We follow the (mis)adventures of a legendary concierge in a legendary hotel at a time when a legendary war threatens the borders of this legendary country. I can't recall a recent film that tickled so many of my funny bones: from the amazing production design (both interior AND exterior); the machine-gun dialogue and tongue-in-cheek humor; to a demonstration of the brotherhood of hotel concierges; plus, for movie fans, one famous face after another.
We spot:
- Ralph Fiennes ("Coriolanus") has a blast as Gustave H., the super-efficient concierge. Compared to his usual dramatic roles, this whimsical comedy is a great change of pace for Fiennes.
- Tony Revolori (Lots of TV) is Zero, his loyal lobby boy.
- F. Murray Abraham (Lots of TV) is, many years later, the older Zero.
- Tilda Swinton ("Moonrise Kingdom") is soon a corpse. That's all I'm gonna say...
- Mathieu Amalric ("Quantum of Solace") may or may not be her killer.
- Jeff Goldblum ("The Switch") is a lawyer who comes to read her will.
- Adrien Brody ("Midnight in Paris") is a frustrated would-be heir.
- Bill Murray ("Monuments Men") is one of MANY resourceful concierges
- Saoirse Ronan ("Hanna") is a candy maker. I'm including her because there are so few women in this cartoony cast!
Frantic and silly, this absurd adventure out-Andersons the previous works of Wes Anderson! Remember, in Anderson's comedies, everyone plays his or her role absolutely straight. This always enhances the comedy.
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This will give you a general flavor:
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1157933593/
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This will give you a general flavor:
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1157933593/
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