Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Let's talk movies! The Grand Budapest Hotel

I love movies.  A lot.  So I like to go to movies quite regularly.  And as an adult there aren't always people with coordinating schedules to go with me.  So mostly I go alone.    Even though I have been told that this is a little strange, I enjoy it.

This past weekend I went to see:


Entering into a world created by Wes Anderson is like going on a vacation, to a place that doesn't exist in reality.  Immediately you are immersed in his world, with characters rich in back story, and sets soaked in detail.  The story is that of M. Gustav (Ralph Fiennes) , a hotel concierge, who treats his elderly blond female  guests with special "kindness" shall we say.  After one of his wealthy guests bequeaths him a priceless painting in her will, the plot thickens, and the story really begins.  There are many chase scenes, prison breaks, and lots of ridiculousness.  The actors in this movie are many of the Wes Anderson arsenal: Jason Schartzman, Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, and Owen Wilson.  As well as some wonderful new ones:  Saoirse Ronan (Agatha) and Tony Revolori (zero).  Every one of them  did a phenomial job guiding the viewer into this cinematic world.

Highly recommended for your viewing pleasure.