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The Grand Budapest Hotel

2014
Comedy, Drama
1h 39m
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Rated 03 Feb 2014
10
98th
Residing firmly in the upper tier of Anderson's canon, "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is littered with both visual gags and delicious tongue-in-cheek dialogue. Planimetric compositions often overloaded past their natural breaking point, great references to both the history of cinema in general and Anderson's own work in particular and a number of delicious sequences (the secret society of concierges, Joppling chasing Kovacs, the shoot-out in the hotel etc.) make this a spectacular spectacle.
Rated 03 Sep 2014
76
87th
Filmgoers should be thankful for the amount of work Anderson is prepared to do to fill each shot and scene with as much pleasure as possible. Here, the theme seems to be that civilisation may be a veneer, but when it crumbles we are likely left with something much worse, and that, once what took centuries to build is gone, to look back at it, even just a few years or decades later, is to look into a lost realm that can serve only to measure the distance we have, in most respects, fallen.
Rated 09 Feb 2014
100
99th
Sublime, cinematic excellence, the way Charlie Chaplin, as a director, would make a movie in the 21st century. A pure joy to watch, I will watch this over and over and over again!
Rated 24 Nov 2014
98
97th
This may be Wes Anderson's best piece of work to date! The Grand Budapest Hotel, as mean-spirited as it tries to be, it manages to balance out pure watchability with it's impressive acting, great writing, really good directing, and all of the fake mustaches. Good production (as usual) and a weird, good feel. My favorite part? Probably the music. I personally liked Willem Dafoe's character but they are all good. Worth the watch for sure! Especially if you love film in general.
Rated 05 Mar 2014
75
57th
When I buy a ticket for an Anderson-film, I buy a ticket for another world. But somewhere, something went wrong. I can't tell whether the problem lies with me, or with the film. The style, flair, acting are all present, and it has an original script. So why can't I become a part of this world? There is something about these characters that refuse my involvement. Wes Anderson might have overdone himself.
Rated 16 Jul 2015
90
97th
Utterly, captivatingly charming. Time flew by and I felt sad when it was over. But enough about that youtube baby sloth video; The Grand Budapest Hotel was utterly, captivatingly charming. Time flew by and I felt sad when it was over.
Rated 30 Mar 2014
95
97th
A story of vile behavior juxtaposed to the apex of human civility and courtship, brought to you full frame in precise symmetry, with the charming consistency that Wes Anderson leaves as his trademark. A nursery rhyme of murder, deceit and confections if you will.
Rated 29 Jul 2014
80
84th
There is a huge amount of fun to be had here. The glorious set design is captured by some wonderful camerawork, and the world that has been created is peopled with some wonderfully-realised characters. Fiennes steals the show, but the ensemble players are very effective, and newcomer Revolori does a great job. The tone feels somewhat different to some of Anderson's other work I have seen recently, perhaps not as whimsical, but it still oozes charm. Recommended.
Rated 19 Mar 2014
95
92nd
The world building alone is incredible. Like all of Anderson's movies, it's heavy on dry wit with many instances of high absurdity measured with perfect moments of emotional impact. His storytelling methods have grown exponentially and this may be his most ambitious yet. It's the kind of movie fans of his will want to savour and live in long after it's finished.
Rated 14 Mar 2014
95
98th
While many films cosset the audience with a veil, Anderson rejects reality at every waking moment. His locales are elaborate sets, stages, paintings, backdrops, right angles and hard lines. He embraces the unreal nature of the medium, and by doing so paints a picture as intricate and marvelous as Van Gogh or Monet.
Rated 31 Mar 2014
90
80th
Without doubt the best story Anderson has made and it's a visual beast, yet I was a bit disappointed to see the quirky auteur steer away a bit from the genuine heart and humanity he tried to bring to the forefront in "Moonrise Kingdom" back to the detached wit that sometimes irritated me about his earlier works. Regardless, Gustave and Moustafa are both excellent characters and the central themes of manners and the influence of other people on us is explored very well.
Rated 03 May 2014
70
65th
Peculiar and occasionally amusing. Ralph Fiennes makes this my favorite Wes Anderson.
Rated 23 Jun 2014
63
61st
The power of Anderson's best films -- Rushmore, Tenenbaums -- came partly from the tension between his intricate, painstakingly composed aesthetic and a roaring current of anguish and regret residing, raw, just below the surface. As his films become more clockwork in their plotting and Anderson enjoys more control over his aesthetic, I'm finding it harder and harder to tap into that reservoir of emotion. TGBH is a well-crafted ship in a bottle: immaculate, impressive, and ultimately inaccessible.
Rated 20 Mar 2014
94
99th
This really was just wonderful. The whole film rips along at a rapid pace; full of Anderson's precision whimsy and merticulos absurdity, perhaps even more so than many of his previous efforts. This sits closer to 'Mr Fox' rather than 'Darjeeling' for example. The supurb Fiennes is an amazing piece of casting, and Desplat's musical score is a joy. Funny, touching and punctilious scenes flow briskly one after the other demanding that multiple viewings will be required.
Rated 11 Apr 2014
100
97th
It's easily one of my favorite movies I've seen. Its stylistically beautiful, the gags are spot on, the characters are shallow on the surface but become deep through what they do and the genius of Andersons editing which creates personality out of visual queues. It's a beautiful story, told through two perspectives, Told first at the beginning by the writer of a novel from his account of the story an aging lonely hotel owner told him over dinner one night. Its wondrous, poignant and inspiring.
Rated 07 Jun 2014
95
96th
It's about art, and war, and violence, and connection. Mostly connection, I guess. It's about life. And legacy. And the importance of storytelling to keep legacies alive. It's also a very funny war picture spoof, and a surprisingly moving surrogate father-son tale, and an often-hilarious character piece. Mostly it's about connection, though. It's a Wes Anderson movie, is what it is. His best since TENENBAUMS.
Rated 18 Jun 2014
98
98th
Anderson is a dedicated artist. His films are like moving oil paintings and everything you get to see is insanely gorgeous. GBH may be his most mature film yet, his darkest and most violent as well. There are flairs of Tarantino scattered about, but the effect is terrific. Fiennes is a perfect fit for this universe and a great lead for this mind-blowing ensemble cast. Of course the dialogue is fascinating and the eccentric visual touches are characteristic of an Anderson film; twee made for me.
Rated 19 Jun 2014
90
96th
You expect the all-too familiar patented whimsy and artistic idiosyncrasy and you marvel just the same. Anderson shows no signs of veering away from his distinctive style, nor should he. I, for one, have never grown tired of his elaborately gorgeous set-pieces or of his characters' absurd hijinks. All these are impressive enough but what tips TGBH over to greatness is its vein of understated sadness and lurking tragedy buried beneath, which gives it its beating heart.
Rated 02 Mar 2015
80
99th
A piece of juvenile nonsense disguised as brilliance. Or should that be: A piece of juvenile nonsense disguised in brilliance. Either way, I adored it!
Rated 16 Sep 2015
70
90th
Jesus Haploid Christ, is -everyone- & their idiomatic brother in this? One of WA's finest achievements, quite appropriately set during a fantastical combo of WWs, but particularly salient is WWI-- seemingly 'the end of history,' even as both the illumination of the Oct. Rev. & space exploration, & also the horror of the atom bomb & rise of fascism, were yet to come. [refers you to user djross for the end of my argument, both cos I am lazy as shit & his reading is pretty much the same as my own].
Rated 07 Mar 2014
94
96th
Sensational cinematography! The consequently symmetric framing opens up new camera perspectives and creates beautiful new views of standards such as the shootout scene. Wes Anderson revives and cleverly updates the slapstick humor of the silent movie era which (with absolutely no exception) his actors perform so brilliantly and so well timed that a cheshire cat sized grin will persistently stick to your face until the curtains close to that wild balalaika orchestra.
Rated 08 Mar 2014
50
52nd
Dare I say it may have been a little too Wes Anderson?
Rated 12 Jun 2014
90
94th
Yet another beautiful, detailed world is meticulously crafted and captured at a stellar pace by the Anderson camp. Ralph Fiennes is wonderful as Gustave, and there are plenty of awesome cameos sprinkled about (a bald Harvey Keitel being my personal favorite). Visually, it's precise, and the dialogue, consistently witty. Undeniably Anderson.
Rated 15 Nov 2014
78
82nd
Can a naughty monkey appreciate the subtleties of a fine earl grey? I suppose one could if it had never eaten a banana. But once the sweetness of the banana is known, the earl grey becomes a brown liquid that reminds the monkey that at that exact moment, he's not eating a banana.
Rated 28 Nov 2014
5
91st
A story-within-a-story-within-a-film, functioning as an ode to storytelling and its ability to make sense of and shape shared experience into something more than just a recitation of historical events - as well as its limitations, of which the distinctly un-romantic ending, flatly conveyed by Zero, is a reminder. I'm really digging how Anderson's diorama aesthetic is pushing itself further with each film, and I enjoyed this as much as anything of his I've yet seen.
Rated 26 Jan 2015
98
93rd
One of the best art ever seen in my life.
Rated 04 Feb 2015
87
88th
Probably Anderson's most charming, surprising film. In most ways it's his best: it's funnier, better written, more original, gorgeous, and simply fuller than the usual fan favorites. The quick pace and engaging plot distract from his his typically obnoxious quirks like thinly drawn characters and tiresome irony, and touches like the nesting framing devices and Fiennes pitch-perfect acting push it into the stratosphere. Coming from someone perpetually skeptical of Anderson, this is a great film.
Rated 11 Feb 2015
95
97th
One of my favorites of the year. Absolutely hysterical, with a ton of great performances (it's great to see F. Murray Abraham again, and all the big names are having loads of fun). This is definitely my favorite Wes Anderson movie, and I can watch it over and over again without getting tired of its quirky, unique sense of style and comic timing.
Rated 12 Apr 2015
90
96th
"Hostel" for liberals and philanthropists.
Rated 24 Aug 2021
85
94th
Minor complaints: Dafoe looks like he's auditioning for the role of Dick Dasterdly. Tilda is on the same old age makeup kick as Guy Pearce in Prometheus where I assume they just forget to show us the young scenes, or something? This is highly entertaining and keeps a frenetic pace but didn't quite grab me by the feelings like some of his other films have. Set design is immaculate and alone warrants a viewing. Watched in prep of a Top 7 screen draft I hosted with friends. You should try one too.
Rated 05 Mar 2014
8
78th
(after repeat viewings) About as skillfully realized as Anderson's craft is ever going to be, boasting plenty of goofball antics and stunningly choreographed cinematography. I can imagine his studiously deadpan style leaving some viewers cold, though his distinct offbeat approach has most definitely matured in accommodating a more fully developed storyline. A most enjoyable film and one of the year's highlights so far.
Rated 10 Mar 2014
85
67th
Not quite in Wes Anderson's top tier for me - reserved only for Moonrise Kingdom and Tenenbaums for now - but it comes real close. A wickedly funny, joyously watchable Russian doll of a story, packed with wonderful performances and some of the most beautiful cinematography ever committed to film. Every last shot, last frame, is finely honed and meticulously coloured; it's 100 minutes of flip-book photography, and every snap's a keeper.
Rated 14 Mar 2014
60
19th
I love the sets that Anderson creates, and he doesn't let up with this one. The intricacy and detail put into every corner of the frame is that of an auteur; a man who knows what he wants his film to look like. Gustave and Zero were great leading characters and are full of all the Anderson tropes; funny, lucky, MacGyver-like, and quirky. That said, the film felt almost "too" Wes Anderson-like. It combined all the elements of his previous films that help define them and it was simply too much.
Rated 18 Mar 2014
88
84th
So many beautiful shots. Fiennes does a great job and the rest of the cast serve solid support. The verbose dialogue and delivery of narration do get a little old at times, even though making fun of it is often part of the comedy. Whimsical, comical, and entertaining.
Rated 21 Mar 2014
100
99th
This movie is simply amazing! There are so many fun characters, exciting scenes and laugh out loud moments. The cast are all outstanding. Ralph Fiennes, Willem Dafoe and Tony Revolori are my favorite of so many great performances in the film. Wes Anderson does a great job directing and writing. The film is more violent than other films by Anderson. I highly recommend this film!
Rated 07 Jun 2014
60
57th
Wes Anderson is becoming the Michael Bay of artistic movies. I am not sure if this a compliment or an insult, take it as you wish.
Rated 19 Jun 2014
79
85th
I've found Edward Norton's part really funny: a police officer who's always late and is nothing more than an observer! Anderson is improving his camera work with more engaging stories. I'm looking forward to his next work.
Rated 08 Jul 2014
62
47th
Diverting, but Anderson's ornate style and precious tone deprives the proceedings of the gravity the somber subject matter seems to call for. The final effect is insensitive, even inhuman and trivializing, his characters coming to resemble prettily painted baubles bouncing around in an elaborate, whirring colored pinball machine. Their deaths have about as much impact as Wile E. Coyote falling off a cliff. Anderson parodies Ophuls and a lot of very good art but without understanding it.
Rated 12 Jul 2014
55
35th
A broad range of A-list actors on a lovely symmetrical and colorful backdrop, that must seem rather exotic if you've never stumbled drunkenly about in the city center of Prague. And boy have I done just that! Also in Budapest. And Warsaw. You should go to Eastern Europe. Beer is really cheap there. But I digress. Where was I? Oh yeah: it's also rather whimsy and failed to engage me in any of the characters. Go to Vienna as well. You can take the boat to Bratislava from there.
Rated 23 Aug 2014
7
84th
I'm not someone who automatically loves everything Wes Anderson touches, but this is actually really excellent. A visual, emotional, atmospheric, humorous feast. I just watched it a couple days ago and I'd already be willing to watch it again, something I've only felt about maybe three movies this year.
Rated 25 Sep 2014
91
91st
A wonderful romp with Ralph Fiennes as the concierge of the old hotel framed for murder. There was an unexpected scene around almost every corner. It was thoroughly enjoyable and amusing. I loved the lighthearted approach to the story telling. The comic timing was impeccable. There were many memorable comic moments. Lots of great cameos. Beautiful scenery and wonderful quirky characters. And the music was whimsical and playful.
Rated 02 Dec 2014
91
97th
Wes Anderson is someone I've described as hit and miss but with a very high ceiling. After a very good Moonrise Kingdom he puts out this effort which at certain moments perfectly blew me away. This is the kind of movie that makes you feel alive again and inspires the hunt for other greatness.
Rated 16 Feb 2015
75
77th
It finally happened! A (live action) Wes Anderson movie I like! Sure his limited bag of tricks (pretty as they may be) are a bit overused, and I still think he's a terrible character director, but in this particular tale, that doesn't matter. I liked it.
Rated 28 Mar 2015
75
56th
A lot of fun. The amount of affectation and twee-ness in Wes Anderson's films though, and just his stylings in general, often leave me struggling to engage emotionally and feeling like his characters are robbed of the sympathy they deserve, and this film is no different in that regard. Ralph Fiennes is incredible here.
Rated 12 May 2015
91
96th
The first movie I've seen in over a decade that I was truly sorry to see end. Utterly charming.
Rated 12 May 2015
8
71st
There's no shocker here: Anderson's "Grand Budapest Hotel" stands out as one of 2014's best in both witty and visually involving gags and in overall environmental splendor.
Rated 08 Jun 2015
90
98th
Every shot perfectly framed. Beautiful to look at. Ralph Fiennes incredibly funny. Only downside was Edward Norton. He stood out from the widely varied cast as the weak link. Just didn't look as committed to his role as the other actors.
Rated 30 Oct 2015
9
92nd
The visuals are so remarkably entrancing and vibrantly varied here (hotels, prisons, mansions, and mountaintops) that you find yourself as excited to see what the next scene looks like as much as what happens in it-and that's not to say the writing is sub-par: Within a cute 4-tiered narrative, a wild and wacky plot of murder, money, and escape takes place with plenty of quirky characters (Fiennes is fantastic) and well-placed bits of goofiness and expletives that break up the dazzling dialogue.
Rated 06 Mar 2016
87
87th
An absolute gem of a movie - the sets and cinematoraphy employed by Wes Anderson is simply marvelous and a visual delight. Ralph Fiennes delivers a fantastic performance as well, and it is entertaining throughout, though the plot itself is a bit generic.
Rated 13 Mar 2014
88
96th
With this exquisitely detailed and and gloriously madcap caper film, Wes Anderson has perfected the unique style he's developed through Tenenbaums, Steve Zissou, Darjeeling and Mr Fox. This film cracks along at such a fine pace that you can barely appreciate all the meticulously crafted decor, costumes and locations. But what's more, the characters of Zero, Gustave, Agatha and the writer are so likeable, it's impossible not to fall in love with the whole story and the crazy world it's set in. A
Rated 16 Mar 2014
65
74th
A masterpiece of set dressing.
Rated 20 Mar 2014
94
86th
Awesome! Reminds me a lot of Mr Fox... which I guess it's a good thing if you liked it!
Rated 22 Mar 2014
99
97th
Wes Anderson's most West Anderson movie. In my opinion he just put together his very best movie.
Rated 22 Mar 2014
80
81st
Yes, yes Anderson's formal dedication is impressive (and even Ozu-esque at times!) but the most impressive thing about this movie is how it is quietly, unassumingly sad and heartbreaking. This is the dude who use to end all of his movies with the emotional equivalent of fireworks, but now he has no problem letting the pathos creep through the wonderful artifice. Maybe it's just a bit too short, though?
Rated 27 Mar 2014
75
83rd
Anderson's finest since 'The Royal Tenenbaums' and a good deal better than his latest 'Moonrise Kingdom'.
Rated 29 Mar 2014
95
91st
An Agatha Christie whodunit mystery by way of Wes Anderson. Features all of the usual stylings expected with a Wes Anderson feature put to use to create an exquisite period comedy that draws you in with poetic dialogue and blink-and-you-miss-them cameos from an A-list cast. Ralph Fiennes is magnificent throughout, hilariously absurd and charming with his raunchy shenanigans.
Rated 29 Mar 2014
96
94th
Full of vibrant Wes Anderson style, The Grand Budapest Hotel comes alive thanks to the grand cast full of diverse characters and intriguing set pieces. Fiennes delivers one of his most rounded performances in years and it truly is captivating. Wildly humorous at times and full of dark imaginative wit, you will be sitting there at times completley entranced by the images displayed on the screen. Easily one of the best films in years, it is full of heart, soul and emotion.
Rated 31 Mar 2014
76
57th
Overwrought.
Rated 31 Mar 2014
84
87th
After thinking on it for a bit, I think that The Grand Budapest Hotel ranks up in the upper echelon of Anderson movies. Ralph Fiennes is phenomenal. The movie is excellent anyway (if you're a fan of Anderson's work, you know what you're getting into), but he kicks it up another notch and he's just hilarious. It's as gorgeous to look at as you would think, and the ensemble cast is great/hilarious as well. Well worth your time.
Rated 05 Apr 2014
85
90th
This movie has the quirkiness and feel of a Wes Anderson movie that is just hard not to love. At points it does seem like a bit much and the movie almost gets lost in it, but this is still a great fun night at the movies. All the actors are excellent and Ralph Fiennes probably gives his best performance since In Bruges.
Rated 05 Apr 2014
99
98th
It's clear that Anderson has honed his unique skills and trademarks over the years, because his last several offerings have been nothing short of bloody brilliant. Grand Budapest is a fanciful page-turner of a script, full of decadent storybook sets and a massive band of players doing the wonderful things Anderson has his players do. Fiennes in particular is a breath of fresh air. The film rolls along, not afraid of wearing its belt a couple notches loose. Yes. Uh huh. Uh huh. Right. Uh huh.
Rated 06 Apr 2014
95
92nd
The Grand Budapest Hotel totally exceeded my expectations! The design aesthetic was awe-inspiring, with pretty pink pastels and meticulous dollhouse like proportions. The stop-motion animation teamed with the laugh out loud Ralph Fiennes, brings to fruition a colour co-ordinated picture book full of nostalgia. This movie is a creatives person dream, imagination come to life, both stylistically and performance wise!
Rated 07 Apr 2014
95
93rd
This is kind of Wes Anderson's version of a thriller, which means that his prison escape sequence has a bunch of great visual gags, and his chase-on-skis makes for wonderful eye candy. This is Anderson's most visually impressive work yet; the amount of planning and effort that went into it is astounding. Furthermore, the cast is superb, with Ralph Fiennes giving a fantastic lead performance. (two times)
Rated 07 Apr 2014
4
74th
Wes Anderson has made many movies built on his distinctive and idiosyncratic visual schemes, but none before The Grand Budapest Hotel have been so lush with detail, or so rampant with experimentation and creativity. The various aspect ratios, the juxtaposition of painted backdrops with beautiful locations, the use of miniatures and subtle bits of animation, the opulent and ultra-detailed sets. It may be typical Wes Anderson production design, but it feels like something of a culmination.
Rated 10 Apr 2014
70
53rd
As opposite to Mendl's cakes, the strongest aspect of Anderson's film is the wrapping. Not only that, but the production design overwhelms the rest of the film. It was nowhere near as emtionally engaging as "Moonrise Kingdom" or solid as "The Royal Tenenbaums". That said, it is Anderson's greatest visual achevement (and that is saying A LOT!) also, I did enjoy it a whole lot. Fiennes was excellent and he had good chemistry with Tony Revolori.
Rated 20 Apr 2014
86
86th
On second thought (and a crucial re-watch of Royal Tenenbaums), I have to admit that this film doesn't quite reach the aching pathos Anderson achieved in that film and Rushmore, largely due to the incessant plottiness compared to those earlier works. That said, this is still Anderson's greatest aesthetic achievement to date and his most visually impressive film. In a lot of ways it's almost like a live-action, more adult Fantastic Mr. Fox.
Rated 26 Apr 2014
72
79th
The tale-within-a-tale structure of the film perfectly suits Anderson's storybook aesthetic; his immediately recognizable style is ever-present and well executed here. The performances are universally great from the ensemble, with Fiennes and Goldblum my personal favorites. My only issue with the film is that, while the plot is interesting and the writing witty, it seems to be lacking a true emotional core. This doesn't prevent the film from being entertaining - only from being a masterpiece.
Rated 21 May 2014
97
98th
We've all seen movies that have brilliant visuals accompanying a weak story. Well, the highest compliment I could possibly give this movie is that its story is just as amazing as its visuals.
Rated 21 May 2014
9
92nd
Wes still remains one of the most visually rewarding directors going around. Delightful or dark sequences, it doesn't matter, always the same level of polish. Has his usual batch of misfits pop up while Fiennes and newcomer Revolori lead the show admirely. Also, Goldblum will always be one of my absolute favourite humans.
Rated 28 May 2014
80
88th
Funny, wacky, visually beautiful, with fine actors in memorable roles. Your 'typical' Wes Anderson eye-candy laugh-fest.
Rated 02 Jun 2014
92
86th
Wes does it again.
Rated 05 Jun 2014
10
93rd
99 minutes of absolutely pure delight, darling.
Rated 05 Jun 2014
80
95th
Moonrise Kingdom ve Rushmore'u aratmayacak kalitede olmuş ve oyuncu kadrosu birbiriyle uyumluydu...
Rated 06 Jun 2014
7
94th
even more devastating on rewatch. i summarised my feelings here: http://themissingslate.com/2014/12/31/editors-films-of-2014/
Rated 07 Jun 2014
36
92nd
Incredible cinematography, just like Moonrise Kingdom not a single frame is wasted during the entire film. Not only is the cinematography fantastic but how the shots tell the story in this film is also. The use of reveals and gags is some of the best you'll find. Fantastic.
Rated 09 Jun 2014
75
81st
Between this and Moonrise Kingdom, I think Anderson's at the top of his game (though I will say I personally prefer the latter). He's assembled another brilliant cast, with Fiennes giving one of my favourite performances I've ever seen from him. The trademark quirkiness, deadpan humour, colours, camera movements, symmetry - all there. I liked it a lot. I did find it a little lacking in character. I just didn't relate to or feel as invested in the characters as I have done in his other films.
Rated 21 Jun 2014
63
54th
Anderson's follow-up to MK is another hipster-adored baroque tale of love and loneliness. With the most grandiloquent set-pieces of the auteur's career, it also marks his return to quirk, depressing family stories, as Fiennes, the concierge, tries to claim a picture from one of his most beloved clients/affairs, who left it for him in her testament, and gets trapped, along with his messenger/protégé/future heir, in a path of violence by the old lady's family (or Adrien Brody, the evil son).
Rated 29 Jun 2014
79
94th
Viciously mean spirited and sometimes grisly Anderson film. Still that same brilliant writing and humor with the same silly set pieces and dated look.
Rated 30 Jun 2014
77
71st
wes anderson will always give you what you expect. light hearted, fantastic dry humor. i do prefer any of his films bar fantastic mr fox over this one, though. except that none of them have fiennes in them, who truly made this movie.
Rated 11 Jul 2014
84
77th
The framing story is completely superfluous and I don't think Anderson's style feels as magical to me anymore, but the film still won me over. A lot of amusing moments and characters and a fun story go a long way, and Anderson's visual style still has its charms.
Rated 26 Jul 2014
94
72nd
Visually his best, but too rushed.
Rated 27 Jul 2014
92
85th
Stylistically similar to the majority of Wes Anderson's other films. The narrative isn't particularly riveting or compelling. The very subtle charms and quirks of this film, the it's characters, and settings make it easy to love. Also, as usual, the casting is absolutely perfect. One of my favorites by Wes Anderson...
Rated 30 Jul 2014
85
89th
A very good Wes Anderson.
Rated 01 Aug 2014
88
89th
Every character is so well acted and the comedy so far over the top. Wes Anderson may be an acquired taste, but this is a whole lot of fun either way.
Rated 07 Aug 2014
93
90th
Loved the shit out of this. God bless you Wessie
Rated 11 Aug 2014
80
68th
While watching this movie I remember thinking how glad I was that Wes Anderson is just... around. I wish there were more people like him making movies in their own little Universes without getting all tied up with logic and reality and how other people make movies. I can think of maybe... 5 other living filmmakers who isolate themselves like this, but I wish they all did.
Rated 13 Aug 2014
88
84th
All the usual Wes Anderson goodies are on display. This time, with Ralph Fiennes at the helm, the movie unravels like a fine chocolate truffle. It doesn't disappoint.
Rated 17 Aug 2014
85
85th
Take a whole host of A List actors, including an absolutely razor sharp Ralph Feinnes. Stir vigourously into a crazy plot about a Will, and season with murder, art theft, nonspecific warfare and subterfuge. Add plenty of really witty dialogue, surreal set pieces and fine comedic moments. Place mixture in a rambling "communist era" ostentatious hotel, and allow to smoulder for 100 minutes. TGBH is a delightfully packaged story that is as perfectly constructed as its famous Mendl chocolates.
Rated 18 Aug 2014
50
40th
If you take all the mise-en-scene out of ANY Anderson film, basically, you'll end up with a plot a demented retard could do better. This time, Anderson can't even rely on his so-called charming dialogue - reason? - needs more Bill Murray.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
79
77th
Maybe it seems over the top at times, but it never feels like it's anything but humor done in good taste. The whole film is beautifully executed, with a sense of whimsy that pervades every aspect of the film, from the acting to the cinematography.
Rated 15 Sep 2014
82
71st
Better than I expected! Wes Anderson is hit and miss for me, but this one was really great. Loved the filmography, especially the set design. The acting and writing was fantastic as well.
Rated 11 Oct 2014
90
91st
Wes Anderson again at his best. All the usual staples of his films all done a little differently: his typical visual style (yet exploring a Western European feel this time), wonderful ensemble cast (with some nice new faces). A wonderful performance by Ralph Fiennes whom we don't get to see enough of in my opinion. I would say that this film covers no new ground really, but since I love all of his films, I don't really mind.
Rated 04 Nov 2014
9
93rd
Fucking Wes Anderson is dropping F bombs fuck yeah. This movie was so Wes Anderson I thought it was a parody. It's also his best movie since Tenenbaums. The cast is great and they even kill Tilda Swinton super early so you don't have to look at her bony ass all movie, which is nice. Adrien Brody should be forced to wear stache at all times, just a great look. I thought I was supposed to be a fucking faggot? You are, but you're a bisexual.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
95
97th
Wes Anderson keeps getting better. Anderson has, with this film, firmly cemented himself as an all-time great director.
Rated 12 Jan 2015
88
91st
I laughed a lot, I cried a little, I enjoyed it all.
Rated 22 Jan 2015
9
91st
The Grand Budapest is one of my favourite films of 2014 and it's quite possibly Wes Anderson's finest work to date also. The impeccable and meticulous attention to detail makes this one of the most fascinating pieces of filmmaking I can recall. Every single frame could beautifully be hung on a wall in its own right. Ralph Fiennes hilariously gives another outstanding performance and also newcomer Anthony Quinonez, Jeff Goldblum & Willem Dafoe are the standouts of an incredible supporting cast.
Rated 23 Jan 2015
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94th
Wasn't sure to start with but then this charmed the hell out of me. Fantastic farce, brilliantly orchestrated and performed.
Rated 25 Jan 2015
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Though I'm not a fan of Anderson's visual style, the story here was really fun. Mostly, though, I just really loved Ralph Fiennes. For those who enjoy Anderson's style, this would be nearly perfect.
Rated 29 Jan 2015
75
89th
Very good.
Rated 31 Jan 2015
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93rd
Another fun Wes Anderson film littered with cameos, beautiful shots and great set design. Ralph Fiennes is fantastic as M. Gustave.

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