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The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Stephen A. Smith Hottest Take Award

Owen Wilson improves other Anderson leads; Dmitri is right, disputed

In the discussion (3)
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  • Owen Wilson could improve the lead of every Anderson film except this one; Gustave requires Fiennes.
  • Dmitri may be right that Gustave exploits wealthy elderly women; a similar figure approaching one’s own mother would cause suspicion.
  • That suspicion is countered by Gustave’s long relationship, possible love and Dmitri’s possessiveness; simply honoring the painting bequest might have avoided the conflict.