Hotelis a 2001 British-Italian comedy horror-thriller film co-written and directed byMike Figgis.It starsSalma Hayek,Rhys Ifans,David Schwimmer,Lucy Liu,Burt Reynolds,andJohn Malkovich.
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| Directed by | Mike Figgis |
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| Cinematography | Patrick Alexander Stewart |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Box office | $29,813[1] |
Plot
editWhile a Britishfilm creware shooting a version ofThe Duchess of MalfiinVenice,they in turn are being filmed by a sleazy documentary primadonna while the strange hotel staff share meals which consist of human meat. The story expands to involve ahit man,acall girland the Hollywood producer.[2]
The film itself makes several mentions of theDogme 95style of film-making, and has been described as a "Dogme film-within-a-film."[3][4]
Reception
editThe film was not a financial success and received mixed reviews.Roger Ebertnoted this and pointed out the complex nature of the film:
Many critics have agreed thatHotelis not successful, but I would ask: Not successful at what? Before you conclude that a movie doesn't work, you have to determine what it intends to do. This is not a horror movie, a behind-the-scenes movie, a sexual intrigue or a travelogue, but all four at once, elbowing one another for screen time. It reminds me above all of a competitive series of jazz improvisations, in which the musicians quote from many sources and the joy comes in the way they're able to keep their many styles alive in the same song.... The movie has to be pointless in order to make any sense.[4]
Cast
edit- Lucy Liuas Kawika
- John Malkovichas Omar Jonnson
- David Schwimmeras Jonathan Danderfine
- Saffron Burrowsas Duchess of Malfi
- Salma Hayekas Charlee Boux
- Rhys Ifansas Trent Stoken
- Burt Reynoldsas Flamenco Manager
- Julian Sandsas Tour Guide
- Danny Hustonas Hotel Clerk
- Max Beesleyas Antonio
- Valentina Cervias Hotel Maid
- Chiara Mastrioanni as Hotel Nurse
- Andrea Di Stefanoas Assassin
- Mark Strongas Ferdinand
- Danny Sapanias AJ
- Ornella Mutias Flamenco Spokesman
- Laura Moranteas Greta
References
edit- ^Boxoffice Mojo
- ^"Hotel (2001) at IMDB".IMDb.
- ^Brook, Tom (6 April 2002),Figgis unlocks Hotel's secrets,BBC News,retrieved1 February2014
- ^abEbert, Roger (26 September 2003),Hotel,Roger Ebert,retrieved3 February2014
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