The latest movie from Wes Anderson has all the quirky elements one would expect to see in one of his features. It has it’s offbeat but fascinating characters made believable by it’s cast of talented actors. It features some very inventive production design that makes you wish there was a place actually like it, so you could see it. Even the music score seems to play to a different rhythm then most other movies. Yes Wes Anderson movies themselves have become their own genre, and if you like that style. You may very much like this one. I recently wrote a review of this movie for The Cinematic Katzenjammer. You can read the full review by clicking the link listed below this paragraph. Let me know what you thought of this movie, and any of the other films that Mr. Anderson has done. Do you think he is a visually artist or do you find his stuff to be pretentious. Thanks for reading.
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Great review, Vern. The score is a touch disappointing, as is the fact that you found the central story a little lacking. But I’m glad you like it anyway.
Hopefully, when I finally see it, I like it just as much. 🙂
I will be looking out for your review. Thanks for the comments
You can tell that this is a Wes Anderson movie right away. Every single frame just drips and oozes with French-inspired whimsy and pizzazz, which also gives its story extra-life. Good review Vern.
I read that last statement as french inspired Wine and pizza. That does sound tasty. Thanks for the thoughts
Good review, I am planning on seeing it this weekend.
Sweetness. Look forward to your thoughts about it.
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Nice review as always. Love the sound of your cinema – it sounds like the perfect place to watch this movie. I’m a big fan of Anderson, the way he translates pure imagination to the big screen fascinates me. There’s always depth within his features too – the style is loaded with meaning. He’s a very gifted director in my opinion and I can’t wait to see what he does next.
The theater I saw this in was beautiful but uber expensive. Won’t see too many there Thanks for the comments
Enjoyed your review. It will be be interesting to see how this compares to Anderson’s other films. He’s definitely hit and miss with me, but when he’s on, he’s on. I’m probably in the minority for saying this, but my favorite Anderson movie is The Life Aquatic. Not so fond of The Royal Tenenbaums or The Darjeeling Limited.
I’ll admit. I do need to rewatch Life Aquatic again. I did not love it the first time I saw it, but will check it out again soon. There are a lot of people who liked that one. Thanks for the comments Barry
Hey Vern, I personally dislike Wes Anderson, I think he is pretentious and was bored by his movies I watched (Tenenbaums, Life Aquatic and Moonrise Kingdom) – I would even go as far as to call Moonrise Kingdom an abomination :D. That being said, I’m very interested in The Grand Budapest Hotel – and your review on The Cinematic Katzenjammer definitely convinced me to give it a try. Cheers!
Dorian
If you look at it like a screwball comedy from the 30’s. You’ll get into it more. Wes Anderson movies are not for everyone, and I can totally understand why some don’t like him. His style can be kind of annoying after a while. But I do respect that he does something different then a lot of other directors. At least his name has a genre. It doesnt matter if its a comedy or a drama. It’s just a Wes Anderson Picture. Thanks so much for the comments Dorian.
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