Films/DVD Asylum

The Grand Budapest Hotel...

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mkuller

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...since we're talking about films released earlier - we just got around to seeing this last night.

After all of the reviews and ratings saying this was Anderson's best film yet, I was disappointed.

I still think Moonrise Kingdom is his best and even Fantastic Mr. Fox was more enjoyable.

Visually it was as stunning as I would expect from Anderson and the actors were good, but it kept me at a distance and I really didn't care what happened to any of the characters.

Should have waited for the DVD.

Follow Ups:

At least we saw the true Tilda. * - Billy Wonka 14:57:31 04/20/14 (0)
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We just saw it, too. Lots of laughs, though Fiennes seemed wrong - tinear 13:23:29 04/20/14 (2)
for the role, too emotionally distant. Still, fine entertainment and it was fun to identify the cameos.
I've never been a fan of Anderson's films; he tries SO hard to be clever and MEANINGFUL.
Theater was surprisingly full here in Eugene.
- I think Fiennes was excellent... - mkuller 14:21:31 04/20/14 (1)
  ...it's just the overall emotional tone was one of sorrow.
  Moonrise Kingdom was much more uplifting.
  
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  - I think he coveyed a proper amount of elegant oiliness which was his character. * - Billy Wonka 19:14:48 04/20/14 (0)
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exactly right, a little eye candy and a few laughs but emotionally hollow - PhilJ 13:05:23 04/20/14 (0)
like the rest of his stuff.

I always think of the word 'quirky' when trying to describe his films. What the heck does that mean?

I think we both (his movies and myself) need an upgrade in substance.

:^)

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