While "The Phoenician Scheme" may be one of the more labyrinthian narratives offered by Wes Anderson in some time, it proves to be both relatable and esoteric.

From Silence of the Lambs (1991), to Zodiac (2007), to Se7en (1995), detective thrillers can prove to be a great escape for the moviegoing audience. It puts us in the shoes of a profession we’ll probably never be in and most of...