The French Dispatch — Too Much Wes?

Perhaps even for die-hard fans.

Firstly, let me make my position clear: I love Wes Anderson — the colours, costumes, music, themes, sets, meticulously-crafted shots, rapid repartee between tragicomic characters — hell, the whole whimsical kit and caboodle. That being said, while I would throw up my arms in disbelief if somebody disparaged The Godfather, Dr Strangelove, or Céline…