Grand Budapest Hotel

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March 20, 2015 at 9:54 pm #21158

wv
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How come nobody ever told me about this one?
What a truly delightful, quirky, warm movie.
Wow.
Wes Anderson has done some good stuff.

March 20, 2015 at 11:02 pm #21159

PA Ram
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I am not a big fan of Wes Anderson but I was pleasantly surprised by this film.

The highlight for me was Ralph Fiennes performance. The bond between him and the lobby boy(Tony Revolori) was the heart and soul of the film. It was a fun film with enjoyable performances. A very good film and by far my favorite Wes Anderson film.

"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

March 21, 2015 at 8:27 am #21167

TSRF
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The wife and I actually saw this on in the theater. We watched it again on PPV with our kids, and, like most movies I guess, there is a big difference. On the big screen it was, well, Grander.

So many quirky, funny things going on and so many great actors, definitely worth several viewings. I am a big Bill Murray fan and was glad to see him in this movie, but my favorite “bit” roles were Jeff Goldblum as the lawyer and Willam Defoe as the assassin. The whole jail stuff was also pee your pants funny.

March 21, 2015 at 9:31 am #21173

nittany ram
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PA Ram wrote:

I am not a big fan of Wes Anderson but I was pleasantly surprised by this film.

The highlight for me was Ralph Fiennes performance. The bond between him and the lobby boy(Tony Revolori) was the heart and soul of the film. It was a fun film with enjoyable performances. A very good film and by far my favorite Wes Anderson film.

I have to say I’m surprised. I would have pegged you for a Wes Anderson fan. I love his style. For some reason, Moonrise Kingdom makes me think of wv, btw.

March 21, 2015 at 9:47 am #21175

wv
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PA Ram wrote:

I am not a big fan of Wes Anderson but I was pleasantly surprised by this film.

The highlight for me was Ralph Fiennes performance. The bond between him and the lobby boy(Tony Revolori) was the heart and soul of the film. It was a fun film with enjoyable performances. A very good film and by far my favorite Wes Anderson film.

What dont you like about Wes Anderson’s movies?

Darjeeling Express
Moonrise Kingdom
Royal Tannenbaums
Rushmore
The Life Aquatic
Bottle Rocket

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March 21, 2015 at 10:29 am #21184

PA Ram
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Oddly enough, I think it’s his “style” I’m not a big fan of, and I’m not sure why. In many ways it seems like a diorama come to life and while I respect that he has his owns style to things, I think my preference is toward a more gritty reality. Think Scorsese.

It’s just a flavor thing, really.

On the other hand–I think his style was perfect for telling “The Grand Budapest Hotel” story. But even that would not have worked for me if not for the brilliant performance of Ralph Fiennes.

I think the word I want to use is “pretentious”.

I know that sounds very insulting but I’m not really trying to insult him. The best thing I can say is that it’s just my particular taste. The style attempts to overwhelm the plot for me. I could not even get through “The Life Aquatic” or “Moonrise Kingdom”

Also anything he casts Owen Wilson in loses points for me. He is my least favorite actor hands down. He’s on my “I don’t get” list, along with Kathie Lee Gifford, Kim Kardashian and others.

But as I said, I did like this film. I actually thought of the list of Best Picture nominees it was one of the top three or four.

"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

March 21, 2015 at 10:56 am #21188

PA Ram
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For the record, in no particular order, some of my current favorite directors:

Christopher Nolan(although I was let down by “Interstellar”).

Martin Scorsese(his later films have had their share of disappointments as well).

Tarantino.

Coen Brothers.

David Fincher.

Steven Spielberg.

David O. Russell

Some directors can be hit or miss for me–just inconsistent, but when they HIT it’s great:

Paul Thomas Anderson(There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights)

Ridley Scott(Alien, Blade Runner)

Tim Burton(he has his own quirky style for sure–but I like it–maybe it’s a bit darker than Wes Anderson).

"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

March 21, 2015 at 2:46 pm #21217

canadaram
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We are a pro Wes Anderson household and we loved Grand Budapest Hotel. We’ve seen’em all. Even “The Fantstic Mr. Fox” is great.

March 21, 2015 at 4:34 pm #21221

PA Ram
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"Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. " Philip K. Dick

March 22, 2015 at 12:46 am #21233

waterfield
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Nobody told you ? I think this was nominated for several academy awards including Best Picture. I loved the quirkyness of the film. Especially the chase in the snow. One of those old time Hollywood movies where you can go with your family and just have an enjoyable evening.
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