The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Grand Budapest in all of its glory. This is why films were once called motion pictures. 

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Wes Anderson paints a joyfully whimsical picture with such depth and empathy that it never ceases to be compelling. Sentimental yet invigoratingly truthful, The Grand Budapest is evocative, affecting and engrossingly entertaining.

That is what one calls an elevator pitch. 

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Ralph Fiennes composes a character of well-poised reservation, only to subvert this construction and shock audiences with his almost spontaneous combustions. Few and perfect.

Even amongst such colourful and dynamic performances from a stellar cast, Fiennes shines so singularly. Though I admit I’d wish for more of Tilda Swinton.

Alas, time is a cruel thing. 

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Needless to say, the picture is as visually sumptuous as it is emotionally impactful. The innovative pastiche of genres induces such energy without ever being restless.

It truly is a delightful triumph.

Verdict: Watch, even if you usually ignore art house pieces! Though hectic, the film is never less than coherent, provided you don’t stop to ponder over the meaning of every abstract symbol.

Love y’all.

E.