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Wes Anderson always uses the same cast of actors in his movies. His most frequent collaborators are Bill Murray, Adrien Brody, Edward Norton, Willem Dafoe, Owen Wilson, Jeff Goldblum, Tilda Swinton, and Jason Schwartzman.

The "stray dog" film is Isle of Dogs, also by Wes Anderson

Can’t wait for the inevitable Wes Anderson journey you’re about to go on lol, love the channel!

One of the things that impresses me about this movie is how Wes Anderson manages to get all these big name actors (with some being known for acting overly comedic) to act sophisticated and elegantly and still be funny as hell. For example, I didn't know Adrian Brody had such underrated comedic chops. Hell, Wes can even get ahold of freakin' Bill Murray! That should tell you something.

I find the story itself to be quite enduring. The movie starts with a young girl reading a book, then we jump to the author writing the book, then we jump into a younger version of author narrating the story, who is being relayed the story by a elder version of one of the main characters. I think it’s a tribute to the power of stories and how they can travel through generations and countries and maybe even languages to reach individuals that they can make an impact on. I just think it’s very powerful. The look of this movie affects me greatly. I saw it in theaters eight times. This movie makes me feel like a kid again. Every time I watch it, I’m just completely enthralled and mesmerized by the imagery. The dialogue as well is frequently genius. Every single phrase and passage of dialogue reads like some absurd, quirky poetry. All around I just think this movie is a masterpiece. This and The Royal Tenanbaums are Wes Anderson’s best IMO.

This was probably the most "charmed" I've ever felt by a movie in cinema! One of my favorite movies!

I've heard that Wes Anderson went to film school together with Owen Wilson, Anderson's first movie Bottle Rocket even stars Owen and he, just like Bill Murray, pretty much always plays a part in Anderson's movies. If there's anything you can always be guaranteed to find in a W.A. movie, it's great cast and and even greater cinematography.

Sweet, Wes Anderson. Can’t wait for Royal Tennenbaums.

Wes Anderson is one of those directors who collects actors. It seems every time he casts someone new in one of his movies, they return for every subsequent movie. Pretty much all of the actors you noted add previously worked with Anderson in other movies. It must be something to work on movies with him, because the actors always come back. He is one of my favorite directors, with such a distinct style in regard to everything, including the color palette, set design, cinematography and dialogue. After watching several of his movies, even the cadence with which his actors speak seems purposefully considered. Glad you really enjoyed this movie. Isle of Dogs was directed by Anderson as well, as other have already noted. If you liked that one, The Fantastic Mr. Fox is another stop-motion animated movie he directed (with George Clooney providing the lead voice role). I would also recommend Moonrise Kingdom, although it's hard to go wrong when choosing an Anderson movie.

More Wes Anderson movies. Moonrise kingdom and Rushmore are other funny ones of his . The others have some light moments but all of them are hella stylish and well made

Throw some earlier Wes Anderson movies up there to see how he evolved his style over the years, it is very distinct.

Anderson creates dioramas and uses a ton of symmetry and horizontal camera movement. His style seems to get more distinct with each movie.

I feel a Wes Anderson marathon coming... ;) He’s one of the most consistently brilliant Directors working today.

I love it when movies manage to perfectly blend comedy and sadness together. It's not overly weeping sadness but it's still there, and it's still deep. Then it reminds me what people are talking about when they say it was inspired by the writings of Stefan Zweig - Austrian author in the early 1900s. Wrote wonderful but sad short stories, pretty much always starts with one person telling a story about how once another person told him a story. His works include Amok, The Royal Game, and my favourite 'Letter from an Unknown Woman' - I told all my friends about it after I saw the movie starring Joan Fontaine (one of her finest movies), they all hated the main guy and with good reason too. His only full length novel is "Beware of Pity". He managed to escape from Austria before the Nazis came to power (he was Jewish) and lived out the war in Brazil, but he felt so affected by the war that half-way through it he committed a pac suicide with his wife. I can actually hear Monsieur Gustav reading aloud his suicide note, it was very calm, strangely polite.

To me Wes Anderson's films is like those oddly satisfying perfectionist videos. It's like everything delightfully clicks into place in every frame, like the whole movie is a clockwork mechanism. I really enjoy his style. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed that as well.

Deffo check the trailer for his upcoming film The French Dispatch, huge cast! Bill Murray, who is notoriously hard to get hold of, has said that Wes is the only director who gets an instant YES without even needing to pitch him a movie

The Ending of this movie got me. I never expected this movie to be sad by viewing the trailer and the feel of it, until the last scenes. Wes Anderson really did a top notch job on playing with the Audience's minds. I felt so connected to Gustave and was confident there would some sort of happy ending.

"The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" should be next...

I was so excited to see your update. The Grand Budapest Hotel is one of my favorite films directed by Wes Anderson. He is an incredible filmmaker with an unique cinematic style. The movie with the stray dogs you mentioned is Isle of Dogs. Wes Anderson also directed it. I love how awestruck you got whenever you saw a well-known actor in the film. Most of them are recurring cast members in Wes Anderson's films.

Sooo, you got fell into the We Anderson rabbit hole.

That was Harvey Keitel aka Mr. Wolf aka Mr. White from Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs.

The actor you feel like you know is Harvey Keitel he was in reservoir dogs, pulp fiction and actually dozens of movies ;)

I've seen this movie about 23 times, and I have obsessive compulsive disorder. Your analysis on the framing of this film (i.e. shots being symmetrical and things being centered) gave me a new take on why I love this movie so much. So thank you. It also doesn't hurt that this cast is absolutely bananas.

You have no idea how happy I was to see my suggestion of this movie win the poll. And you gushing over it was everything I had hoped for! The puppet-ed dog movie you're talking about is Isle of Dogs, also by Wes Anderson. Since you liked that one, I think you'd really enjoy Anderson's other puppet-ed film, Fantastic Mr. Fox. So happy to see you fall down the Wes Anderson filmography hole. I'm really looking forward to his upcoming film, The French Dispatch, which of course was delayed unfortunately. P.S. - You'll get used to the incredible stacked cast that Anderson is always using in his films. ;)

oh wes, he's honestly up there with tarantino, villeneuve and nolan in the list of my personal favourites. his style is so distinct he's basically his own genre (and i'm borrowing this expression from honest trailers - btw when you have seen a bunch of his films, i suggest checking out the "every wes anderson movie" honest trailer, it's really brilliant 😄) (the ones for nolan and tarantino are also amazing) i don't think i can choose a favourite from wes anderson but i do rewatch the royal tenenbaums, moonrise kingdom and fantastic mr. fox the most. and there's just something about his colourful and geometrical aesthetic that speaks to me - guess my mild ocd really appreciates the perfectly structured and symmetrical frames a lot 😂

James I feel like you'll really appreciate Wes Anderson as a photographer, all of his frames are beautiful art. Love how much you appreciate set design, color, and framing. I also love how the aspect ratios change in this one based on which year is being shown.

Wes Anderson is one of my favorites. I was introduced to his work with The Royal Tenenbaums, and it's always held a special place in my heart. But my two favorites, I can't pick just one, are The Darjeeling Limited and The Life Aquatic: With Steve Zissou. Glad you enjoyed this one, man.

What i love most about wes anderson is in every movie he has quite an ensemble cast, even in his animated movies.

The best way I can describe this is that every single frame is designed as if you were looking at a graphic novel panel.

And Bill Murray is in almost all of his movies, just like the brothers Owen and Luke Wilson ;)

When a filmmaker discovers Wes Anderson, he finds out that when Wes calls everyone, everyone says yes without even seeing the script. Especially Bill F*cking Murray.

“Holy Shit, you got him!” 🤣🤣

"Isle of Dogs" is same Director as "The Grand Budapest Hotel". Wes Anderson films are great, quite quirky, and i love the fact he uses. the same Actors in most of his movies. And i can't wait for "The French Dispatch" to be released.!

As a photographer myself, these movies are brilliant. We learn the rule of thirds, which you never put your subject in the middle of your picture. But Wes uses the center in almost all of his shots. Each subject is framed by the set that surrounds what we are to be looking at. Notice how there are next to no camera pans for conversation or action. Each scene is again framed by the subjects surroundings and the camera 98% stays still. Perhaps meant to be like a page of his book. New scene, new page. And the acting. It's like each character is such an exaggeration of themselves and of the moment. These actors must love it. It's as if they are doing stage acting instead of screen acting. Each character is glorious. Love watching your reactions to good movies and good acting. We should all be amazed like you are when watching these films. This is art. This is cinema.

i love this movie so much! it has won my heart and i just don't know why it's just makes me feel satisfied and so happy, the way the people talk,the style, the past and the present. every scene of this movie is immaculate, i could watch this movie FOREVER

"Holy shit, you got him!" That is by far the funniest part lol

No matter how many times I watch this, I still laugh when Monsieur Gustave just dips when he realizes he's accused of murder XD Lol doesn't even try to prove himself innocent, he just books it 🤣

It's so great and so sweet to see someone watch a Wes Anderson film for the first time, just reacting to the cast, the camera work, the perfect symmetry, the colours and the all around craziness of the sets design, cause when you have already fallen into the Wes Anderson rabbit hole, you're just like "yep, that's it, that's Wes Anderson, that's why we love him and his films" ^^

I am personally wounded by how many people don't appreciate this film in my own personal life. I VERY much appreciate the fact that YOU APPRECIATED this film. This is my favorite comedy and I love when it gets the respect it deserves.

9:51 I love the subtle humor of casually showing what are supposed to be scoping photos, but every one of them look like they were taken by an absolute photography master! The Grand Budapest Hotel is one colorful cinematography clinic (I'm still bitter about Birdman somehow getting the Oscar over this one).

I think when I saw you post this, I hadn't seen the film so I'm glad this popped up again in my recommended after watching it. It makes so much sense for you to be watching this film because there is love and attention given to each frame. Beautiful ending how it reminds you that all of this was someone reading a re-telling of a story. Each moment was great. Glad I got to see your insights into this one too!

"This vampire is a problem, man." Got me so good

West Anderson's films are paintings come to life

Wes Anderson is so low key famous among actors and directors, and his films are so beloved, that he can dial up any number of enthusiastic stars that are willing to drop everything and find a way just to play a minor role in one of his films. Bill Murray is especially hard to reach...and has specific rules for scripts or offers to even reach his desk. For Wes Anderson...only a phone call is required. That is the power of excellence and craftsmanship.

I think this movie to me is like being read a book, with the characters coming to life. It's simply awesome and heavy with emotion.

Wes anderson movies are always full of recurrent known actors and full of subtle nuances in color patterns. The camera mouvement is always odd and exquisite. It's a type of comedy that doesn't makes us laugh like crazy but i always find myself with a genuine smile throughout the hole film.

Great analysis. One of my favourite films, so funny and so sad at the same time and such a feast for the eyes as you note (and the ears - perfect music for the film too.) As for funniest scene I think maybe the first train journey with M. Gustave and Zero ('I've had older.')

They all come for Wes Anderson because his films are such a romp. You just can't stop smiling.

Didn’t know I needed this but yes. The shots and color grade in this film are so magical

The guy who plays Serge X in this film was also in Inglorious Basterds and Stalingrad (1993). Ralph Fiennes plays Gustave H, but also plays Voldemort in all the Harry Potter films.

your dollhouse analogy is spot on to see the pinnacle of that watch the life aqautic Wes Anderson is an absolute master

Currently binging a bunch of your vids, cant wait to see what other reactions ya have

This is hands down my favorite Wes Anderson film

the most beautiful movie of all time. every frame could be a painting i’d hang on my wall

Another great Wes Anderson comedy is "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" Clint Eastwood's drama "Mystic River" is a fantastic watch with some great performances by Sean Penn and Tim Robbins Not enough people react to the original "Honey, I shrunk the kids" with some great practical visual effects for the time.

As much as I loved this film. I was blown away by the look and feel of The French Dispatch. I feel it’s Wes at the height of his auteurism. He’s mastered all the techniques in his repertoire and would to see your reaction to the aesthetic. You have an eye for detail and composition and The French Dispatch is a feast for the eyes. Asteroid City is another visual banger by Wes…

One of my favorites of all time! Loving these reactions in these dark times, thank you!

The Royal Tenenbaums, Isle of Dogs, and Moonrise Kingdom are a few of his fantastic movies. WA's Dialogue can be very detailed, expressionless, but deliberate. Color palettes are vivid with imagination and bring you up front and inside his creative world. I'm so happy that you've discovered his modern fairy tales.

That one shot of the girl on the carousel is GORGEOUS

in the prologue featuring the author when his grandson has the pellet gun, when he stands next to the author he keeps the gun leveled directly at the camera. It’s an ominous little gesture that tells you that this seemingly bright and colorful comedy will end in tragedy.

"Yo, this vampire is a PROBLEM man." hahahaha

Wes Anderson has a quality to him that inspires very unique loyalty from his actors, so now he's accumulated a collection of actors who will go for basically anything he's doing

Btw, you're right. That actor is Harvey Keitel, The Wolf in Pulp Fiction, and Sport in Taxi Driver

Yo my dude. I just recently found your channel,Great content my guy cool seeing someone enjoy movies as much as me.

the little detail of having different aspect ratios for each period is a nice touch. Owen Wilson has co-wrote a lot of Wes Anderson's films. You're going to love the introduction of the ship in The Life Aquatic

The painting scene 08:25 has a little joke of its own. The painting they steal "boy with apple" is a fictional painting but the painting they hang up as a replacement ("the rest is trash") is a real painting by Egon Schiele and extrememley valuable.

I met the art directer for for this film in college! He did Meyerowitz Stories (Baumbach! highly recommend) and some other Wes Anderson work. Soft spoken guy, talked about how meticulous the pre-production work is because of all the symmetry. It was years ago, but I left with a greater respect for production designers that's for sure.

You are right about the train shots, Anderson builds a track similar to the one that moves the camera and places a small set on the opposite track like the close up of Gustav looking out the window or the inspector looking in

Love how you say, "How is Bill Murray in this movie?" Because it's a We Anderson movie, that's how 😂

19:58 is one of my favorite scenes!!!! i died when i first watched it... thank you so much for this. i've been waiting for people to react/comment on one of my top 2 favorite films of all time (along with moonlight from barry jenkins! highly recommend that one as well) also the old lady from the beginning of the film that was gustave's lover was actually tilda swinton!!!!!

You're reacting to almost all of my favorite movies! If you're getting your suggestions from your community they really have an amazing taste in movies.

this channel just keeps reacting to dope stuff l love this movie

It's all filmed at right angles to the structure on the set, which is my favorite way things can be filmed

I just discovered him and watched all his movies last weekend! So you came right in time. My fav is The Royal Tenenbaums, and Darjeeling Limited

Grand Budapest is always one of my top suggestions to people when I want to show them exquisite, masterclass filmmaking.

It made me so happy that you reacted to this film! :D it had a very special place in my heart when it came out back in 2014. Its whimsical humour never fails to trap me, not to mention it's a gorgeous film with a very interesting story. It's a movie that I can always come back to and feel refreshed and find a new detail that I hadn't noticed in the bg before. Wes Anderson is a very meticulous man when he makes his films. Also the man in prison without a shirt is Harvey Keitel, Mr White from Reservoir Dogs :) If you liked this one, I would also recommend JoJo Rabbit for a movie with really good storytelling and weird humour! Taika Waititi wrote, directed and starred in it so you already know you're in for a wild ride! xd

You've GOT to watch more Wes Anderson movies! You will love all of them. Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom and The Life Aquatic are my favorites.

"Whats the Grand Budapest about?" Ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ

Yet to start the video, but gotta say, this channel is pure gold so far, let's watch one of my favorite movies of all time hehe

Wes has a specific cast he tends to always use and its awesome. Also the holy shit you got him hit me hard in the funny bone... it does every time

I saw this yesterday for the first time and I really liked it, it was my first Wes Anderson movie and I must say visually it's phenomenal, Ralph Fiennes is amazing in it too.

That was a fantastic movie for sure. I remember how it left me somewhat sad, but...dunno...with a light spirit. Great reaction! I´m sure you´d love "Inside Llewyn Davis". The opening sequence will suck you in in no time.

i watched this 2 years ago, even to this day, i aspire to be this good with framing shots in photography. every single frame in this movie can be used as a still and i love it

Some of my favourite camera work together with that car scene from "Children of Man"

Is this you’re first Wes Anderson movie? Man, you are in for a treat, and a journey when you inevitably watch his whole filmography.

Absolutely love this film man ❤️

The train stuff was shot using simple frames on wheels on tracks. Their little train cabin looking out the window at the snow is just 3 walls on wheels. The behind the scenes on this is fascinating to watch. It has such a unique visual style to it. I remember watching it and wondering if they subtitled the movie "A Study in Tracking Shots." But they work so perfectly as part of the story of this tiny little world the hotel is.

Wes Anderson has that distinct cinematography you see with the symmetry in all his films. Funniest scene to me was not in your reaction though. I absolutely lost it when Willem Dafoe threw Jeff Goldblum's cat out of the window.

A whole new world has opened up for you. Wes Anderson is one of my favorite directors. And the favorite of many actors.

Every single moment of this film is supremely enjoyable to look at and watch. It's Wes Anderson firing on all cylinders.

Loved when you made the reference to the animated film Isle Of Dogs!! Which is also written, directed and produced by Wes Anderson! You recognized his unique style, which once you see it, is unmistakable in every single one of his films. They look like no one else but Anderson. And no one else makes films like the ones he makes. Love his films so much. They have a distinct look, dialogue, style, themes, framing, humor, wit, and whimsy that’s just unmistakable and absolutely incredible. They are so brilliantly done. Anderson is one of the most unique and greatest living writer/director/filmmakers we have (the other in my opinion is David Lynch). He also develops relationships with actors where they appear in his films over and over, including Bill Murray, Anjelica Huston, Jason Schwartzman, Ed Norton, and Luke and Owen Wilson. Check out some of his other films, The Royal Tenenbaums (my personal favorite), Rushmore, Moonrise Kingdom, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou, and another animated film Fantastic Mr. Fox. He’s incredible. You will fall in live with his films.

In the reaction to a film full of appreciating aesthetics, I must say: that is a dopeass shirt.

20:20 I literally yelled out *"Wow!"* when I saw Owen Wilson. lol

Wes Anderson’s style and humor is so unique and impressive. You immediately know you’re watching one of his films.

James: okay, I'm ready to laugh Me: well, more of an absolute emotional roller coaster shot and told masterfully So glad your patrons voted for this one 😁

Picked up the big book about the movie (not sure what its called but its a lot of behind the scenes stuff) and it mentioned how they chose the different aspect ratios in the movie to give the impression of a story within a story within a story by visually mimicking a book within a book within a book

One of my favorite films from the past 10 years. Can't wait for The French Dispatch.

I saw this in an almost empty theater the last couple weeks it was out. I am absolutely thankful I didn't let it slip by. Same with The Art of Self Defense.

Hey, so Im new to your channel and to tell you the truth Im new to just reaction videos in general, but your channel and a few others have made me come to appreciate how educating they can be to see a Gorgeous movie thru the lens of a Filmmaker like yourself. I would love to your reaction to "First Man", a movie which I thought was absolutely beautiful to watch. Im willing to become a Patreon member if that is what it would take, but I really think you would love it.