The
fantastic Mr. Anderson creates a new Old World
Wes Anderson's new
film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is a
visually stunning comic film set in an Old World hotel
in Zubrowka, a fictional '30s European nation. It’s full of Wes Anderson’s
trademark whimsy and it’s another showcase of how evolved Anderson is at
crafting delightful cinematic visuals.
The plot, like many
Anderson films, isn’t worth commenting on. Unfortunately, neither are the characters.
I respected this new Wes Anderson film, and many are calling it his
masterpiece, but I wish I had enjoyed it more. I’d love to watch the sled scene
again or actually visit any of the oversized buildings shown onscreen, but I just can’t fully
recommend the complete two hours.
Simply
put: Wes Anderson’s visuals and universe are
delightful to watch, but without characters to care about, I was ready to check
out early.
Award
potential: Ralph Fiennes pulls off proper Anderson comedy
and I hope he joins the team again, but there’s not enough here for award
consideration.
The ten
buck review: Barely worth ten bucks.
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