Reacting to THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (2014) | Movie Reaction

[@gregstephens]

Dawn laughing like a maniac will never get old.

[@HonRevPTB]

I TOTALLY AGREE, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

[@tyrone7635]

That laugh is so brilliant. This reaction was so much fun😅

[@martyemmons1859]

It's why I subscribed.

[@TKN5199]

Don’t be confused- Here’s the BREAKDOWN 1) The girl in beginning is at the statue of the Author of the Book she’s reading - Grand Budapest Hotel 2)Then we go to the author of the book - the statue the girl was at - and he starts to tell the story of his inspiration for the book 3) We then go to him as younger man - Jude Law - as he visited the hotel and hears the story from Zero 4) We end on the bench with the girl having just finished reading the book of what we just watched. This movie is GENIUS

[@willot4237]

The Grand Inception-pest

[@chiefaberach]

It's the most extreme example of the unreliable narrator that I know. The movie is the imagination of a girl reading a book written from the memory of a decades old recounting of an old man's youth. If you want to find an excuse for your film being unrealistic, that's the way to do it. 😂

[@Arionthelady]

@@chiefaberachI honestly never thought of the girls imagination while reading but that’s such a good way of looking at the pastel color choices palette and the and dollhouse-esque look.

[@Arionthelady]

@@chiefaberachI honestly never thought of the girls imagination while reading but that’s such a good way of looking at the pastel color choices palette and the and dollhouse-esque look.

[@jarls5890]

@@AriontheladyThe girl is "us". She represents those who are watching the movie.

[@magicbrownie1357]

I was a little worried if you'd find the humor in this at first, but you started laughing immediately. So glad you enjoyed this film as much as we Wes Anderson fans did.

[@MyGrassIsGreenest]

I totally wasn't ready for this to be one of my favorite movies when I watched it

[@bpfromowc]

Same here. (Part of me) thought I would hate it.

[@jordanbooth4470]

Ralph Fiennes is utterly splendid in this movie

[@Yora21]

Everyone is.

[@maxtew6521]

I love him in everything. He can make us sympathetic to Francis Dolarhyde. He can do the evil of Amon Göth justice. The dude is a damn fine actor.

[@0okamino]

Uh-huh.

[@JohnDoe-bz4yl]

and he's great in the movie In Brudges as well

[@magicbrownie1357]

Yes, darling.

[@jmhaces]

Basically, you watched a movie about a girl reading a book whose story is the result of the author interviewing a man about the life of his mentor when he was young and working as a lobby boy in a hotel during the early 1930's. It was more or less a story about a story about a story.

[@janewatkins9801]

This is one of my favourite movies ♥. It's unique, hilarious and, in the end, incredibly poignant. The actors, the script, the music, the sets, the costumes, the cinematography and the direction are just fab. Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort) was nominated for an Oscar for this movie and he should have won. Saw this movie with my daughter Holly in Spain on my birthday. That's another reason it's dear to my heart.

[@tubekulose]

And for me as an Austrian the overall style feels like a funky comic version of Austria after the end of our glorious empire.

[@uncleron9481]

You certainly *can* do something about "too much salt:" Add one/half of one medium sized, uncooked potato, which will absorb the salt. Wait 3 minutes. Taste. Repeat with a fresh one/half potato if still too salty.

[@KrazyKat007]

That may be the most constructive comment of the video!

[@noodle_fc]

A railcar designed to scale a steep hill is called a "funicular." You can see the entrance to it labeled thus at one point in the movie. They are raised and lowered by cable because a self-powered locomotive wouldn't have sufficient friction on such an incline.

[@d.t.nelson8805]

The girl at the beginning and end was reading the book by the author (Tom Wilkinson) who was told a story when he was younger (Jude Law). That story, told by Zero as an old man (F. Murray Abraham), relaying his life as a Lobby Boy (Tony Revolori) at the Grand Budapest Hotel and his relationship with M. Gustave (Ralph Fiennes), the concierge. The girl is considered to be the "present day" (around the time the movie was released- 2014). The Author (played by Tom Wilkenson)as he relays the story in his book to the reader is set in the 1980s. The story being told by an older Zero (F Murray Abraham) to the younger author (played by Jude Law) is set around the late 1960s, while the main story being told is set in the early 1930s. Other really good Wes Anderson movies you should see are Moonlight Kingdom, The Darjeeling Limited, and Fantastic Mr. Fox (animated movie).

[@goldboy150]

Royal tenenbaums too - that’s a great movie.

[@chiefaberach]

It's the most extreme example of the unreliable narrator that I know. The movie is the imagination of a girl reading a book written from the memory of a decades old recounting of an old man's youth. If you want to find an excuse for your film being unrealistic, that's the way to do it. 😂

[@d.t.nelson8805]

@@chiefaberach Oh, absolutely. It's like a story told through a game of telephone where the audience is the last person to receive the story.

[@Klee99zeno]

The dirty picture hanging over the fireplace is a painting by Egon Schele, an Austrian artist who painted many erotic works. He even went to jail once for using a too young girl as his model.

[@tubekulose]

Schiele is one of my favourite painters of the 20th century. I don't know why Dawn called this painting a "horrific picture". 😕 If I had been Monsieur Gustave, I would have kept the Schiele and gone without "Boy with Apple". Well, I maybe would have taken both. 😁

[@norberthandermann9365]

the joke for those who know a bit about art is that the Egon Schiele "horrible" painting that got destroyed would have been probably more valuable today than the "Boy with Apple"

[@tubekulose]

@@norberthandermann9365 Indeed!

[@chefskiss6179]

I'm only halfway through watching this vid but just had to stop and comment how your consistant laughter is just the best medicine! I hope you try his Moonrise Kingdom next. 😂

[@martyemmons1859]

You are amazing, Dawn Marie. You didn't know what was going on in the movie, but you laughed hysterically.

[@sigzil1985]

I love how even the serious bits without jokes are delivered as if they are comedy. It makes the whole thing hilarious.

[@nawfsider85]

watch it 6 more times to get the gist of the story....I've watched multiple times just because this is by far one my favorite movies of all times.

[@vidvuer1]

I love almost all of Wes Anderson's movies. They are some of my favorite go-to comfort movies. He also uses a lot of the same stars in his films. Great reaction.

[@3DJapan]

Wes Anderson is fantastic. You would love The Fantastic Mr. Fox.

[@billverno6170]

This movie can (and should) be rewatched a lot.

[@0okamino]

Truly.

[@matthewfike4491]

Thank you, Darling, for reacting to this.

[@dan_hitchman007]

Wes Anderson's "Bottle Rocket," "Rushmore," and "The Royal Tenenbaums" are fantastic. You need to see them, Dawn.

[@thunderb4stard80]

Life aquatic needs to work itself in their too

[@YukoValis]

I adore this movie but I cannot even begin to explain why. I feel like trying to give words to these feelings would only cheapen them.

[@rocketdave719]

Wes Anderson did NOT direct the Sing movies; he apparently just had a small voice acting credit in them. I'm sure other people will mention it, but if you like this movie, I'd recommend checking out The Royal Tenenbaums, which is my favorite Anderson film, not to mention one of my favorite movies, period. Hopefully, you'd find it less confusing.

[@norwayva]

I still think this is Wes’s best movie to date. I’d definitely recommend going through his entire catalogue though.

[@donkfail1]

I liked how much you laughed during it, and I'm impressed how confused you were at the end. :D Wes Anderson movies are always a treat. You should watch them all, even if you don't make reaction videos of them all.

[@t0dd000]

Isle of Dogs. Also Wes Anderson and so darn good.

[@davidberry4256]

Thanks!

[@GardenheadTHEBAND]

Has Dawn gotten cuter over time or am I just more enamored by her personality?

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

I loved your reaction to this, Dawn. I'm so glad that you enjoyed this unique film so much. Iw think that it's a future cult classic.

[@johnhawk1089]

Cut up some potato and put it in there. It with take up some salt and remove the potato

[@JakobBerry]

The narrator is hilariously complicated. The girl in the beginning is reading the book by the author, who is the old guy who shouts at his son. The book is the story about how he as a young man, played by Jude Law, met Zero, who tells him his life story. In the beginning we go down the layers from the girl reading it, to the author writing the book, him being told the story and in that story is where the movie takes place. Then going back up the layers at the end, ending with the girl finishing the book. This is one of my favourites and I'm really happy you enjoy this kind of humor. Wes Andersen isn't everyones cup of tea.

[@martyemmons3100]

You've made the best reaction video I've ever watched, Dawn Marie. "Proper belly-laugh" caused by the running from police by M. Gustav H. was hilarious! When I subscribed I knew there would be this level of entertainment from you, Dawn Marie. I'm not sure if there is a better satirical comedy than "The Grand Budapest Hotel". Seeing you laugh hysterically is the exact same way I felt watching this movie. Don't worry about understanding what the meaning of this movie is. Just remember to watch it again, Dawn Marie.

[@Hopehubris1492]

You’re not confused. You laughed at all the right parts. 😊

[@lisalouisecarey4209]

The girl in the graveyard is reading Jude laws travel book, the man with his son at the start was Jude law old talking about his book. Girl reads intro by old Jude law who introduces his younger self talking to zero old, zero old tells his story of when he was young. Easy peasy.

[@Jay-j4w3x]

I think Dawn Marie should be coronated as Queen of Scotland!

[@adamwells9352]

Never! Queens should be beheaded. If we beheaded Dawn, she would probably stop laughing. Obviously bad idea.

[@guyincognito1707]

One of my very favorite movies. I’m so glad to see you do this and enjoy it. You should check out more Wes Anderson movies. The Royal Tenenbaums is a good one

[@dennismason3740]

The story takes place in the late thirties, right before or after the start of the World War II, making Zero about 60 in 1980.

[@Yora21]

I think it's 20 years earlier. The place it is set in seems to be strongly inspired by the Austrian Empire, which ended at the End of World War 1. Though later there also seem to be Nazis, which really did appear like that only in the 30s. It's all not really actual Europe, so I guess they didn't really stick to any specific years.

[@cgbleak]

Hi, I had more fun watching you react to this than I did when I saw the actual movie. Guess I'll have to watch it again. With your infectious laugh in my head. You seemed to be in a much better mood at the end than at the beginning. I hope all is well in DawnMarie Land and sending you very best wishes. This movie brightened your day, and your reaction brightened mine. Thanks... darling (lol, don't forget to start calling people that!).

[@l34CoNCreepy]

23:18 owen wilson and his brother, wrote and starred in a few movies by this director. hes actually an incredibly talented writer.

[@brettmuir5679]

OMG, LOL, "I bet they were both old, the whores and whisky" Thank you

[@bigwave25]

You should check out some more Wes Anderson

[@michaelavery6390]

Surrealism comes in many forms and this movie falls into that category. Another good reaction from your good self Dawn !

[@KrazyKat007]

If you think this is surrealism, then the work of Alejandro Jodorowsky and David Lynch would blow your mind!!

[@speleokeir]

Dawn: "What the hell? What's going on? I don't understand!" The reaction of everyone when they first watch this film!🤣🤣🤣

[@MaikKellerhals]

Too much salt? - Add sugar. To some point this will work. After that, it will just taste weird whatever you do...

[@SiqueScarface]

Knowing many of the locations the movie was shot on, it gives me an especially surrealist vibe. The shooting locations are mainly in Saxony, Germany. The Kaufhaus Görlitz (Görlitz Shopping Mall) was used for the hotel itself. The place the girl is reading the book is also in Görlitz. The elevator (but not the funicular) is the Bad Schandau elevator. The museum is the Zwinger in Dresden, and the entrance hall to the museum is the entrance to the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister (Peinture Gallery Old Masters) in the Zwinger. Random alleys are either in Görlitz or in Dresden. If I am not mistaken, the Mendl bakery is in the very house my former ophthalmologist used to reside. The outside of the prison is Castle Kriebstein in central Saxony. The inside of the prison is an old prison in Zwickau. The rock formations are in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, and the place Agatha and Zero are married is on the Bastei rock formation in said mountains.

[@oliverconway6960]

To really understand this film, you have to remember everything that happens in it. The thing I love the most is the framing for the story. In other words, the scenes set in the 60s, 80s and present day. You might go into this film thinking it's a simple story about a concierge and his lobby boy. That's the story Older Zero was trying to tell, when he and the hotel were all that was left of it. Because the hotel was demolished soon afterwards while the Young Writer was in South America, and we don't know what happened to Older Zero after that, the Writer was effectively the only person left who knew the story, and the only evidence was inside his head. When he wrote his book, and a copy ended in the hands of the girl in the present day, that lets you know that the story will live on. I admire how they managed to convey that. Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan and Jude Law are my three favourite stars in this movie. They are amazing.

[@chiefaberach]

Wow, that's much more poignant & beautiful than my interpretation. It's the most extreme example of the unreliable narrator that I know. The movie is the imagination of a girl reading a book written from the memory of a decades old recounting of an old man's youth. If you want to find an excuse for your film being unrealistic, that's the way to do it. 😂

[@S0ldeed]

I love this so much! Thanks for doing this, your reaction was just perfect. The diagonal train thing is a fenicular. There are a number still in service... I think I went on one in Bergen in Norway. The assassin was in John Wick among many other things. Amazing cast, even the tiny cameos.

[@fostercathead]

In the States we often call them a cog railway. Isn't that the same thing?

[@gliebzeit]

@@fostercathead Similar ... but way different. A funicular railway is operated like a cable car (ground) or tram (aerial) - with cables.

[@bradmcmahon3156]

There's a lot! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_funicular_railways

[@S0ldeed]

​@@bradmcmahon3156wow. That's awesome!

[@S0ldeed]

Oh yes, and this song about a fenicular used to be on in my house as a kid 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hniXhJWbocx8fM0si=U28QDGrGsO7mbTGQ

[@Bad_company1339]

Why have I never heard of this movie? It's got a lot of stars that I like

[@KrazyKat007]

Now you can thank Dawn for cluing you in and making you a little bit hipper. 😉

[@SpaceTed]

Wait, how did Sing and Sing 2 get into the conversation? lol

[@rocketdave719]

Apparently, Wes Anderson is credited as "additional voice" in those movies (which I had no idea about until I looked it up just now), but I'm not sure how she got the idea that he directed them.

[@noelkorf5018]

The Royal Tenenbaums Is this directors best film, and has some of the same actors in it. I highly recommend it.

[@ubit397]

Mendel(the pastry chef) wasn't Agatha's dad. She was sort of an apprentice/indentured servant. She worked for him in exchange for room and board.

[@t0dd000]

The themes and presentation are everything in this film. There is a plot, but that's sorta beside the point. This is the film equivalent to literature versus genre fiction. Such a great film. And yeah, you'll recognize a zillion actors in his films because Anderson, like the Coen brothers can pull in every A-lister in Hollywood with just a phone call.

[@pachena]

Glad you enjoyed this great movie! Love your sense of humour.

[@jesses5463]

Please watch The Royal Tenenbaums. One of my favorite movies of all time!

[@SvenTheViking1]

First time I watched this was on a BA flight from Gatwick to Barbados and love it ever since

[@alexnaidovich]

Your laughter is the reason I'm here

[@cliffchristie5865]

Your reaction was pretty much what it was like to see this in the theater - which I did twice when it was still in general release.

[@Bunny_Aoife]

one of my all time favourite movies, and yes i've been to Budapest a few times, it is a beautiful city

[@DomR1997]

Dawn, just a friendly tip, if you ever have too much salt in a soup or stew, add in a potato or carrot and itll soak up the excess salt. Just toss them out after and youve removed the salt.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Wes Anderson films are a great rabbit hole to dive into. All of them are worthwhile except The Darjeeling Limited.

[@adamwells9352]

Lol... Totally agree! Was really disappointed that I didn't like Darjeeling Ltd. Watched it twice in hopes it would grow on me. Nope. Skip.

[@davemclaughlin4848]

DAWN IS AWESOME! WOULD WATCH HER WATCH JUST ABOUT ANYTHING.

[@BouillaBased]

Wes Anderson films are instantly recognizable, and seem to be either loved or despised.

[@HonRevPTB]

WOW, I'VE NEVER HEARD YOU LAUGH LIKE THAT!!!!!!! I'm so happy you liked it, i love this movie and the performances are outstanding, Ralp Fiennes is incredible, you're laugh is BRILLIANT!!!!!!!

[@nickc127]

Watch it again. The whole movie is the girl reading the book about the Grand Budapest written by Jude Law (who was also played by the older guy with glasses at the desk at the beginning.)

[@irakopilow9223]

Wes Anderson is probably my favorite filmmaker. He has a certain way of how the sets are constructed, his color palate, and the overall cadence of the films. Other noteable Wes Anderson movies include Rushmore and Moonrise Kingdom

[@davidn5269]

Hey, old people can have sex too! 84 is much too old for me, but if that’s what consenting adults are in to then I am happy for them.

[@portland-182]

You might like to try 'The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou' = another rambling Wes Anderson classic

[@davidcooklock129]

One of my faves. And starring Bill Murray. Oh, and Rushmore too.

[@xanblu]

wes anderson movies are such a treat for the senses. you gotta do fantastic mr. fox next

[@TheNightBadger]

Rushmore, Royal Tenenbaums...

[@keithr-xj7zx]

Love your reactions and laughter Dawn. By the way, you look really good in green! Keep up the great work. 😊

[@bpfromowc]

It's possibly the best movie of the past 20 or 30 years (imho). That moment when Gustav legged it (from the cops) cracked me up.

[@chetcarman3530]

Best laugh ever! 😂😂❤❤

[@reactionisst]

"Who directed this? ...Wes Anderson? Well, that explains it. Andersons are very clever." Lmao

[@shainewhite2781]

Nominated for 9 Oscars including Best Picture, but won for Best Original Score Best Production Design Best Costume Design Best Makeup.

[@stingersplash]

Scratching your head in the thumbnail is about right for this madcap film! I've seen it a few times it might be my favourite Wes Anderson film. Plus it introduced me to Saoirse Ronan 😊

[@genida951]

5:16 - yes, funiculars are totally real :)

[@SiqueScarface]

The funiculars are not, but the elevator is. It's the Bad Schandau Elevator in Germany.

[@genida951]

@@SiqueScarface I meant funiculars in general, not the one in the movie :)

[@SiqueScarface]

@@genida951 I know. I have one about 2 miles from my home.

[@danielpopp1526]

If you haven't seen it already, you must watch "In Bruges". One of the best films ever made starring Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes, and Brendan Gleeson.

[@jezfield8547]

Hi Dawn. Yes indeed its Lord Voldermort plated by Ralph Fiennes, well that was bonkers, what is your LIVE channel Dawn??? HOW CAN I WATCH IT!!!😪

[@TheChrisJaynes]

My favorite Wes Anderson film is Moonrise Kingdom, so that's one film for you to consider watching in the future.

[@sheryldalton8965]

Every time i watch this movie i enjoy it more, it's genuis. M Gustave was hysterical. Ralph Fiennes is funny as the gangster in "iIn Bruges" a wonderful dark comedy.

[@bendancar]

All of Wes Anderson movies are weird and wonderful. My favorite is "Rushmore" (Bill Murray is great) but they are all worth a watch.

[@Klee99zeno]

Yes he is Voldemort, the actor Ralph Fiennes.

[@gabesolomon4887]

5:16 It's a funicular. Older ski resorts like Grindelwald that pre-date modern chairlifts and cable cars have them.

[@torbjornkvist]

Congratulations, you are looking at a Wes Anderson movie. The Grand Budapest Hotel is a shining pearl, but please, do not expect to understand everything. Just sit back and take in the flavor, the feeling, the fun.

[@protovision2010]

great movie + reaction! Wes Anderson's films are all very funny and clever. Check out "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001), my fave by him, and a great cast 👍

[@jonathanwebb5767]

This film is a work of genius! Ralph Fiennes is an absolute darling in it! Follow it up with In Bruges.

[@swanchamp5136]

Love this film but the funniest bit is when willem defoe gets yeeted off the cliff by zero

[@reverance_pavane]

Funiculars are very real. They are a combination of an elevator/cable car (engine at the top) and tram. Usually two are run on the same track (to act as counterweights to each other).

[@voracious.Reader]

Welcome to the world of Wes Anderson movies

[@danielmkubacki]

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL is a great movie.

[@charlescallen460]

Dawn you’re one of my favorite reactors. I can’t believe you:haven’t done a single Rocky reaction?

[@Ch-od]

Great reaction , glad you enjoyed most of it. But can this really be the same Dawn Marie who nine days ago was saying how much she liked a then 78 year old Clint Eastwood in "Gran Torino" (smiles and gently nudges Dawn)! 🤨😀😀

[@KrazyKat007]

😅 Excellent point!

[@isleofredemption]

22:31 - Probably my favorite part of the movie.

[@redcardinalist]

I adore this movie.❤ One of my most favourite films of all time. I never saw it at the cinema but when I saw it onlie, I rewatched the openinf scene in the Grand Budapest Lobby at least a dozen times before watching the rest of the film becuase everything was so perfect. You might also enjoy "The Florida Project" - another superb movie. Completely different from this one but just as great.👍

[@jamesolson2334]

I believe it wasn’t an actual or reproduction Schele rather it was done in the style of Schele specifically for the film; an artistic prop.

[@woeshaling6421]

wes anderson employs the story within a story framework. that way he can get away with absurdities and clunky interactions, expertly extracting comedy

[@neilmcdonald9164]

I look more like Liam Neeson than Ralph Fiennes does 😂😂🤔🎩

[@AmatureAstronomer]

I never understood this movie and didn't think it was funny. But, I really enjoyed watching Dawn laugh so hard, her face turned red. Thumbs up! 👍

[@ianfish6877]

If you like this you're going to love fantastic mr fox

[@davidjames7072]

Hey Dawn, please watch the Life Aquatic... Bill Murray at his finest

[@bluebird1239]

Another great reaction Dawn Marie, love your laugh. I actually enjoyed this film more with your reaction, made it a lot more fun. If it helps, look up The Grand Budapest Hotel in Wikipedia and it has a synopsis of the plot that may help you out with some questions you had. See you on the next reaction!