The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

"Definitely a Wes Anderson creation...a story by Roald Dahl... Intriguing. This features two of my favorite Brits... Richard Ayoade & Benedict Cumberbatch...Also, the great Ben Kingsley. The entire cast is incredible. Worthwhile. "

"Really enjoyed the narrated, moving storybook indicative of Wes Anderson's quirky style."

"Never read the book, but this was a pretty fascinating and amusing story/adaptation. Wonder if it's true."

"It is, by far, the most Wes Andersy movie that Wes Anderson has made yet. Charming and so visually pleasing. "

"I feel like Roald Dahl and Wes Anderson were a duo meant to be. I really like Wes’ movies and enjoyed Dahl’s books growing up, but this is something I did not expect :)"

"Absolutely loved this. Such a fascinating short film, and I especially loved how the dialogues sounded like one reading a storybook. Fantastic production design (easily this film’s MVP) along with performances (the entire cast is great with Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley in particular standing out), score, and cinematography. Wes Anderson has been on truly something of a roll this year between this and ASTEROID CITY. Highly recommended."

"Loved the cinematography and the way it was narrated. It’s the film adaptation of a Roald Dahl’s short story collection and it follows the strange story of someone called Henry Sugar. He decides to learn the skill of concentration after reading about someone who masters meditation till he could see without needing his eyes. He then goes on a quest to use that skill in gambling. While I liked the visuals I felt there’s something missing and I don’t know what it’s. It was an enjoyable watch though. "

"Wes Anderson in a nutshell. Intriguing, funny, well-written (duh) and the cinematography is on point. I highly recommend it. You can watch for family movie night or with friends. #familymovie #friends #adventure"

"I absolutely loved this! It's easily one of my favorite Wes Anderson projects - and my favorite from these four shorts."

"wordy but sweet"