale. He is one of the top directors working today! Cheers

[@tabrown97]

I found Rushmore before he had made Royal Tenenbaums and it changed my world. I hate to see it as far down as #6 but I agree it's a perfect film. I would show it to anyone who was willing to watch it and no one understood why I liked it so much. Admittedly I was in that late high school early college age where everything hits harder than it should, but for years I would call it my favorite film and be slightly embarrassed when people replied "what was that again"?

[@annelooney1090]

Moonrise Kingdom was my first Wes Anderson and it holds a special place in my heart.

[@mycalamarewok]

I'm confused, did some of the audio recorded for the Rushmore bit get mixed in with isle of dogs? As far as I remember none of the charactersin isle had wild age gaps so I have no clue what makes that the earliest example of Wes Anderson having a young man falling in love with an older woman as a subplot in one of his movies.

[@tilly2907]

I think you might be correct about the audio, or he just misspoke. Isle of dogs does have an age gap (the girl is in her final year of high school and the boy is I think 12?) though I don’t blame you for not knowing that, those characters are very forgettable lol. But yeah it’s definitely not the “earliest example”.

[@mycalamarewok]

@@tilly2907 yeah the use of the word earliest is what really threw me off. Also I thought the characters were both around middle school age so I'm slightly less confused now, thanks for the reply.

[@DeborahChangMD]

The really cool thing about Wes Anderson is that he has such a consistent production value and style, artistic view, he makes such good movies that just make you feel warm. Even cooler is I feel like everyone has their own favorites of his. He plays off of such personable themes and dilemmas that he connects with someone, somewhere with at least one movie. Anyone can love his movies for any number of reasons, it’s truly special, especially in an age where indie film making suffers and all the attention goes to big budget blockbusters.

[@mxyogerts2121]

Life Aquatic definitely one of my favorite Anderson movies, love all the weirdness to it

[@tatsumi.textiles]

These ranked by how many oscars they were nominated for: 10. Bottle Rocket (0) 9. The Darjeeling Limited (0) 8. Rushmore (0) 7. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (0) 6. The French Dispatch (0) 5. Moonrise Kingdom (1) 4. The Royal Tenenbaums (1) 3. Isle of Dogs (2) 2. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2) 1. The Grand Budapest Hotel (9)

[@VultureClone]

Wait, people don't like The Darjeeling Limited!?! It's one of his best imo.

[@Fionnorr.]

Been waiting for this one!

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

So far, out of the two I've watched, The Grand Budapest Hotel is my favorite.

[@derekmatzek9551]

I like how you could put any of this guys movies at the #1 spot and have a 100% valid reason for doing so

[@eatatjoe]

I want to watch Fantastic Mr. Fox again. It's just an awesomely done adaptation of the story.

[@Player-sm5nm]

Ive not watched many of these movies but you definitely just made me wanna go watch all of them, thank you so much.

[@enzopaes9388]

Rushmore is undoubtedly the most underrated it is truly one of my favorite comedies oat

[@a_ninja2376]

Your video on fantastic mr Fox was in my recommended 4 years ago and made me fall in love with it and I’ve been watching so many more movies ever since. Appreciate you for opening to the world of film dude

[@WeirdFish.]

What a perfect take on Life Aquatic. When I tell people it’s my favorite movie they often a) don’t know what I’m talking about or b) say it’s one of Wes’s worst. I’m certainly biased as this movie came into my life at a crossroads between a lot of personal things going on and the strange tone flexing of sad to funny to somber just clicked with me. I’ve rewatched it multiple times and I can’t get enough of Seu Jorge’s covers (listenable on Spotify btw) or Bill Murray’s timeless performance. It’s by far not Wes’s best, but you said it best that it doesn’t deserve all the bashing it gets. “I wonder if it remembers me” will always stick with me. Great video once again :).

[@pietropietro5466]

I think it's my favorite, I agree with everything you said plus the world just looks amazing

[@andrewteague114]

Yeah, I think "I wonder if it remembers me" is one of the best lines ever delivered (in combination with the setting, the score, and the thematic weight). Crazy to me that people generally like something like Darjeeling or Moonrise more than Life Aquatic.

[@draykonax2583]

ive been waiting for this for so long

[@roxy2698]

Am I the only one that thinks the Darjeeling Limited is one of the best ones?? I didn’t realise people didn’t like it

[@erinbutler6658]

royal tenenbaums !!!! one of my ALL TIME FAVES !! im so happy you love it as much as i do :D

[@SilverShine-tr5kr]

Finally someone agrees with me about Isle of Dogs! Didn't understand the hype from it.

[@Teddyrobinson]

My nobody asked list: 1. The French Dispatch 2. The Royal Tenenbaums 3. Moonrise Kingdom 4. Rushmore 5. The Life Aquatic 6. Fantastic Mr. Fox 7. Isle Of Dogs 8. The Grand Budapest Hotel 9. The Darjeeling Limited 10. Bottle Rocket Out of all of them Moonrise Kingdom is the one that touched me the most though. I think because as a kid I went to small islands a lot and camped often. The main character is the one I relate to most out of every one of Wes' movies.

[@real_life7541]

My ranking: (I love all his films, so don't get too upset) 10: The French Dispatch 9: Bottle Rocket 8: The Darjeeling Limited 7: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou 6: Moonrise Kingdom 5: The Grand Budapest Hotel 4: Isle of Dogs 3: The Royal Tenenbaums 2: Rushmore 1: Fantastic Mr. Fox

[@finleyhudson123]

Damn you really didn't like the French Dispatch lol

[@real_life7541]

@@finleyhudson123 Oh I loved it, I just didn't connect with it as much as I have other Anderson films.

[@theres1dent]

@@real_life7541 hard to connect when the characters are barely developed, I agree with it being #10

[@real_life7541]

@@theres1dent Aside from a few characters (mainly Roebuck), you basically hit the nail on the head.

[@gangsadnessonyt]

my personal ranking: 10)isle of dogs 9)bottle rocket 8)the life aquatic with steve zissou 7)rushmore 6)the royal tenenbaums 5)the darjeeling limited 4)the grand budapest hotel 3)fantastic mr. fox 2)the french dispatch 1)moonrise kingdom moonrise kingdom is basically my favorite film of all time and it's what got me into loving films. call me tasteless but it holds a special place in my heart. i always go back to watch it when i'm upset. it's basically my comfort film

[@islaclark1351]

I disagree completely on Moonrise Kingdom. The shots are pale and repetitive for a reason, it’s supposed to make you feel as suffocated as Sam and Suzy are. I think Wes did a fantastic job with every aspect of this movie, the dialogue, the clear messages, the characters.

[@bennixon7967]

Grand Budapest, Mr Fox, and French Dispatch are my favourite 3, so I respect this ranking, thanks for sharing Karsten, loving your videos!

[@NG-bz8ej]

another great video Karsten! i’m seeing The French Dispatch this weekends so I can’t wait to see how it compares to Anderson’s other films!

[@SharkMinnow]

It's terrible....

[@alyssumflowers]

honestly the French dispatch gets better and better every time I have watched it, it especially helped to look into the writers Wes is illuminating the stories of, it rlly got me more invested in the stories.

[@mahmoudzhiri9448]

i agree with almost everything in here except for isle of dogs that I just love , and I love it even more with every viewing

[@ntu409]

I was waiting for this for a long time

[@augustgreig9420]

Wow. I'm not a big Wes Anderson fan, and have been watching him since I saw Bottle Rocket as a kid. I think Moonrise Kingdom is by far it's best. I love it. On the other hand, I found Rushmore and The Royal Tenenbaums difficult to finish, with Steve Zisou being impossible to finish. Didn't even bother with the dog movie, and I really don't like Tim Chalamet, so I haven't seen the new one even though it looks good.

[@everybrodymovie]

Finally! Someone else not worshipping at the altar of Chalamet! His is the weakest section in The French Dispatch, in my opinion.

[@CLTRDMLK]

Lol life aquatic royal tenenbaums and Rushmore are my top 3

[@agsmashups]

Chalamet is only in it for 30 mins tops

[@Yo-qv1ym]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@heeeyyy2947]

anybody else get to the ending of Life Aquatic and cry EVERY SINGLE TIME?

[@CK-gy8qr]

This video is just what I needed after watching all of Wes Anderson’s films. Great video!!!

[@mackielunkey2205]

I agree so much about Isle of Dogs. When I watched it a few years ago, while I actually really do like Atari, Chief, and Spots as characters, everyone else feels less dimensional in comparison.

[@lizmoss]

i've been waiting for this for so long!! loved hearing your ranking.