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The Grand Budapest Hotel Movie Review

Name: The Grand Budapest Hotel Movie Review
Item: The Grand Budapest Hotel
Rating: 4
Author: Smitha Joseph

The Grand Budapest Hotel Movie Review English

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Review for the film " The Grand Budapest Hotel"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 40 Minutes

Certificate: A

Released: 07-03-2014

Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Drama

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CAST & CREW

Adrien Brody

Bill Murray

Bob Balaban

Edward Norton

F Murray Abraham

Fisher Stevens

Harvey Keitel

Jason Schwartzman

Jeff Goldblum

Jude Law

Mathieu Amalric

Owen Wilson

Ralph Fiennes

Tom Wilkinson

Tony Revolori

Waris Ahluwalia

Willem Dafoe

Lea Seydoux

Saoirse Ronan

Tilda Swinton

Wes Anderson

Alexandre Desplat

Scott Rudin

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Producer:

Wes Anderson

Scott Rudin

Steven M Rales

Jeremy Dawson

Music Director:

Alexandre Desplat

Editor:

Barney Pilling

Director:

Wes Anderson

Supporting Actress:

Saoirse Ronan

Tilda Swinton

Lea Seydoux

Costume Designer:

Milena Canonero

Director of Photography:

Robert D Yeoman

Casting Director:

Douglas Aibel

Story Writer:

Wes Anderson

Supporting Actor:

Tom Wilkinson

F Murray Abraham

Waris Ahluwalia

Ralph Fiennes

Willem Dafoe

Jude Law

Adrien Brody

Tony Revolori

Harvey Keitel

Bob Balaban

Jeff Goldblum

Bill Murray

Owen Wilson

Mathieu Amalric

Jason Schwartzman

Fisher Stevens

Edward Norton

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The Grand Budapest Hotel Click to look into! >> Read More... is a dramedy, written and directed by Wes Anderson Wes Anderson (Wesley Wales Anderson) is an America >> Read More... . Hugo Guinness has co-written the script for this film. Scott Rudin Scott Rudin is a veteran American Film and theatri >> Read More... , Steven Rales, and Jeremy Dawson have co-produced this film with Wes Anderson. This film is distributed under the banner of Fox Searchlight Pictures. This film stars Ralph Fiennes “He who must not be named!” as often uttered in Ha >> Read More... and Tony Revolori Anthony Revolori also is known as Tony Revolori, i >> Read More... in the lead. The supporting cast of this film includes Adrien Brody Adrien Brody was born in a place called Woodhaven >> Read More... , Willem Dafoe He was considered to be one of the chillers in Hol >> Read More... , Saoirse Ronan Saoirse Ronan is an Irish- American actress. She w >> Read More... , Tilda Swinton Born in the UK to Judith Balfour and John Swinton, >> Read More... , Edward Norton He is known to be one of the actors that possess p >> Read More... , Jude Law Besides bagging nominations for two Screen Actors >> Read More... etc. The film got a theatrical release on 7 March 2014.

Plot

In a fictional Zubrowska, Zero Moustafa, a refugee, is employed by Monsieur Gustave H. Gustave as a lobby boy in the Grand Budapest Hotel. The swanky hotel has its colorful tales to talk of, when Gustave is accused of the murder of a wealthy client, Madame D., and is imprisoned. At the same, Zubrowska is held under siege by the fascists. Now it is up to Zero and Monsieur Gustave to prove their innocence, as well as save The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Star Performances

If the film has no songs, and yet it gives you the impression of a near-perfect musical, you know the musician has done a superb job. On that note, full marks to Alexandre Desplat.

Wes Anderson uses vibrant colors to describe an era gone by, using humor and drama in just the right quantity.

The pair of Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori is simply phenomenal. They are the heart and soul of this grand spectacle.

Analysis

If you are one of those, who is missing the dazzling Hollywood musicals, The Grand Budapest Hotel is a great solution to that. Despite having little to no songs, this slick dramedy, written and directed by Wes Anderson, is grand, opulent, and rich in emotions.

This film explores fascism, friendship, loyalty, and nostalgia, all in one go. The craftsmanship in this film is simply exquisite. Probably the makers had watched a huge cache of Europe-set Hollywood films or even glanced upon some alpine resorts of the yesteryears. That is reflected beautifully in this film.

Ralph Fiennes as the crafty, yet benevolent hotel concierge is simply fascinating. Nobody would believe that this is the same guy who would make us freak out as Amon Goth in ‘Schindler’s List’, or even Lord Voldemort in the eponymous “Harry Potter” franchise. Tony Revolori as the lobby boy Zero is to him what Robin is to Batman. His equation with Agatha, played by Saoirse Ronan, is endearing. Oh, almost forgot, we have the likes of Adrien Brody, Jude Law, and Willem Dafoe too!

Finding flaws in this film would be sheer nitpicking. However, even if ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ may not be the most profound film of Wes Anderson, it is the most enjoyable film for sure.

What's There?

Lavish, opulent sets
A delectable, rib-tickling screenplay by Wes Anderson and Hugo Guinness
Brilliant direction by Wes Anderson
Superb chemistry between Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori

What's Not There?

Minor flaws

Verdict

‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ is a grand visual spectacle, that must be watched by true movie buffs. If you wish for a lavish, endearing experience that leaves you with a smile, this is it!

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