The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) Wife's First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!

[@daytrippera]

Ralph Fiennes deserves to be in way more comedic roles, his comedic timing is amazing.

[@LordVolkov]

Whether soft spoken (Hail Ceasar!) or absolutely vulgar (In Bruges), Ralph Fiennes is so funny.

[@buckiemohawk3643]

Very Good

[@reservoirdude92]

​@@LordVolkovhe's a bit of both here 😂

[@kongvinter33]

an incredible actor. one of the best

[@andrewfernandez7410]

His comedic work in Schindler's List remains one of his most hilarious.

[@TCHC85]

I love that Dimitri doesn't even realize the painting has been stolen until the movie is like 2/3 over.

[@gp8209]

What's the meaning of this shit!?

[@axelord4ever]

Stolen!? It rightly belongs to Gustave H.!

[@davidw.2791]

@@axelord4everAlso the replacement lewd painting with the lesbian couple, was also by Someone Famous and worth a lot of money to the right buyer. 😂❤

[@Cadinho93]

That ending gets me every time. The shot of Zero and the interviewer, alone in that huge ballroom, as he says "and so I got it all." He achieved everything Gustave ever dreamt of, but it cost him everyone he loved. Also, I would love for you guys to watch more Wes Anderson films, they are all fantastic.

[@FullMetalB]

Gustav turning and running away from the cops never fails to crack me up lol. This and his character in In Bruges are my two favorites Ralph Fiennes roles

[@eddhardy1054]

Naturally...because you're not an inanimate f*cking object 😊

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

In Bruges is a classic!

[@omegashinra7672]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 Just Ralph Fiennes in general, dude is absolutely incredible. But yeah ESPECIALLY In Bruges. That film is special.

[@marcuscato9083]

Have they done In Bruges? It would be a great reaction if they do.

[@stobe187]

This might be Wes Anderson's finest film. Gustave H. is an all timer character.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I agree. While I love all Wes Anderson movies, Grand Budapest & Fantastic Mr. Fox are my favorites. There’s just something so wholesome about both stories.

[@S-jq1yk]

Tenebaums is untouchable

[@stobe187]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 I went to see Fantastic Mr. Fox three times in the theater, it's so cussin' good.

[@robhws]

Life Aquatic for me, but Grand Budapest is definitely in my top 3.

[@omegashinra7672]

Grand Budapest takes my #1 Anderson film, pretty easily. It's absolutely magnificent.

[@b.ls.7276]

When it is only Sam's first time reaction, It is so funny when TBR looks from the corner of his eye trying to catch Sam's reaction since he knows something funny or interesting is coming 😉 Consistent great reactions and outros!

[@surlycanadian]

The sudden exclamations get me every time. “Holy fuck! What’s the meaning of this shit!?” And “HOLY SHIT YOU GOT HIM!” Make me belly laugh every time. There’s a fun little cameo at the beginning of the film when the writer is talking about the other solitary guests. A character from my favourite Wes Anderson Movie is silently present.

[@reservoirdude92]

I've always maintained that the sudden and casual vulgarity in a film so elegant is one of the funniest aspects of this 😂

[@angelagraves865]

The "What is the meaning of this shit?!" part is probably my favorite. It's funny every time. Is the person you're referring to someone from The Life Aquatic...?

[@surlycanadian]

@@angelagraves865 no. There’s a middle aged man standing on a balcony smoking a cigarette. In his movie, he’s established as a man who has travelled the world and spent decades living in hotels instead of the house that he owned. In this cameo, the character is not being played by the original actor. I’m being coy because I don’t want to spoil it for anyone who hasn’t seen the movie I’m talking about or hasn’t noticed the cameo.

[@kongvinter33]

@@surlycanadian RDN?

[@DomR1997]

​@@surlycanadian OK, so how about telling us the movie then?

[@woeshaling6421]

This is Wes Anderson's highpoint in his picturebook aesthetic and story within story (within story) narrative. Both emphasize storybeats and even with outrageous cartoonlike actions and reactions, the storytelling framing doesn't break suspension of disbelief

[@batmanvsjoker7725]

Glad to see you do a Wes Anderson film. The man is so unique in his artistry, style and storytelling. His movies have a way of being "eccentric but charming."

[@bighuge1060]

My friend and I were going through a very stressful time when she suggested we see this movie in the theatre. Best remedy. Entirely delightful.

[@angelagraves865]

Very few people I watch reacting to this movie mention the music, but that balalaika orchestra is beyond beautiful and entirely appropriate for this story.

[@thefallofoscar]

Moonrise Kingdom is another underrated Wes Anderson classic you should watch.

[@LordVolkov]

Great performance by Bruce Willis. One of his last really great roles.

[@douglaschoe6723]

My favorite Wes Anderson film.

[@jeffmartin1026]

A wonderful movie.

[@t0dd000]

Highly acclaimed. Stacked cast. Greatly loved. Did very well in the theaters. Not underrated in the least.

[@tuckerplum8085]

I had seen "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Rushmore." But I didn't fully appreciate those first two movies. I just thought they were weird. I didn't get it. "Moonrise Kingdom" was the moment when I gained a very sudden and deep love of Wes Anderson. I've been a huge fan ever since. Wes Anderson is a brilliant filmmaker.

[@blackblake3658]

Fiennes should have been nominated for an Oscar.

[@bryanwilliams1288]

Wes Anderson’s entire filmography is worth watching! He’s a rare talent. His unique, almost dreamlike, cinematography and stark, honest storytelling place him on the Mount Rushmore of American filmmaker’s, IMHO. Thank you for another great reaction!!!

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

I concur!

[@reservoirdude92]

Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and The Life Aquatic are absolutely essential. I much prefer the more "grounded" films Wes Anderson made in his early days than the overstylized "storybook" films he ended up making later. Also, the casual and sudden vulgarity in this is hysterical 😂

[@LordVolkov]

I think everyone has their own fave of his, but mine would have to be The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou. I think it is the perfect middle between fantastical and grounded in his work.

[@reservoirdude92]

​@@LordVolkovthat's my favorite as well! I think you're right about that, and I'll go as far as to say that Owen Wilson was responsible, as co-writer, for a lot of the soul and real pathos of the earlier stuff.

[@LordVolkov]

@@reservoirdude92 I think I always assumed Wes wrote it all, but collaboration with his faves makes a lot of sense. Owen does tend to feature in the more serious ones.

[@ph8429]

I agree. Those plus this are all essentially tied for my favorite. I used to say Royal Tenenbaums was my favorite but now I can't decide.

[@kevinmatthew1050]

All amazing movies and the Darjeeling Limited is super underrated

[@Samaelthekind]

A masterpiece...by any measure. Arguably Wes Anderson's magnum opus. A tiny side note: The Society of Crossed Keys is actually quite real. Originally founded in France as a loose association of hotel concierges helping one another provide the best possible service...it has since spread worldwide, and is considered a great honor among hospitality workers...the mark of someone who is dedicated to going above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. My youngest brother was, for a time, a chef in a highly rated London restaurant, and had associates and acquaintances scattered across the globe. As we are both Anderson movie fans, he told me of the Society as soon as he saw the Chapter heading that referenced them. Far from being secretive, they are simply 'discreet'...but it was the first time I had ever heard of them.

[@shainewhite2781]

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

[@Icemann383]

And yet Ralph Fiennes wasn’t even nominated for best actor. What a travesty.

[@blackblake3658]

​@@Icemann383He doesn't cozy up to Hollywood.

[@Shadi092986]

This was one of the first Wes Anderson movies I've seen. I'd strongly recommend Fantastic Mr. Fox and Moonrise Kingdom: all are artful "storybooks" brought to life by all-star ensemble cast doing quirky roles or over-the-top typecasting. Wes' earlier movies Royal Tenenbaums and Darjeeling Limited are more straight-up dramas.

[@bsb1975]

My favorite Wes Anderson film. Mssr. Gustave is just too charming and funny.

[@nightwood3738]

First Wes Anderson movie I watched was Rushmore…delightful

[@Qualimar]

One of my favourite ever films! I can never work out whether it is the funniest sad film or the saddest funny film. The last lines - and the transition from the young writer to his older self to the girl reading them - really hit me. Beautiful work.

[@boshooda]

The Royal Tenenbaums is my favorite. His string of early films Rushmore, Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic, and Fantastic Mr. Fox are all great.

[@kev51281]

I adore this film. But my favourite Wes Anderson movie is Fantastic Mr. Fox Fantastic reaction!

[@tavi679]

This is one of my favorite films!! I’m glad you both have seen it, hopefully it was much enjoyed. Keep up the amazing reactions!

[@sayntofdarkwhurld5283]

I love this movie so much. It quickly became one of my favorites. I threw it on one night in 2015 when I was just looking for something to go to sleep to real quick. I ended up watching the entire movie and loved it so much, I watched it immediately again afterwards. Was checking repeatedly last night for the upload because I knew you'd both love it. None of my friends or family are interested in it, so as usual, thank you both for being here so after 9 long years I could finally enjoy someone else watching it.

[@FrankRowell-db7xq]

Great reaction. I love this movie and Wes Anderson generally. My favorite Wes Anderson film is Moonrise Kingdom. I hope you react to it soon.

[@josefgordon7712]

Probably one his best films, I think most would agree. 👍

[@joshfuller7103]

Wes Anderson films are like watching a real life broadway/play but adapted through film…he’s amazing and gifted in that style. Love that style❤🎉❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@swanchamp5136]

This film is great, one of my favs, when the assassin gets yeeted off the cliff by Zero makes me laugh everytime for it's just out of nowhere suddeness.

[@xKagryx]

YES. Good, thank you. What a great film. One of my ultimate comfort movies.

[@Bringmethehorizondude]

This is my favorite movie of all time. Every time I watch it, It instills in me a sense of wonder I haven’t felt since being a young child. Every frame is a painting and the story is charming, sweet, and hilarious. But there’s also some real sense of yearning tucked in there. The theme of memory and time leaving us behind is subtly relayed. This is also Wes Anderson’s most universally beloved movie. It got his most rave reviews and earned his most award nominations of any film that year.

[@DomR1997]

This is one of my top 5 movies, I'm so glad you two are watching it. I make sure to enjoy this film at least once a year, but truthfully, I watch it whenever I feel depressed or sick. This, "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou," and "The Life of Pi" are my trinity of feel-good films. Fantastic Mr.Fox is very nearly there, as well. I'd say Gustave is a man who lives by a code of values that were fading by his time and that our modern jadedness has almost entirely snuffed out. He *is* the thin veneer of kind civilization. His "average" behavior is what many people would consider "good" or "great." He gives you a sense of a standard for behavior that you just dont feel from many people, if anyone. He is "Excellence" in human form. Easier to do when you're a made-up chracter, but not impossible, and fully worth aspiring to even if it was.

[@cluster_f1575]

Glad to see you guys react to Grand Budapest! Other Anderson films I would recommend are Rushmore & The Royal Tenenbaums.

[@VonPunk]

Nothing more exciting than hearing you've not seen any Wes Anderson movies, watch all his movies, and off channel watch all his adverts & shorts too. This in my opinion is his best movie but everything else is also great and I look forward to seeing you do every movie of his, he has made no duds.

[@isaacs3822]

Oh yeah Royal Tenenbaums is an absolute masterpiece. And Rushmore. And Fantastic Mr. Fox.

[@Chasejones2004]

I find it so cool to see Ralph Fiennes and Edward Norton in a Wes Anderson movie after Red Dragon

[@Str52849]

exactly, nice one!)

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Also, Harvey Keitel was in Red Dragon.

[@Str52849]

@@MichaelTrogdon1990 and with Norton in Moonrise Kingdom)

[@Chasejones2004]

@@MichaelTrogdon1990 yes!!! he was

[@Odipherous]

There are so many Wes Anderson films that you would enjoy... The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Moonrise Kingdom... you can't really go wrong.

[@altaclipper]

I love this movie! And I loved Ralph Fiennes in this- he gave that crazy role so much heart.

[@Jordashian93]

Wes Anderson never failed to direct such a unique movie. The cinematography is so beautiful.

[@TedBrogan]

As far as emotionally powerful scenes, I think the most memorable for me was with Ben Stiller and Gene Hackman in Royal Tannenbaums.

[@spencerbookman2523]

Seeing the Wes Anderson films in reverse order (starting from this movie, at least) might be fun. I think the devolution of style will be noticeable (and notable) .

[@benherbert3635]

That jacket willem Defoe wears is a custom 1 of 1 Prada jacket made for his character

[@DariaBilowus]

I've seen this movie a couple of times & I can't explain this movie, love it 😁

[@ChildishScarfino]

Such a charming movie, I absolutely love it. Never gets old, the humor is so perfect lol

[@Photohog4]

What a great choice for your "first" Wes Anderson film. I didn't appreciate how good this film was the first time I saw it but each time I catch it, I love it more and more. He has several others that are good but my ABSOLUTE favorite is "Moonrise Kingdom". That's my recommendation for your next Wes film.

[@russ6362]

So many stars and so much talent in Wes Anderson films

[@0okamino]

And star power doesn’t really seem to be much of a consideration to him, but rather that they’re just people he finds interesting, who happen to be stars. It’s not necessarily a unique manner of casting, but I think it comes through so well in how personal it is.

[@not9hostages95]

I just love the Relationship you two have but Dude! i knew Samantha would have loved this Film, Love watching your Reactions, Thank You.

[@Trapper50cal]

You guys need to see The Royal Tenenbaums...I think it represents the style the best. Although The Life Aquatic does too.

[@johndavidlevy7]

So here for your Wes Anderson journey! I love every film, but I would love to see your reaction to Rushmore. A now, somewhat underrated film in his body of work. Feauring Bill Murray in one of his greatest roles.

[@runningsuperska]

Wes Anderson movies are so charming.

[@Mag1p0rp0ra]

Nice episode. :) If you want to check more of Anderson's work I suggest: - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou - The Darjeeling Limited - Moonrise Kingdom I would suggest 'Isle of Dogs' too, but it's a stop motion movie, so it' may not be for everyone. :)

[@jangle4246]

Moonrise Kingdom (2012) is my favorite. I hope you'll react to it soon.

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Cool reaction as always Schmitt & Samantha, you both take care

[@presumed_guilty]

So happy you liked it Sam! This movie was a very pleasant surprise when I first saw it.

[@alvarhanso6310]

It's amazing to have seen Wes Anderson's evolution since first seeing Rushmore in theaters in 1998. Grand Budapest is peak Wes Anderson. His recent Roald Dahl shorts for Netflix were absolutely fantastic. You guys should do all of his films, maybe go to Bottle Rocket next, and go in order from there. You'll love Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Fantastic Mr Fox, especially. Ralph Fiennes should have won an Oscar for this; had no idea how funny he could be until seeing this. His comedic timing is incredible. Edited to add, the cliff scene is the one spot where the whole audience laughed out loud when I saw it in the theater.

[@illuminatiCorgi]

12:17 This happened to me at my Mother's funeral! My great aunt turned to me and asked, "Is your Mum coming?" Which made me briefly lose my composure, and reply, "WTF did you just say?!" We laugh about it now 😅

[@lathspell87]

This is my favorite Wes Anderson movie. Some backstory for you, Wes Anderson's first movie, Bottlerocket, was created with his friends from college... Owen and Luke Wilson. As he started making more movies and finding his specific style, there are certain actors who are always in his movies, like Willem Defoe and Bill Murray. Every time Wes Anderson does a movie, he seems to get half of hollywood to play small roles in it. If you enjoyed his style, you are in for a treat. You should start with Bottlerocket and start working your way through all his movies, chronologically.

[@StephenRae-u1t]

Couldn't agree more. Go through in order and see his filmmaking and style develop.

[@PerfectHandProductions]

Nice! I absolutely love this movie. It's incredibly charming.

[@haroldlipschitz9301]

It's unbelievable that Gustave is delivered by the same actor who gave us Amon Goeth

[@RazbaqueDirge]

Second favourite Wes Anderson movie... Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)... hands down. Cheers.

[@claytonbishop4021]

This film was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Film Editing but won some awards like Best Original Score, Best Production Design, Best Makeup and Hairstyling and Best Costume Design at the 87th Academy Awards (2015).

[@a1superfantastic]

I'm so so glad you two have finally started your Wes Anderson journey. From the 1970s through the 1990s, director Robert Altman was the artist all actors wanted to work with. His style was unique, clever and always under the radar. Wes is today's Altman, and you'll see a lot of consistency in his casting, particularly those who played key parts in his early career, namely writing partner Owen Wilson, Bill Murray and Jason Schwartzman. In my opinion, Royal Tenenbaums is a must, as well as Rushmore, The LIfe Aquatic, and my personal favorite, Isle of Dogs. Enjoy the trip!

[@peterandretta8328]

The actor playing Zero, Tony Revolori is the actor who plays Flash Thompson in the Tom Holland Spider Man movies. I just realized that only a year ago.

[@Madbandit77]

He also was in "Dope" with Shakima Moore (the Spider-Man animated films) and "Please Stand By" with Dakota Fanning.

[@chrisfofficial]

Watch Moonrise Kingdom next, a coming-of-age film about young love. It's also a bit happier, I know you're gonna love it. To me, Moonrise and The Grand Budapest Hotel will forever be my favourite Wes Anderson movies.

[@rg3388]

My favorite Anderson film. Please continue with the others. Having Zero's beloved’s name be Agatha allows him to inscribe the dedication “from Z to A” in the book of poetry that he gives to her. Later, bilateral, palindromic symmetry is established by a mirror-image bookend when Henkels orders a search to be carried out “from Augenzburg to Zilchbruck.” The name of Jeff Goldblum’s Vilmos Kovacs seems to derive from those of cinematographers Vilmos Zsigmond and László Kovács, just as the name Madame D. could be taken as a Max Ophuls reference. The film also includes what is basically a shot-for-shot remake of a sequence in Alfred Hitchcock's TORN CURTAIN.

[@rafaelflorez6446]

"Fantastic Mr. Fox" next please! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffbassin630]

Enjoyed your reactions to this classic movie!

[@leonelsjanofwipper3418]

Since this movie was based on the writings of Stephan Zweig, as it states in the end credits, I started reading Zweig's books and that was very rewarding too.

[@chefskiss6179]

Loved you finally getting to a Anderson flick... looking forward to Moonrise Kingdom the most, but will obviously be happy with whatever you get to next, like Moonrise Kingdom... or perhaps even Moonrise Kingdom :) Mooooonnrriiiiisse Kiiii 😂😂😂

[@richardsanchez9073]

Thank you!

[@rockinresurrection6542]

That whole Museum hunt scene is a direct reference to Hitchcock's Torn Curtain

[@Flesharrower]

Wes Anderson is one of those directors that actors will clamour to work with, like Tarantino. It's great to see you both delight in a film so much.

[@crouchingotter]

I highly recommend The Fantastic Mr Fox. As a grown adult.

[@FTL7I1H]

I LOVE this movie. This movie has a tempo, every joke and action is on beat.

[@frankman90210]

When gustave is arrested he runs down-stage and combined with the stillness of the camera it's so stupidly funny. You guys would really dig Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom as well.

[@thomasgriffiths6758]

You should react to more of Wes Anderson's films, I especially like Moonrise Kingdom.

[@todddepue681]

Tilda Swinton nearly unrecognizable as the Countess Madame D.

[@clash79]

That's literally Tilda Swinton in every role. She's a chamaleon

[@Madbandit77]

​@@clash79 She'll always be Social Services from "Moonrise Kingdom" to me.

[@davidhirako4210]

Definitely watch Tennenbaums! Rushmore and Darjeeling Limited are also personal favourites

[@screamr2d2]

I agree you guys should definitely eat your way through ALL of Wes' films, but I also have to suggest In Bruges. Ralph Fiennes has a relatively small but important part in that movie and he plays it hilariously. Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play the main roles. Extremely well written and directed film that I feel doesn't get enough credit, directed by the same director who casted those two together again recently in The Banshees of Inisherin. I'd recommend that one too if you've not seen it.

[@silkypnub]

This movie will forever hold a special place in mine heart. ❤

[@cowsmooloud]

I STRONGLY recommend 'Isle of Dogs' for Wes Anderson. I've seen five of his, and [other than this one], that one was the most... interesting.

[@mastaovdafist3551]

This is one of my favorite films of all time and my personal favorite Wes Anderson film!!

[@asolondev]

I adore this movie - one of the greats.

[@crigarsha]

19:33 Sam's reaction to the cat getting YEETED out the window was chef's kiss!!! LOL!!!!

[@colinthedogfromspaced9365]

Guys you just had a Léa Seydoux weekend ! She was the maid in this and a member of the Bene Gesserit in Dune Part Two.

[@Yggdrasil42]

Ah, I thought I recognized the maid but couldn't place her!

[@TheseDarkWoods]

I love this movie SO much! It’s perfect. I highy recommend Wes’s other films. The Royal Tenenbaums is his next best (and my first one).

[@ravensdark99]

Every single small role in this movie is a brilliant actor. It´s nuts

[@aftonair]

I love this movie. Thanks.

[@alexhidalgo7110]

Glad you both love it so much Awesome

[@stsolomon618]

This movie was nominated for Best picture. Fun film

[@GatorScribe726]

I can’t decide which Wes Anderson movie is my favorite. This, Moonrise Kingdom and The Royal Tenenbaums are probably at the top. But then I think, “Oh, but then there’s Rushmore!”

[@Koiranpaeinen]

The Royal Tenenbaums, Steve Zissou and Fantastic Mr. Fox are the essential Anderson movies! I hope Tenenbaums will be your next one, as it's the one that really cemented his reputation.

[@grantmiller6570]

Such a great movie. Love it, so crazy.

[@ivanmendoza7582]

This movie will forever hold a special place in my heart I recommend you check out the directors other movies he is so particular and all his movies are so unique

[@krasmazov009]

This is my favorite Wes Anderson movie. I highly recommend Moonrise Kingdom

[@rocketdave719]

The Royal Tenenbaums is one of my top ten favorite movies.

[@theRappinSpree]

My favourite Wes Anderson film. Ralph Fiennes is just amazing in it.

[@Sir_AlexxTv]

This movie is a GEM, and as usual Fiennes delivers, no matter the role. Not to mention the stellar casting.

[@MrGpschmidt]

One of Anderson's best films - Fiennes' finest hour - a fantastic cavalcade of stars and helluva production design. Such fun!

[@clayjohanson]

Next: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “Isle of Dogs”.

[@jimmorrish6771]

love isle of dogs