A witty and visually astounding adventure tale

Rating: 8/10 (5 June 2014)

It is rare for one to come across a film which is both hilarious and touching at the same time, but The Grand Budapest Hotel manages to capture that with great ease and incredible originality. The audience is presented with a whirlwind story that shows the adventures of a legendary hotel concierge and his trusted lobby boy, which is absurd and exciting at one moment, and deeply emotional at the next. Wes Anderson proves his exceptional ability as an imaginative and creative filmmaker, as every scene is carefully detailed and flawlessly designed. The film also encompasses a stellar cast of actors, all of whom seem carefully chosen for their particular roles, which helps to create characters that are slightly peculiar, yet very interesting. Not only is The Grand Budapest Hotel visually astonishing, it is also well-paced, constantly engaging and it offers a witty and unique screenplay accompanied by outstanding music.