The Grand Budapest Hotel - Movie Review


The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest Hotel - Movie Review

To all cinephiles out there, Wes Anderson holds a special place in our film-filled hearts. As all exceptional directors are known for their unique perception of cinematography, color gradients, and other directorial nuances, Anderson is considered to be one of the most prominent modern visual auteurs of our time.

He practically makes his movies from scratch, writing the script, which is usually either self-inspired or based on a book. We all have one Wes Anderson movie on our all-time favorite movies list. For those who still haven’t realized the genius of Anderson films, The Grand Budapest Hotel is probably one of the best ones to start with.

This unmatched delightful production is bound to take you on an exclusive journey inside the director’s mind. All Wes Anderson movies have a hint of surrealness and whimsical notions in them, which are accurately depicted in this movie.

The movie begins with an elderly author reminiscing about his interview with Zero, the reclusive owner of The Grand Budapest Hotel, an ancient palace that once was home to elitists and separatists.


The elderly author is played by Tom Wilkinson, and his younger self by Jude Law. Gustave H, played by Ralph Fiennes is the hotel’s concierge, and is framed for the murder of one of the regulars in the hotel. More complications arise after the deceased left a priceless painting for him.

Following that, the movie follows the amusing game of cat and mouse between the concierge, who is on the run from the authorities, in hope of finding proof of his innocence. He is aided by aspiring bellhop Zero, who idolizes Gustave.

This movie will leave you reminiscing for simpler times, when movies did exactly what they’re supposed to do; take you on an imaginary journey filled with laughter, compassion, adventure, and love.

And on that note, Wes Anderson movies still manage to do just that. After viewing this movie, you might feel an aching sensation within you, craving more Anderson films, the next best thing would be the Moonrise Kingdom.


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