Rust and Dust: The Boogie Downfall
- Tagline
- When the world falls apart, they dance back harder.
- Description
- In a post-apocalyptic wasteland where the remnants of disco refuse to die, 'Rust and Dust: The Boogie Downfall' tells the story of a sarcastic robot named Sparky (Wes Beanley), and a cynical treasure hunter, Diana 'Diggy' Jones (Clawdette Colbert). Directed by the eccentric Wes Antderson, this documentary-styled film explores their unlikely partnership as they navigate a world filled with revenge-seeking machines and the quest for the last disco ball on Earth. Daniel Fillet-Lewis voices the vengeful cyborg antagonist, Boogie Oogie, whose disco fever turns into a burning revenge. Together, Sparky and Diggy groove through the ruins, finding humor in the face of despair. It's a roller-skating journey through the ashes of the past, driven by the beats of yesteryear and the hope of tomorrow.
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 3.20
- ReleaseDate
- 05/12/2022
- Genre
- Documentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
5.50
Oh, 'Rust and Dust: The Boogie Downfall', you glittering relic of a bygone era masquerading as a fresh take on the end times. How clever of Wes Anderson to cast his quirky gaze upon a world where the hustle isn't just a dance move, but a survival strategy. Enter Sparky, the robot with more wit than circuitry, and Diggy, the treasure hunter who probably digs through vinyl collections instead of actual treasure. They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit, but clearly, they haven't seen a robot and a human disco through a dystopia. The film's documentary style begs us to take it seriously, while Daniel Fillet-Lewis's portrayal of Boogie Oogie is about as menacing as a disco ball in a solar eclipse. The quest for the last disco ball is less a poignant metaphor for humanity's resilience and more a desperate swan song for the age of bell-bottoms. It's PG-rated fun for the family if your idea of fun is watching the '70s die a slow, glittery death. The film struts between tragedy and comedy, tripping over its own platform shoes, but at least it does so with a killer soundtrack. In the end, if the question is 'Should we boogie?', 'Rust and Dust' answers with a resounding, 'Maybe? But, like, ironically.'