After all these years and films, we know what we’re going to get with a Wes Anderson film. It’s not just a movie, it’s an experience. He builds quirky, complex, and unique worlds, populated by interesting characters. You feel transported to somewhere else in the best way.

It’s been two years since his last film—Asteroid City—appeared mid-summer. Now, he’s back with another dose of comedy in The Phoenician Scheme. Like his other recent films, this one crackles with a fun story, some amazing dialogue, and a unique perspective on the world.

In the film, we follow Zsa-zsa Korda (Benicio Del Toro), a businessman who is on the cusp of realizing his greatest vision. That’s if he can stay alive long enough to pull it off. He’s the target of assassins and those who want to thwart his plan. So, he’s thinking about the future.

He summons his estranged daughter, Liesl (Mia Threapleton), who is nearly ready to take her vows. Her mother died years ago, and they haven’t been connected. But Zsa-zsa sees something in Liesl and makes her his heir, teaching her the family business. That soon becomes complex.

When outside forces manipulate the market, it throws the whole plan in disarray. That leads Zsa-zsa and Liesl to hit the road, with their aide Bjorn (Michael Cera), to connect with all the plan’s partners. The goal is to keep the plan moving forward while finding a way to pass along the excess costs, all while solving the mystery of what happened to Liesl’s mother and trying to avoid potential assassins.

There is nothing like an Anderson film. It’s an adventure, and always one you’re not expecting. But there is wonder and delight in the journey. That’s certainly the case with this film, which is as funny and engaging as it is wild. And it’s buoyed by a spectacular cast of characters.

We meet so many interesting people along the way, with so many delightful cameos. Tom Hanks and Bryan Cranston play basketball enthusiast brothers, Jeffrey Wright is a colorful sea captain, and Scarlett Johansson is the lynchpin of the plan, and Benedict Cumberbatch is the nefarious brother, among others. Each pops up and delivers a fascinating and fantastic scene that pushes the story forward.

But this is really about the three main performers. Del Toro is fantastic with the deadpan dialogue in the lead. Threapleton is a lot of fun as Liesl, and their dynamic back-and-forth is a delight. But, perhaps, the find of the film is Cera. He was born to play in Anderson’s sandbox, and he makes the most of his opportunities here.

Anderson is talented and has a singular vision for the kinds of stories he wants to tell. The visuals here are often stunning and no detail—however small—is overlooked. It creates a rich, beautiful, and unique world. And this is also the most charmingly funny film of the year.

It’s well worth seeking The Phoenician Scheme out in theaters. It’s now playing nationwide.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.