Hotel Babylon - Season 1
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Movie Reviews of Hotel Babylon - Season 1
Movie Review: Hotel Babyon - 5 Stars
Summary: 5 Stars
I discovered BBC programming after watching the excellent comedy series "Coupling" late one night on PBS. And I must say, the British have some outstanding shows.
"Hotel Babylon" is easily one of hippest, sexiest shows in recent memory -- miles ahead of NBC's "Las Vegas". Of course much of that can be contributed to the sharp writing and attractive cast, as well as the sleek sets and gorgeous shots of London.
Still, there's a lot more to this series than meets the eye. Newly appointed deputy manager Charlie Edwards (Max Beesley) serves as the series' narrator, navigating the trials and tribulations that the staff of the five-star property meet each day.
Above Max is Rebecca Mitchell (Tamzin Outhwaite), the Hotel's general manager. She's a gorgeous, confident woman who handles everything from "ordinary guests" to rock stars and even foreign delegates. Though highly poised on the outside, she's hiding a number of secrets that are revealed as the series progresses -- among them the fact that she's left her husband and is currently living inside the hotel itself.
The supporting cast is as diverse as it is amusing. Guest concierge Tony Casemore (Dexter Fletcher) does everything from getting theater tickets and restaurant tables, to high-class prostitutes for the rock stars who inevitably arrive from time to time. Joining him at the front desk area is receptionist Anna Thorton-Wilton (Emma Pierson), an old flame of Charle's and a rather superficial social climber.
"Hotel Babylon" alternates between the day-to-day grind of the hotel business to the persona lives of the characters. All of them seem to have secrets of some kind -- ones that eventually rear their ugly heads on the job. Of course, there's also a good dose of sex, glamor and money, all of which make the series a pleasure to watch!
Movie Review: Is this great TV??? You bet it is
Summary: 5 Stars
Hotel Babylon is not just good TV...it's great TV!!!! The show features some incredible acting from Tamzin Outhwaite (formerly of EastEnders, a BBC soap) and Max Beesley (from the ill-fated movie "Glitter" starring Mariah Carey). The show could make for a great drama series, but I felt that it is a mix of a drama, comedy, and soap opera all mixed into a great BBC show. The show aired on BBC America for a while but didn't get around to seeing it. I can now say that I got the DVD set and all the episodes are great. The season finale was an interesting to watch.
The show reminds me of Hotel which aired on ABC from 1983 to 1988. The reason...Hotel was set at a fictional San Francisco hotel as Hotel Babylon was set at a luxury five-star hotel in England.
I recommend this DVD to anyone who is willing to watch a great show from the BBC.
Movie Review: Love it, love it, love it some more
Summary: 5 Stars
I am currently researching the hotel industry when I stumbled upon this series. I immediately took a chance and was more than satisfied to know that my gut instinct was right. The coolest thing about this series is that it is something that my fiance and I are heavily addicted to. The drama is quite intense and very entertaining. The one thing that kind of irked me was that Charlie was not as tough or outspoken as I would have liked. He was great with the guests but in regards to the staff and his boss he was a bit too reserved for me. I highly recommend this series and can't wait to see what happens in Season 2Movie Review: Hotel Babylon
Summary: 5 Stars
As the show raved..."After all we are a 5 star Hotel!", I couldn't agree more with that sentiment with my 5 star review for this deliciously naughty, funny, sad wonderful mix of a show. It's one of those shows that sucks you in like a good book and before you know it it's over. Truly an awesome show!! must, must watch, you'll NOT be disappoited...I promise :-)
My only disappointment is that it is no longer on the air, so that's why you must own it like I did!!!:-)
Movie Review: Love this show !
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently discovered this show 2 years ago on BBC America and its so addictive !
I wish I could find the soundtrack to this great show !
I highly suggest everyone to watch this show , Im not kidding I havent seen anything like this , its slick , glossy , glamorous , funny , serious , suggestive !