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Asteroid City is a series of exquisite and soulless tableaux all coming apart at the seams
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Image: Pop. 87 Productions / Focus Features
Wes Anderson’s inclination to put style before substance is what keeps his latest from being the truly thought-provoking piece of cinematic art it wants to be.