Grand Hotel (1932)

Posted : 5 months ago at Jun 18 12:53

Really great Garbo movie, with all the thrills of love and deception in a ritzy Hotel.

Rating : 8/10

Posted : 11 months, 1 week ago at Dec 17 4:26

A lot has changed since 1932, when this film was first released. After watching this movie I realise that not all the changes in film making since then have been for the better. A few of the stars from this movie made such an impact that they are still known today, such as Greta Garbomay and Joan Crawford. But It isn't the stars, cinematography or acting that will win you over. There is no CGI, no explosions here, what this film does have in heaps is a sense of realism. There is a gritty edge to the story that you don't expect from a movie of this era. Plots cross over and the ending is superb and quite unexpected, leaving you wanting much more. The Grand Hotel isn't without its flaws, its dated, and there are stereotypes a plenty here, from the evil rich boss, to the thief with a ...Read more

Rating : 9/10