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Created Mar 29, 2014 06:23PM PST • Edited Mar 29, 2014 06:23PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   Wes Anderson’s creativity shines once again at the Grand Budapest Hotel. I think it is his best so far. Budapest is a story with the intricacies and unlikelihood of a Rube Goldberg concoction and old-school slapstick humor reminiscent of comedies made in the 30’s and 40’s. It will bring a consistent smile to your face, only to be interrupted with bursts of LOL moments. Besides the quirky and inventive sets, the cast acts like a well coached team moving in unison, albeit Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori do most of the heavy lifting. Bottom line is that you should not miss this film.

4. Acting

   Great 4.0

   In the spirit of my laziness, I’m not going to go through the entire cast. Suffice it to say – once you see all the names, your expectations will skyrocket – and they will be met!. Regarding Ralph Fiennes – his bisexual perfectionist butler persona deserves major kudos, and tony Revolori is as good as a side-kick as you’ll ever see.

5. Male Stars Great 4.0

6. Female Stars Great 4.0

7. Female Costars Great 4.0

8. Male Costars Great 4.0

10. Film

    Great 4.0

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.0

17. Sex Titillating 2.0

18. Violence Fierce 2.0

19. Rudeness Salty 2.0

21. Reality

    Surreal 2.5

22. Circumstantial Surreal 2.5

23. Biological Surreal 2.5

24. Physical Surreal 2.5