Review of Grand Hotel (2008) by Brian S — 16 Jan 2012
Not the most interesting film, in my opinion, though it certainly has its strong points. the brothers Barrymore gave very strong performances, particularly Lionel. Joan Crawford was quite charming, although I found Garbo a little on the hammy and melodramatic side.
the overall character interaction also plays very nicely given the level of acting talent. my biggest problem is that no story element really stands out or grabs my attention. the romance is pretty bland, the criminal element is pretty bland.
...about the most interesting plot detail is the Wallace Beery/Lionel Barrymore conflict, but that isn't enough to make an entire movie. an enjoyable enough cinematic experience, but it's not a favorite.
This review of Grand Hotel (2008) was written by Brian S on 16 Jan 2012.
Grand Hotel has generally received mixed reviews.
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