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The Grand Budapest Hotel


The movie starts with the author telling a story which did not come from his imagination but was told to him during his stay at The Grand Budapest Hotel in 1968. We then hear the story which takes place in 1932 of a young Zero in his new job as lobby boy.

Mr Gustav the concierge is somewhat of a mystery but is completely fascinating. I felt Ralph Finnes gave an Oscar worthy performance and I'm surprised he didn't receive a nomination. Mr Gustav reminded me of V (V for Vendetta), for his fantastic use of the English language delivered at a fast pace. Zero his young prodigy is extremely loyal to Mr Gustav, almost like he sees him as a father figure of sorts.

Gustav's lady friend Madame D dies and in a last minute not yet fully authorized addition to her will she gives Gustav her priceless painting, "Boy with apple." He then goes on to steal this, as it technically belongs to him, and we are then taken on a great adventure.

From the start this movie drew me inward, it looks fantastic. The story is fast paced but easy to follow. It is nothing like I thought it would be which is great because I thought it would be boring. My was I wrong. It's funny, sad, jaw dropping, there's some violence, bad guys, and suspense. This movie should appeal to most demographics.

There is also a great cast with household names popping onto the screen. Thoroughly enjoyable and well worth the watch for those of you who haven't seen it. Now go get me some L'Air de Panache!
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