Unique and Outstanding

Rating: 9/10 (9 June 2016)

Wes Anderson is simply an incredible director that can turn an idea that may seem ridiculous and use it to create an awe-inspiring, visual masterpiece. Not only is every scene drenched in vibrant colours, but each shot is perfectly symmetrical so that every moment is aesthetically pleasing for the viewer. The characters are really brought to life in this film. The charming, poetic and self assured Gustave H is an archetypal Wes Anderson character, a lovable yet flawed man with a dead pan humour. I loved the subtle, dry humour of the film that blends nicely with the occasional fast paced scene. I have enjoyed a few of Wes Anderson's films over the past few years but "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is undoubtedly, in my eyes, the most defined film of his, with his exceptional casting and natural pacing of the film. This is a film that is often misunderstood, and seen simply as a comedy. But it is clearly much more than that. This is a carefully designed tale, with a blend of ridiculous hilarity and subtle wittiness, which form a visually captivating movie with a complex plot and a colourful array of characters. It was a pleasure to watch.