"Moonrise Kingdom" directed by my new favorite director, Wes Anderson

The scene above is the second to last one the viewer sees before the ending credits. It is an all-encompassing scene that fits right into my personal preference. It brings the story full circle and includes elements from the entire film.

In the forefront is Sam's painting of Mile 3.25 Tidal Inlet, where Suzy and him made camp after fleeing their families and the Khaki Scouts. This is where their connection was finalized and the viewer was completely aware of their love and devotion to each other. On the left of the painting in the middle-ground are Suzy's belongings that they had to trek everywhere with them; the suitcase full of books, picnic basket with the cat inside, and the other basket that she brought along. The painting on the right wall in the middle-ground is a painting of a schooner tackling white caps. This could be a reference to the legendary storm that dominated the ending of the film. On the broad scale, the room is very symmetrical and the Sam's painting is exactly centered, a trait of Anderson that is very easily recognizable in all of his films. This technique is very unique and is one of those "love it or hate it" elements in cinematography.