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Film of the week: Isle of Dogs, Wes Anderson’s absurdist canine caper

The universe of this shaggy-dog story reflects the influence of classic animators and Japanese auteurs both, but its attention to delightful detail and its sympathy for pack of furry leads are all Anderson's own, writes Kim Newman.
Kim Newman
Thursday 29 March 2018

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