Anderson’s colorful and chaotic “Asteroid City” delights and dazzles.

Extraterrestrial events interrupt a Junior Stargazer competition in Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.”

If you are not aware, Wes Anderson’s portfolio of stories are extremely niche yet the definition of aesthetically pleasing. A cast of eclectic characters, all dressed in quirky attire, are set against a symmetrical and color-coordinated locale, centering around the thematics of family, love, death and life. The ensemble always oozes with star power, delivering Anderson’s witty dialogue with deadpan delight.

“Asteroid City” is no exception to this signature style. And the film arrived at the perfect time so Generation Z can finally understand the Wes Anderson TikTok trend.

And good news, “Asteroid City” is a masterful blend of the key elements that make an Anderson film notable. The narrative’s framing devices immediately entrance you into each layer of the film’s immersive and stunning production design. This film brings visual storytelling to a new level and the cinematography is simply stunning.

Each member of the ensemble is dedicated to the meticulously crafted narrative, with stand out performances by Jason Schwartzman and Scarlett Johansson.

However, it is the film’s emotional depth tucked into each of its layers that makes this Anderson film more interesting of a watch than his other recent pieces. Its hard to see it automatically amongst the madness and aliens, however the film’s quietly devastating messages of grief and loss seep into the text and last after the credits.

I think it’s difficult to be certain how audiences will feel about this. For myself, as an avid fan of Anderson’s storytelling, I felt that this is one of his best works since “Grand Budapest Hotel.”

But for a more casual Anderson viewer, such as my mother or my boyfriend, “Asteroid City” may not be fully enjoyable for you. Whether it is his “box of tricks” or super meta storytelling, Anderson is one of the most unique voices of our time.

And as Margot Robbie’s character states towards the end of Act III, “Don’t try to understand it. Just keep telling the story.”