We went tonight to see the Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and I would highly recommend it. It is fun, tells a grand tale and has a host of compelling performances, the greatest of which is Ralph Fiennes. He simply shines on the screen, perfectly suited for this part as a devoted concierge and possible benefactor of a fortune from one of his many elderly “loves,” who visits the hotel every year.
His sidekick, the film newcomer Tony Revolori, is a perfect companion for Fiennes, and the duo are quite endearing as they deal with the dastardly deeds of Adrien Brody and Willem Dafoe.
The rest of the huge cast includes the likes of F. Murray Abraham, Mathieu Amalric, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, Bill Murray, Edward Norton, Saoirse Ronan, Jason Schwartzman, Tilda Swinton, Tom Wilkinson, and Owen Wilson, all of whom are convincing in their roles, and also clearly enjoying their chance to be part of this film experience.
Yes, go see this movie if you want to have a nostalgic look back into the world of “grand hotels” as well as enjoy some raucous storytelling. You will be entertained.
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