The Grand Budapest Hotel | Visual Analysis

Midterm Assignment for JOUR 3006.

[@tatmaranhao]

He's one of the few modern directors that really embraces the art of film and storytelling

[@karlkarlos3545]

Absolutely

[@theultimate0117]

T M I’d say that’s most directors really

[@utkarshgupta1774]

@@theultimate0117 nope

[@ruly8153]

aspencrossing Not really tbh

[@sir.buttersworth]

I believe many directors embrace the art of film and storytelling but not like Wes anderson. Wes anderson has such a unique way of directing that by looking at one frame of one of his movies you can tell it's a Wes anderson film.

[@reubendapiton573]

This movie is so unrealistic but fun and in some point it is brutally realistic like in the ending

[@tjt5055]

It's not unrealistic, it's surrealistic.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

It has so many layers of storytelling that it becomes fantastic, openly flawed memory something which isn't around anymore.

[@lonelycrona2388]

@@tjt5055 Totally true. That's what I love about it. Some scenes are brutally realistic, others are so surreal that they almost become comedic.

[@Asertix357]

It's meant to be unrealistic, because it's what the reader of the book is conjuring and imagining in their mind as they read the story.

[@peterwagner958]

It makes it feel like a story from memory

[@ladyus8265]

i love the films because i can really tell each shot was carefully planned

[@HigaaraEnd]

IKR ? Each of them could be a "gravure" of some sort. Each of them has it's own story and the way the movement is created just feels natural.

[@zdubdub5707]

I could watch a The Grand Budapest Hotel for hours upon end. I love it so much.

[@angelordevil]

jessjwalton i looked at your pfp pic and thought "i never wrote this comment" and realized it was not me hahah :) i love The Grand Budapest Hotel too

[@whitesimurgh6363]

I really want more story of Gustave and Agartha and Zero..

[@saiabhishek5228]

More than sweeping narratives with intricate plot lines, he focuses way more on environment storytelling. His films truly bring out the art in films

[@AurelUrban]

I absolutely loved this movie, as well as all his other movies I've seen. I believe people who find his movies too sketchy and impersonal don't pay a whole lot of attention to them. Stylizing and detaching certain aspects from reality does not necessarily affect the human aspect of a story. I would even say that sometimes it helps to elevate the humanity within it and makes it easier to spot and appreciate.

[@marcdemell2987]

I thought that this was a delightfully funny movie ,I rarely watch a movie twice unless I really like it!Great characters and Wllem Dafoe was too funny,I just love F Murray Abraham,he is in my top five actors of all time.

[@m.syauqiabdurahman2798]

Wes Movie Is Always Had A Complex Story But His Movie Always Fun , Tragic , And Entertaining Which Make Tge Audience Never Get Bored .

[@domhuckle]

He tells stories in the way that life should be lived - mostly whimsical and humourous with sharp jolts of severe trauma and loss

[@liammoore2357]

Brilliant! As a fellow film enthusiast and lover of Anderson's work, this has given me a new perspective when watching his films. Well done

[@yogayantra]

I watched Budapest Grand Hotel, just yesterday. I was under a spell. It is the work of a genius

[@audreyrush639]

Watching his films is like opening a jewelry box. Each time you open it it's the same gems as before, but just never seems to get old.

[@TheArtOfMetalsmithing]

What an excellent, beautiful and clever analysis! I absolutely adore his point of view and how he sees composition :) Thank you so much, that was 5 minutes well spent! :)

[@fankdaggot8961]

The Grand Budapest Hotel is one of those movies i can watch a hundred times and still never get tired of. There are such small intricacies i didn’t even see until my 15th watch

[@mholland888]

Your analysis is perfect. I first watched this film and felt, not knowing why. I will watch it again and think. Wes Anderson is brilliant and thanks to you, I know why.

[@vlad2838]

Incisive, cogent observations that illuminate the moving parts of Anderson’s visual universe. Nicely done!

[@zaammiii]

I like how this was originally made as a focus video for a school assignment made by a teacher but it's such a good analysis that we are all watching it too.

[@NekoInk13]

Jesus! I didn't notice the symmetry! Love the film though! It has such style!!!

[@colinqualm6422]

Hahah, right

[@fledits]

Probably one of the most unique movies I’ve seen. The cinematography, colors, camera movement and cast are incredible. Loved it!

[@Suavador]

Just curious: What mark did you get on this midterm assignment?

[@josephmcnairy3604]

Got an "A," best in the class of around 70 or so

[@Suavador]

Nice! Well deserved.

[@Domee894]

Joseph McNairy "I'm very proud of you, you must know that." :)

[@franciscom8153]

The Hotel Budapest is a masterpiece coming from someone who has worked at a hotel I loved it.

[@scopex2749]

I only discovered Wes Anderson after watching GBH. Then i sought out more films and discovered Moonrise Kingdom. I have now watched these two many times each time spotting something different. I must find more or his work! I am totally hooked on GBH especially the marvellous soundtrack by Alexander Desplat, of which I now have the CD. The beauty of the Balalaika music compliments the setting superbly. Thank you for a wonderful revue.

[@barbarachieppo8290]

All of his work is great Check out his movie 'The Life Aquatic' It's great

[@sukarnavikram3629]

This movie is filmed beautifully so much ,that you can almost smell the perfume

[@ivanbregar1646]

That guy who says "documents please" is fucking badass!!

[@nathangasti399]

I like how Zeros character development is shown through his mustache. He starts by drawing one on, in the last last scene in the train car he has a real mustache.

[@ILikeGreen26]

I'm 17, I have 2 years of high school left and after that I want to go into film school, this video helped me a lot because it gave me a new way of looking at Anderson's films. Great work!

[@observeirene]

This is a brillent analysis! Yes I think Wed Anderson incorporates lots of tradional theatre tecniques into his films which are so enhancing for the whole production!! The placing between M Gustave and Zero is indeed interesting, I watched the film 3 times but never noticed this point until now. Thank you!

[@anthonyruan1454]

Love this film. It’s a bit ironic because this movie inspired me to pursue a career in hospitality even though the professional part only lasts like a few minutes or so in the entire movie.

[@azkiyahputri28]

Great video! i lovee the way robert yeoman using single hue / dominant color in each movie. I'm kinda surprised and amazed with the grand Budapest hotel since it has pink vibes meanwhile most of his previous works are using orange / yellow color that gives you warm vibes

[@mariaxv3265]

The Grand Budapest Hotel is one of my favorite movies ever ! Thank you for the video

[@oysterdiva2853]

Thanks Joe. That was excellent. Grand Budapest is my favorite of all time ☺️ Your explanation was succinct and explicit at once!

[@scottyp7796]

The Grand Budapest Hotel, the finest movie experience Ive had.

[@brick8646]

i really love this film. I could watch it over and over again and not get bored

[@zsoltkranitz1254]

Really great analysis. Thank you for that. You should make more videos like this.

[@Tylerdurdenx007]

Everyone shoud watch this Xavier Dolan's film Mommy to just appreciate the use of Aspect ratios. Skating scene and the climax with Einaudi's Experience. Such a masterpiece

[@mareike8244]

I also think, especially in Grand Budapest Hotel, it would be stupid for the story to be mostly realistic and not as stylized; it's all how Zero remembers it, he's telling his subjective version of the story. Kind of like 500 Days of Summer. I love these kinds of movies.

[@user-pl8cw8pp3s]

Who the hell can hate Wes Anderson?? He's the heart and the soul of modern cinema, filming is his passion and it's impossible to miss!

[@falaicha]

When i first watched this movie I didn't notice the symmetrical frames but I did find the movie very artistic and beautiful, there was something more to admire about the movie that got nothing to do with story line.

[@bundeligafan]

thanks for making this, it's one of my favourite films, and you made me like it even more :)

[@judewojcik3305]

Your analysis is brilliant. It’s a shame I didn’t see this sooner; you would’ve helped me dearly with my coursework in media😂

[@bingandrew3266]

This is a masterpiece, amazing film. Good video also, very good insight

[@Ventingace]

You did an amazing job with this video, you seem like someone I'd love to talk about movies with!!

[@IsaiahMarcellino]

Very well made video. I love his movies and though I have looked into some of these techniques specific to Wes Anderson (mainly his use of color) it's very cool to see other aspects I wasn't aware of to further explain my love for his style. Thanks for the vid!

[@TanningMiami]

as a film student this sir is great !

[@guyhancox4246]

Hey Joe, nice work old chap. I'd not thought of Anderson's work at this level of detail, but your dissection is very good and I will now look at all his films in a new light. A good excuse to dig them all out again. Cheers!

[@ABCchill]

What a great video-essay.

[@JoeTheGre4t]

Can we just hangout and talk about movies? I thought I was the only one who could see this.

[@kylahsaddler6904]

Watching his films, i get a theatre play type feel based on the shots and how he plays with Frame Compositions

[@BigStinky69]

I like how you're editing, especially the titles, almost feels like wes andersons jumpy cuts

[@muggin4life]

such a brilliant film, but you did amazing with this video

[@jackruefli8163]

Jesus Christ this is a bangin assignment

[@mediaproductionpro]

When all the major movie essay channels have dropped off, so you resort to watching class projects that pop up in your recommended section. Solid video by the way... hope you got the A.

[@DjVader112]

This and the life aquatic are definitely my favorite movies.

[@hellenasantana1555]

Great video. This is a film thar marked me a lot, and now, doing a College that I dreamed of (Audiovisual) I'm going to use your video as reference to do a homework for History of Art and Design with 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' as an object of study to do an analysis. Thanks 4 ur video. Kisses from Brazil/Portugal

[@scopex2749]

I only discovered Wes Anderson after watching GBH. Then i sought out more films and discovered Moonrise Kingdom. I have now watched these two many times each time spotting something different. I must find more or his work! I am totally hooked on GBH especially the marvellous soundtrack by Alexander Desplat, of which I now have the CD. The beauty of the Balalaika music compliments the setting superbly. Incidentally i believe the abbreviation of The Grand Budapest Hotel (GBH) indicates the large amount of violence in the film? Thank you for a wonderful revue.

[@yalostaya]

Beautiful analysis. Thank you!

[@meloniez427]

Awesome video. Taking a film studies class and this film was mentioned.

[@alielrashidi9361]

while watching this movie, i felt like i was in an imaginary world. its definitely a movie well never see something similar to again.

[@Heyguayeplease]

I enjoyed this a lot and will be watching this movie tonight. Great job!

[@christopherconnor5436]

Interesting work. I enjoyed your analysis a great deal. Thanks for sharing.

[@MontagZoso]

Well done! Anderson is my favorite director. 👍

[@vaniofelipe5703]

Very interesting! I had never realized what you taught on this video! 👏🏻

[@theslimbin]

To be honest the widescreen scope format made it feel more modern than 16:9. Cini scope is 2016-present for me not 1960-1980 Made the vibes a bit off for me because the 1970 era felt modern times for me

[@pinkyboy8576]

This movie is a definition of "easy on the eyes" means

[@dillkartoffelfly1658]

wes anderson is a visual genius

[@nljie]

his films are a work of art

[@ryandowner1112]

Fantastic analysis, Joseph. Bravo.

[@Carolina-yc7hy]

wes anderson is a genius !!!

[@Carolina-yc7hy]

btw, i loved your video! i didnt notice many of those details before!

[@tiwillemo]

J'avais un cours de cinéma au Cégep et l'examen final c'était d'écrire une critique cinématographique sur ce film là! Ce vidéo m'aura fait obtenir la note de 90%!

[@domenv66]

His movies are fucking amazing, i cant wait for his new one

[@erzherzogalbrecht8504]

The Grand Budapest gives me the feeling of beeing in a Dollhous

[@Byrnzi360]

I had no clue the film was changing letter-boxing until I watched this video. That’s crazy!

[@user-ri4tw2dw9q]

I think this movie is the REAL contemporary art

[@naveedbokhari]

Really well made, i myself am very passionate about films and writing and so on, so this put a smile on my face.

[@takenby_cj]

the best wes anderson movie for me. next to darjeeling limited.

[@sarahcavanah6990]

Excellent work!

[@nameme7702]

This helped in completing my assignment. Thankyouu 😭

[@justinkauffman5974]

wonderful dissection. thank you for these details.

[@shaywilson11]

This is so great! Nice work!

[@MorningtonCrescent]

Subscribed for the reference list alone...

[@leighfrancisco1644]

Great analysis. Thank you for sharing!

[@punkseth1]

Finally!!! There is more to Wes Anderson than just symmetry!

[@Elizabethliechti]

Phenomenal job

[@dorycoli]

fantastic observation

[@JasonChung0]

Awesome analysis, I i enjoy it thoroughly

[@Nupid_Stoob]

Tbh I was too engulfed into the Movie to even notice the aspect Ration changes. Did not realise any black bars around the picture in the middle :)

[@ele3513]

What exact study programme and in which university are you studying? Because I would love to study something like this, is it maybe cinematography?

[@SLASHA__]

if you're thinking about a full degree at university, I recommend film studies or film production/practice. You learn to analyse cinematography and other filmmaking techniques in depth just like this video.

[@ele3513]

Sasha White oh okay, I'll look more into it!! thank you for replying:))

[@yungyosef]

It's really uncanny how this video's narrator sounds like Zero.

[@countyourblessings69]

Really great video, thank you for this!

[@grasseater108]

loved the video thanks!! just one quick question if you could pleaseee help me .... i am writing this essay about mise en scene which i am having so much trouble with!!! Prof only want us to chose components of mise en scene, so ... can I pick camera angles or I have to talk about composition as a whole??

[@yeterartkk]

This movie is perfect to me

[@jamfam1000]

I would really like to learn more about when to properly use a soft focus

[@lewiscranston881]

Great video but just one thing, M Gustave wasn't killed by the police.

[@afonsolucas2219]

Lewis Cranston No, it was the army.

[@megajeffrey999]

Such great points. Awesome essay.

[@jakobos606]

amazing video!

[@quincycrosby5717]

A+

[@borkavanhautem]

great video🙌🙌🙌

[@dl4350]

told me a lot about Wes Anderson that i didn't realize

[@RickDrew]

One of the few to change aspect ratio? Er, that's done ALL the time.

[@tony99990171]

When i see that movie more like book.

[@raihanahmimi8233]

love this marvellous movie

[@nomadicnarko3191]

There should be a collaboration between Wes Anderson and Tim Burton, these guys knows their shit.