Member review

Wes Anderson captivates the audience again with the stunning camerawork in 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'. You can really see how much detail went into the appearance and movement of the film, as each scene is animated with abrupt camera transitions and awkward close-ups. The diverse cast, including Ralph Fiennes and Edward Norton, gives the film its quirky atmosphere, and the intertwining of each character's life creates an overfilling plot and sequence of events that can be hard to catch up with. This makes the film re-watchable, as the intense and action packed plot never fails build adrenaline. Throughout the film, there are multiple narrators, giving an almost layered effect, and each character is so diverse and developed, preventing the viewer from only focusing on the protagonist of the piece. On the other hand, because there are only 90 minutes in the film, not every character gets to be fully understood and developed, leaving confusion throughout the film, but also a sense of mystery. Seen as though this is Wes Anderson movie, each scene uses a specific color pallet (pinks, purples and reds), and long distance shots and use of symmetry give the film an almost painting-like image (which fits in nicely with the plot). This film really sums up Anderson's signature style, which you either love or hate. Anderson's style definitely stands out from other films, and has crafted some of the most memorable films, including 'The Grand Budapest Hotel'.