The Grand Budapest Hotel

A story within a story within another story, this Wes Anderson movie recounts the glory days of the Grand Budapest Hotel located in the fictitious country of Zubrowka. Lobby boy Zero Moustafa (Tony Revolori) is befriended by the hotel’s legendary concierge Gustave (Ralph Fiennes). Gustave, a ladies’ man, is accused of murder, and Zero is swift to offer him help. The plot is complicated by Communist intrigue, art theft, and a large family fortune.

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The ClearPlayed version edits some licentious goings-on and lewd references. Grisly imagery and blood are cleaned up from the violence category, including gunplay, casual physical harm, and cruelty to a cat. About 50 instances of language are also cut, including 10 F-words. The mature subject matter is often treated for laughs, which may be the wrong message to send to younger viewers.

Will my stay at The Grand Budapest Hotel be pleasant?...

Director Wes Anderson is the King of Quirk, and Grand Budapest is no exception. Look for his trademark oddball characters, peculiar stylized action, and weird symmetrical compositions to draw attention to themselves. But there is an odd charm to the movie that belies its black comedy roots. If you’re a fan of Anderson, stay in the Penthouse. If you’re just visiting, maybe try checking in for the night to see if you’ll like the accommodations.

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Rated R for language, some sexual content and violence; 100 min; Directed by Wes Anderson