The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

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The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

Date seen: 16 June 2014

Rated R, 100 mins

IMDB User Rating: 8.3

Metascore: 88/100 (User Score: 8.3)

Tomatometer: 92% Certified Fresh (Audience: 89%)

Movie Notebook Score: 9.35/10

Recommendation: B - Recommended

Grade: QT - Watch if you want to have Quality Time

Notes:

Fueled by an all-star cast lead by the Oscar-worthy Ralph Fiennes, magnificently written screenplay, grand cinematography, effective costume and make-up, and Wes Anderson captainship--The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) is surely Oscars 2015 bound. The film is story-telling in style, making a dark tale as light and delightful as possible. 

For your consideration:

• Acting: Ralph Fiennes as M. Gustave
• Acting: Willem Dafoe as Jopling
• Directing: Wes Anderson
• Film of the Year
• Cinematography
• Original Screenplay
• Art Direction
• Ensemble
• Make-up
• Costume Design
• Musical Score

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