Why It's Great: While unmistakably a Wes Anderson film (the opening scene examines a cross-section of a family home, a signature Anderson flourish that makes the audience feel as though they're peering into a giant dolls house), this tale of 12-year-old love boasts plenty of the heart his work is often accused of lacking. The supporting cast are great, with Bruce Willis particularly fine as a local copper, but it's the two young leads that make this one so easy to fall in love with. A worthy opener to this year's festival.

Chances Of Winning The Palme d'Or: Anderson and his cast are certainly in the festival's good books, particularly after a good-natured press conference on the opening day, but we've a feeling Wes might miss out to one of his European rivals. Shame, as this is his best film in years.