That’s not to say there are never circumstances where Anderson breaks this pattern. And while the situations his characters are in can and do happen in real life, the setting and way they are shown takes the viewer out of reality completely. The backgrounds are static and characters move on top of them, with intricate tracking shots that amaze audiences. He uses 90 and 180 degree camera flips to show dialogue and movement, never angling any shot to where the background becomes integrated into the scene.
Wes Anderson has no trouble hiding that the background in his films are simply backgrounds. And when depth is said it does not mean emotional depth, there is plenty of that. Almost all of his movies, (excluding Bottle Rocket) have barely any depth. His films are so self aware in that aspect. There is no pressure on him to create a relatable and altruistic experience for viewers. When watching a Wes Anderson film there is absolutely no doubt that he is aware that the movie looks like a movie. While most directors try to inject many aspects of realism, and try to immerse viewers in a convincing and naturalistic world, Anderson sheds this idea that films must be real and completely abandons this concept altogether. With extreme color palettes, perfect symmetry, dry dialogue and and signature casting choices, Wes Anderson creates worlds that are almost always charming. Wes Anderson has captivated audiences with his signature style for more than 20 years.
