"It's fitting that a recurring piece of pastry plays a role in the story, since Wes Anderson seems to be daring us to view his work as mere confection, while offering subtle evidence that there's more at play," says Jesse Cataldo from Slant Magazine.
Michael Leader of Film4 echoed the praise for the director, as he thinks, "Wes Anderson's post-Fantastic Mr Fox whimsy hits its stride as storybook style meets thematic substance in this gorgeous, joyful, yet far from featherlight end-of-an-era yarn."
"Another meticulously stylish and deadpan Wes Anderson movie that walks the fine line between masterpiece and folly", adds Damon Wise of Empire Magazine.
Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori in the film
Turn to the next page to see what other cast-members thought
Imagine a world without dogs. It hardly bears thinking about, but in this dystopian look...
While preparing to film 'The Grand Budapest Hotel', director Wes Anderson and company scouted for...
Wes Anderson's entertaining filmmaking style clicks beautifully into focus for this comical adventure. Films like...
The cast and crew of 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' discuss the story, the main characters'...
Gustave may be aloof and snobbish in many ways, but he's also extremely charming with...
Charismatic but somewhat aloof concierge at the Grand Budapest Hotel, Gustave H, is less than...
Gustave H is a charismatic and over-friendly concierge at the Grand Budapest Hotel whose conduct...
Gustave H is a flamboyant and largely charismatic concierge at the Grand Budapest Hotel whose...
Anderson's films definitely aren't to everyone's taste, with his quirky approach to direction, character and...