Grand Hotel is like a microcosm of a society. Different characters and different destinies are cleverly intertwined, but separated quietly. I have watched a few TV series on the theme of hotel, but most of the themes are family business disputes and battles in shopping malls, so when I watch this movie, I feel familiar and fresh.
At the beginning, the tone of the film was a bit sad, from music to setting. During the continuous conversation, the characters appeared one after another. I like this way of appearance very much. Instead of arranging a specific appearance for each character, it transitions naturally, making people dizzy and unable to fight for a while, just like life itself, sometimes surprisingly fast.
Pressinger had the impression of him as a senseless businessman. Although he was rich, his various behaviors in the face of crisis were not enough for a respected entrepreneur. In the business arena, I can't hold on to the beautiful women and have no empathy in the face of the weak. Of the five protagonists in the film, he is probably the most annoying. This character creation is successful. Although it is not three-dimensional enough, it is flesh and blood and very close to life.
Grusinskaya, a ballerina who does whatever he wants. Performance modeling is a bit exaggerated, but isn't it true of some artists? If you are not at all neurotic, uninspiring, and emotional, does that still fit the classic image of an artist in people's minds? The love of fans is lonely and lonely, suffering from gains and losses, until she meets the baron and falls in love at first sight, which ignites her passion for life and work. Casual artist, I like it.
Baron von Gegen, one of the most contradictory figures. He is very, very short of money. He steals, but in the face of the big troubles, he shows a humane side. Obviously he could steal the pearl, but he didn't care about it because he fell in love for a while. Obviously he could take Klingland's wallet, but he returned it to him because of a momentary empathy. In the face of life's dilemma, still maintaining one's own good qualities, this is a kind of commendable cultivation. Does family education and growth environment really have such a big influence on the shaping of personality? In the end, the sudden death made the audience unbelievable. For a while, they couldn't react to why the director arranged this way. Perhaps this is life. You never know what will happen next moment.
Klingland, seeing him reminds me of many people in life. There is a saying: People are in heaven, and money is in the bank. In the last stage of his life, he decided to enjoy it, squandering the wealth he had spent his entire life saving. In fact, he is lucky. At least he knows his return date and has time to consume his own labor. There are still a large number of people who do not have this opportunity at all. They work hard to earn money and save money, and they plan carefully, but they never have time to enjoy life or live for themselves once.
Flan Ling, a stenographer’s job can meet her basic life needs, but she is not content with the status quo. She may have a good impression of the Baron. She obviously has no affection for Pressinger and Klingland. The pursuit of life. The first second was still sad for the death of the Baron, and the next second he urged Clingland to go to Paris. The change is a bit too fast, not as fast as a normal person. After all, before this, the film portrayed this character as a kind and humane female image. Suddenly the ugly face of human nature is naked in front of you, making it a little unbearable for the audience.
The film reflects the current social situation in Germany under the economic crisis.
Grand Hotel, always the same, people come, people go.
Grand Hotel, always the same. People come and go, nothing happened.
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