Henry Sugar: Anderson's style is a LOT, but did it work?

Okay, so I just finished "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" and...wow. It's definitely a Wes Anderson movie, right? Like, you know. The meticulous sets, the direct address to the camera, the whole theatrical vibe. Benedict Cumberbatch was good, doing his usual slightly detached thing, but I honestly think Ben Kingsley stole the show as Imdad Khan. His scenes were the most captivating, especially when he was describing the surgery. Brrr! It was genuinely unsettling, even with the heightened style. I'm still a bit on the fence about the whole thing, though. I appreciated how Anderson tried to differentiate it from other adaptations of Dahl's work - like it's about Dahl telling the story as much as it's about Henry Sugar. But sometimes the style felt...distracting? Like, it was trying SO hard to be quirky and clever that it almost lost the heart of the story. The whole point of Henry Sugar's journey is supposed to be this shift from selfishness to altruism, and I'm not sure that really landed for me. Maybe it's because it's such a short film, but I don't know, I just didn't fully feel it. That being said, I AM glad I watched it. Dev Patel was also great! His energy keeps me glued to the screen, and he's definitely committed. The costuming was beautiful (obviously!), and the dialogue was snappy and fun like always. I think it's more a piece to admire than to truly love, if that makes sense? Like, I can see the artistry, but it didn't quite resonate with me on an emotional level. Anyone else seen it? What were your thoughts? Did the style enhance the story for you, or did it get in the way?