Review of Grand Hotel (2008) by Ryan V — 09 May 2013
A posh German hotel is the locale for a penniless aristocrat (John Barrymore), a depressed ballerina (Greta Garbo, who delivers her infamous "I want to be alone" spiel), an opportunistic stenographer (Joan Crawford), a terminally ill clerk (Lionel Barrymore), and a struggling tycoon (Wallace Beery).
Their troubles and dramas intersect in a variety of ways during the running time of this 1932 Oscar Winner for Best Picture. While Grand Hotel takes its sweet time in gaining narrative momentum, its all-star cast eventually delivers the goods.
Many will find this film a bit dated and stuffy, but it's a good choice for those interested in old fashioned Hollywood.
This review of Grand Hotel (2008) was written by Ryan V on 09 May 2013.
Grand Hotel has generally received mixed reviews.
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