The Grand Budapest Hotel
Fox Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: March 7, 2014
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glommanMar 28, 2021
I've come to the Grand Budapest Hotel and enjoyed my stay.

This movie is fun, creative, well-produced, yet also dramatic. Everything from the subtle worldbuilding in the background to the Mexico-shaped birthmark on Agath's cheek just reeksI've come to the Grand Budapest Hotel and enjoyed my stay.

This movie is fun, creative, well-produced, yet also dramatic. Everything from the subtle worldbuilding in the background to the Mexico-shaped birthmark on Agath's cheek just reeks of creativity and the love for film-making. This is a Wes Anderson film, so, if you don't like his other movies, you'll probably also don't like this one too. For me the movie kind of missed an emotional personal note, it's fun to watch, sure, and I don't know, if such a thing would've benefacted the movie greatly, but that would've elevated the movie for me personally to even greater extents.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 20, 2021
The first thing to mention in relation to this film is that it is very stylised, very sort of exaggerated-ly bright and colourful, with heavy emphasis on yellow, orange and blue lighting. It has something of a sort of painting type look to itThe first thing to mention in relation to this film is that it is very stylised, very sort of exaggerated-ly bright and colourful, with heavy emphasis on yellow, orange and blue lighting. It has something of a sort of painting type look to it throughout. Its set in a ficticious land but one tha appears very Russian in style, perhaps art nouveau.

The actions that take place seem very blunt and quite sudden at times. The various characters are quite frank and straight to the point in nature, in dialogue and behaviourally. You could say there's a frantic sense to it but then the plot pace, or so I felt anyway, as I say was generally quite slow. Its certainly got that cult film in the making feel to it. I found it a bit hard to keep track of the story in parts but then as some of you may have gathered from previous reviews, I can be a bit easily distracted and especially complicated storylines aren't necessarily my 'thing'. This seemed very much like a comic book (turned to real life, of course) depiction of someones wild imagination. There's definitely a strong quirkiness throughout, incase you hadn't guessed that already. It certainly left me guessing what may happen at any given point, since the plot twists seemed quite random and it was certainly a pleasing watch to the eye. Its split in to various parts, as if its a book thats being read out loud, only when each new part starts, it appears on screen along with a painting, somewhat like old (silent?) black and white films.

The cinematography in this film s particularly good and I imagine this film would look especially good when viewed on a particularly large screen, or if seen in a cinema, although of course now its out on DVD. Although I found the plot to be ultimately rather slow and the direction to be confusing, its still quite engrossing, which I put down to the interesting use of camerawork, obviously the style (lightning etc.) factor and the quirkiness of the characters, plus the use of music. There is a heavy use of music, classical pieces and various incidental pieces - mainly string instruments, heightening the tension as relevant to the scene. I felt that the use of the score really added to the atmosphere in this film - it again, along with the lighting etc., has a really Eastern European or perhaps moreso Russian feel to it, although later on it also has a bit of an Italian feel to it too (when mandolin type instrument can be heard). There's also dream like chime pieces played once or twice and even a Transylvanian feel in one scene, with sombre organ music played while one moody authoritative character plods down a hotel corridor.

It overall has such a dreamlike feel to it that it did reel me in but its hard to convey this without providing actual clips of the film itself. If your familiar with the directors previous films (its directed by Wes Anderson, who also directed The Royal Tennenbaums, Rushmore, the Darjeeling Limited etc.), then you'll likely have a good rough idea of what this is like. There's a believability (I may be slightly making up such terms, I admit but hopefully you know what I mean(!)) issue, in terms of what happens and the consequences - again thinking about this, it very much makes me think of this being a dream like depiction. I wouldn't say it entirely takes away from the film - perhaps it adds to it in a way. There's definitely a sort of larger than life and fantastical element to it.

This won't appeal to everyone, by any means but then Wes Andersons films do tend to be that way. The dialogue is quite poetic, at least in various scenes throughout although not exclusively, due to some more sombre dialogue in parts and even curse words uttered ocassionally (believe it or not!). Yes this is really quite a quirky film but it is rather engrossing and could certainly have been worse.… Expand
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NouraEleanorJan 3, 2020
Everything is directed with perfection. Unlike any other movies, this movie has chapters and uses lots of plots. The only thing that I don't give it 10 is just because how short and fast the story was. I didn't get a chance to understand itEverything is directed with perfection. Unlike any other movies, this movie has chapters and uses lots of plots. The only thing that I don't give it 10 is just because how short and fast the story was. I didn't get a chance to understand it from the first watch. But, I can accept it.… Expand
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RobwinzApr 19, 2020
Wes Anderson's masterpiece, this movie has got an amazing vintage look to it and it's got some god damn phenomenal camera work. Also, this movie has got an interesting story with some really talented actors and they all do a really good jobWes Anderson's masterpiece, this movie has got an amazing vintage look to it and it's got some god damn phenomenal camera work. Also, this movie has got an interesting story with some really talented actors and they all do a really good job for what they're given. Finally, M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes) and Zero (Tony Revolori) have got some really good chemistry with each other and there's a lot of heart and soul with their characters.… Expand
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JamesDefoeJul 11, 2020
Despite having stunning visuals and likeable characters, many of the events that you would want to watch unfold happens off screen and you never get to see it. The narrative also never does enough effort to be less predictable. Overall,Despite having stunning visuals and likeable characters, many of the events that you would want to watch unfold happens off screen and you never get to see it. The narrative also never does enough effort to be less predictable. Overall, though, it is a pleasant experience.… Expand
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akshatmahajanAug 8, 2021
The Grand Budapest Hotel has nothing new in it, it is same flashback story telling about a crime adventure. What makes this movie different is that it was executed in a different way. These type of stories don't have impact on audience thatThe Grand Budapest Hotel has nothing new in it, it is same flashback story telling about a crime adventure. What makes this movie different is that it was executed in a different way. These type of stories don't have impact on audience that much but the execution of this movie made this movie to have impact on tue audience.

Almost everything in this movie; direction, acting, pace setting, tone built-up was good. The interaction scenes between two main leads were grasping. The pace and tone setting was also good. Everything in the movie looked real, not forceful. Only thing which I didn't like about this movie was that last hour was very much uneven and was little bit unbalanced. Overall, you must give it a try. You will enjoy this different adventure which comprises of crime and drama.… Expand
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geewahJan 31, 2021
Must see and arguably the best movie of 2014.
This is a movie only Wes Anderson could bring to life.
As with all things Wes, style and composition is as important as story and with this he nails both. Quirky, smart, beautiful apply to bothMust see and arguably the best movie of 2014.
This is a movie only Wes Anderson could bring to life.
As with all things Wes, style and composition is as important as story and with this he nails both.
Quirky, smart, beautiful apply to both story and style.
How Ralph Fiennes wasn't nominate for an Oscar remains a mystery.… Expand
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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021
Its so original, colorful and absurd that you will like it. The cast is absolutely amazing.
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NickTheCritickApr 23, 2022
Monsieur Gustave is the concierge but in fact the director of the Grand Budapest Hotel located in the imaginary Zubrowka. Above all, she enjoys the confidence (and something more) of elderly ladies. One of these, Madame D., entrusts him withMonsieur Gustave is the concierge but in fact the director of the Grand Budapest Hotel located in the imaginary Zubrowka. Above all, she enjoys the confidence (and something more) of elderly ladies. One of these, Madame D., entrusts him with a precious painting. Following her death, her son Dimitri accuses M. Gustave of murdering her. The man ends up in prison. The close complicity that binds him to his very young newly hired immigrant goalkeeper Zero will be of great help.
Anderson wants to make us smile about the countless adventures to which he subjects his protagonists. However, this does not cancel, indeed accentuates, the reflection on those borders that for too long in Europe have been points of no return for tens of thousands of people arrested and made to disappear and today they reappear in other less tragically evident but always fundamentally hostile ways.
However, this film also wants to be, from its very abstract as well as sharply mild beginning, a reflection on the art of storytelling.… Expand
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JJ2FAS4UDec 29, 2021
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AgentLviJul 7, 2023
not bad movie, but not good either. The story is really miss & match, visual is decent, and the voice is also decent
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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022
A must see movie, the screenplay is EXCELLENT, the acting is very good, the best Wes Anderson movie.
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oblivion531Oct 14, 2022
Interesting plot, beautiful and stunning pictures, good acting and soundtrack. Just perfect.
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frightopiaMar 19, 2023
This film was extremely Wes Anderson, which is a good thing of course. Such a beautiful film.
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omotestGumpApr 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 andDirector 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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