The period drama starring Ralph Fiennes has been added to Netflix this week, with fans calling it a ‘cinematic masterpiece’.
Netflix has unveiled several thrilling new additions this week, including one that enthusiasts are labelling a “cinematic masterpiece”. The film, helmed by Wes Anderson, has been acclaimed as “perfect” by some critics and features an impressive cast.
This follows Netflix‘s announcement of some exciting releases arriving this week, disclosing on X that fans can anticipate Lisa McGee’s new series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, the initial 10 seasons of Stargate SG-1, and numerous classic Wes Anderson films joining the archive.
However, one film particularly stands out due to its substantial fanbase and incredibly renowned cast, which includes Ralph Fiennes, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, Lea Seydoux, Willem Dafoe and Edward Norton.
The Grand Budapest Hotel, initially released in 2014, has captivated audiences over the years with its enchanting script, exceptional acting and stunning cinematography. The film, which holds an impressive 92% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, lands on Netflix today alongside the likes of Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums, The Darjeeling Limited and The French Dispatch, reports the Express.
The synopsis for The Grand Budapest Hotel reads: “In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes). Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave’s friend and protégé.
“Gustave prides himself on providing first-class service to the hotel’s guests, including satisfying the sexual needs of the many elderly women who stay there. When one of Gustave’s lovers dies mysteriously, Gustave finds himself the recipient of a priceless painting and the chief suspect in her murder.”
Enthusiasts have made the effort to share their admiration for the film on the review aggregator platform, with one stating: “An utter delight of a film that I continue to revisit on a regular basis. It might actually be Wes Anderson’s best movie, which is saying quite a lot.”
A second commented: “Probably one of my all-time favourite movies! Well-designed visuals with beautiful execution, fantastic casting, very moving story AND music…what else can I say?”.
“This has been by far the absolute highlight of Wes’s career and he probably will never be able to top this masterpiece. Well done to the whole cast and crew!”.
Another concurred: “Masterpiece! Lost count of how many times I saw it. Incredible journey through a weird and wonderful story, fascinating all the way. Quirky and sophisticated at the same time.
“Unique in so many ways, the cinematography is something else. The whole cast really shines in character. Fast moving, lots of twists and turns, unpredictable, highly entertaining. Just love it..
“Absolute gem. Wes Anderson at his best,” a fourth remarked, whilst another gushed: “Love it! Wildly entertaining. Great cast!” One admirer succinctly labelled it as “perfect”, while another declared: “It is a cinematic masterpiece.”
The Grand Budapest Hotel will be available to stream on Netflix today, February 12.