The Grand Budapest HotelMovie · 2014
Get ready for pure Wes Anderson vibes, but make it a high-stakes, ridiculously charming heist movie. This flick serves up found family, a dash of dark humor, and an aesthetic that will live in your head rent-free for weeks. It’s got a totally unique energy that’s both madcap and surprisingly poignant, plus Ralph Fiennes playing a dapper, dramatic icon. Seriously, the whole thing is a perfectly packaged, stylish adventure.
The Grand Budapest Hotel chronicles the eccentric adventures of M. Gustave, a legendary concierge at a prestigious European hotel during the interwar period. He forms an unlikely mentorship with Zero Moustafa, a young lobby boy who becomes his trusted protégé. Their bond is tested when they become embroiled in a whimsical yet perilous caper involving a stolen Renaissance painting, a battle for a vast family fortune, and a thrilling escape across a continent on the brink of war. The film stands out for its unique visual style and an all-star ensemble cast.
