The Grand Budapest Hotel

Name: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: March 7, 2014
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 88
Cast: Adrien Brody, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, F. Murray Abraham, Harvey Keitel

2014

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Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: March 7, 2014 | R

Starring: Adrien Brody, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, F. Murray Abraham, Harvey Keitel, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Léa Seydoux, Mathieu Amalric, Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan, Willem Dafoe

Summary: The Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of M. Gustave, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune—all against theThe Grand Budapest Hotel recounts the adventures of M. Gustave, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enormous family fortune—all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing continent. [Fox Searchlight]… Expand

Director: Wes Anderson

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 100 min

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Drew McWeeny

Apr 18, 2014

It is safe to say that The Grand Budapest Hotel is one of those breakthrough moments, a movie that is so beautifully realized from start to finish that I almost doubted myself on the way home. Could I really have enjoyed that film that much? Read full review

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The Telegraph Tim Robey

Feb 6, 2014

It’s wonderful. Read full review

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Mick LaSalle

Mar 13, 2014

That perception of Fiennes and Gustave is central to the whole enterprise. Without it, the movie just breaks off and flies away. But with it, The Grand Budapest Hotel becomes something wonderful. Read full review

McClatchy-Tribune News Service Roger Moore

Feb 26, 2014

We should all be so lucky as to live in a world designed, peopled and manipulated by Wes Anderson. His latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is a dark, daft and deft triumph of design details. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Mar 13, 2014

From the start, it’s clear Anderson is working with a new sophistication both in the vocabulary and structure of the film’s voiceover narrations. Read full review

Ben Nicholson

Jun 23, 2014

Despite being one of his most ostentatious films to date, the setting, plot, performances and authorial tone on display marry together seamlessly to simultaneously heighten and smooth his trademark style. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Mar 4, 2014

“GBH” is a featherweight screwball comedy that, trying mightily to be cosmopolitan, feels awfully provincial, desperately touristy. Read full review

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AkashVijay

Feb 3, 2015

The movie works on so many levels that it's hard not to be impressed. The Grand Budapest Hotel is laugh-out-loud funny one moment and heart-wrenchingly moving the other. This is Mr. Anderson's most artistically sophisticated film to date and it's one that'll leave you thinking about it longThe movie works on so many levels that it's hard not to be impressed. The Grand Budapest Hotel is laugh-out-loud funny one moment and heart-wrenchingly moving the other. This is Mr. Anderson's most artistically sophisticated film to date and it's one that'll leave you thinking about it long after the credits have rolled. It's also, in some respects, his darkest film. The Grand Budapest Hotel is essentially about how man has become indecent, obsessive and immoral over time and the bleak future that awaits this "barbaric slaughter-house that was once known as humanity". Mr. Anderson's unique visual technique resonates very strongly with the theme this time. The plot is intricate and the visual flair is reminiscent to a painting, one in which each stroke has its own story. But the heart of the film belongs to Mr. Ralph Fiennes who's stunning performance dominates the film even when he's not on screen. His character M. Gustave holds civilisation together with little more than impeccable manners and a cocky grin. And that's really all it takes to create the illusion. There's a certain charm here rarely seen in movies these days. A melancholy charm… Expand

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omotestGump

Apr 2, 2023

Director Wes Anderson, known for his unique style, Rushmore and The Royal Tenembaums, has done it again.

This story seems simple at first glance, but it is very complex. It is the story of a legendary hotelier who is accused of murder and struggles to bring honor to his hotel. The hotelier,Director Wes Anderson, known for his unique style, Rushmore and The Royal Tenembaums, has done it again.

This story seems simple at first glance, but it is very complex. It is the story of a legendary hotelier who is accused of murder and struggles to bring honor to his hotel. The hotelier, Gustav, was played by Ralph Fiennes, who I have seen in The Avengers, Quiz Show, and others. Other films include The English Patient and Schindler. He has changed my impression of him since then. He got a bad rap in The Avengers, but after that awful performance, he has an indescribable charm about him in this film.

The story is interesting, intelligent, and well crafted. I like the atmosphere the film creates. It has a unique and flamboyant look, a witty story, and intriguing performances. The director deserves credit for creating a unique and memorable story with especially funny gags.

The film has an all-star cast. In addition to Ralph Fiennes, F. Murray Abraham, who won an Oscar for Amadeus, Adrien Brody, who won an Oscar for The Pianist (The Pianist of the Battlefield), Willem Defoe for Platoon, as well as Mathieu Amalric and Jeff Goldblum, Edward Norton, Jude Law, Harvey Keitel, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Saoirse Ronan, and Tony Revolori. It's just too gorgeous. Despite such a large cast, I was able to enjoy the performances of each of them without having their personalities destroyed.

In terms of direction, the aspect changes depending on the time period, allowing the audience to become more involved in the work. The quirky sets, etc. are also excellent.
The film is a military masterpiece in terms of direction, and the intelligent story and the cast full of personalities make it an enjoyable film.… Expand

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Thegodfatherson

Mar 8, 2014

All of which combines to make what feels like Wes Anderson’s most heartfelt film thus far. One that effortlessly straddles genres and works as both a nostalgic paean to a more innocent time and an examination of the very nature of storytelling itself. But most of all, it’s a beautifullyAll of which combines to make what feels like Wes Anderson’s most heartfelt film thus far. One that effortlessly straddles genres and works as both a nostalgic paean to a more innocent time and an examination of the very nature of storytelling itself. But most of all, it’s a beautifully realised account of the friendship that once formed between a lowly lobby boy and the legendary concierge who took him under his wing. Grand Budapest Hotel finds director Wes Anderson at the top of his game, delivering what may be his best film yet.… Expand

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RyanofIreland

Mar 30, 2014

Just when you thought Wes Anderson could not get anymore Wes Andersony he puts out his hilarious and touching "The Grand Budapest Hotel". This film honestly has everything in it comedy, romance, and a little bit of suspense. The entire cast was amazing and many of Wes' favorites are backJust when you thought Wes Anderson could not get anymore Wes Andersony he puts out his hilarious and touching "The Grand Budapest Hotel". This film honestly has everything in it comedy, romance, and a little bit of suspense. The entire cast was amazing and many of Wes' favorites are back even for very small roles. The real star of the film is Ralph Fiennes as M. Gustave, he never misses a beat in this quirky and well paced film. All of the other actors are spot on and give such great performances that pulls this piece together in a complete and wonderful film experience. Definitely Wes' best chance at getting an Academy Award nomination as well as finally being recognized for his amazing talent!… Expand

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Owlie

Aug 22, 2014

Not what I expected!
This was a fresh breath for me. It had that 'old people humour', which was proven to me by the old lady sitting in front of me, literally pointing and laughing at the screen.
Story was well kept and captivating no matter how kooky it was.
Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Lyn

May 21, 2014

Enjoyed "The Grand Budapest Hotel," though it won't be anywhere near the top of my "best of Wes Anderson" list. Visually, it's totally delightful, and Ralph Fiennes amps up his character nicely. But the slapstick bits go on and on ... and most of the "big name" actors have little more thanEnjoyed "The Grand Budapest Hotel," though it won't be anywhere near the top of my "best of Wes Anderson" list. Visually, it's totally delightful, and Ralph Fiennes amps up his character nicely. But the slapstick bits go on and on ... and most of the "big name" actors have little more than cameos. Unlike "Royal Tenenbaums," you don't look at someone like a Gwyneth Paltrow or a Ben Stiller and say, "Wow, I've never seen that person quite like this before." And it doesn't create the quirky magic of "Moonrise Kingdom," which was probably my favorite film that year. Still, a fun time.… Expand

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Jul 21, 2020

Packed wall to wall with famous, talented actors whom are completely suffocated by the rigidity of the direction of the film. No scenes are allowed to breath and let people be themselves. They are on a constant stopwatch of when they are allowed to speak and when they are not; when they arePacked wall to wall with famous, talented actors whom are completely suffocated by the rigidity of the direction of the film. No scenes are allowed to breath and let people be themselves. They are on a constant stopwatch of when they are allowed to speak and when they are not; when they are allowed to move and when they must hold in place. Most camera shots are are taken head-on and when actors move on screen they do so in straight lines. It's so unnatural that it makes me nauseous. I hate the masturbatory intro that doesn't get to the actual story without introducing us to a few oddball characters first. Andersen's films are always populated by the most random strange characters that don't work. That's what kills me so much about the quirky characters is that they are completely random when they should be in a spectrum - relating to one another but even employees of a hotel are all in a totally different mindset from one another as if they grew up in all corners of the world. That sounds fun on paper but in a movie its so jerky in your mind and gives the impression that the filmmaker doesn't care about cohesion at all. He's just populating a world with whomever and letting them say whatever. Edward Norton both in Moonrise and GBH takes a marked step away from masculine which is off-putting. It comes off as a step back. None of these characters seem foreign either. It really does seem like a bunch of Americans just saying their lines.

Of course it wouldn't be a Wes Andersen movie without some weird under-age sexual attraction that completely distances me. I'm tired of mustaches, for gods sake. Mustaches do not make a character interesting. Sometimes, like most elements in this movie, it just seems tacked on in the hopes that it adds depth. Suffice to say I hated this movie.… Expand

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