The Hotel New Hampshire
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Movie Reviews of The Hotel New Hampshire
Movie Review: Books against movies?
Summary: 5 Stars
The only movie I know which was truly faithful to (part of) the book is "Gone with the wind", because it did not attempt to picture the entire span of the story. Grisham's books were so obviously written with movie in mind that they can't be compared, and Elmore Leonard's twisted plots make movies as much entertaining, even if not fully faithful, as the books are. But this one, which is more like putting pieces from the book one after another is so perfectly crafted by Tony Richardson, and a faultless casting, that it fully convey the spirit of the writing, much more than "world according to Garp" or "Cider House Rules". Nevertheless, I must admit that for somebody who did not read the story before seeing the movie, it might be a bit more difficult to follow, because of all the shortcuts. But it is one of the few movies where every scene was looking like 'déjà vu', as well the characters as the backgrounds, and the only one of the 3 adapted from J. Irving's books I've seen; I can't say about "Simon Birch" since I've seen Jim Carrey before,and once was one time too many.Movie Review: I LOVED this movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I notice I am a little alone in this opinion. I too have read the book, and loved it, multiple times, but I also loved the movie. I thought the characters were portayed perfectly. It was wonderful to see them come to life on the screen.
I didn't get to see this movie until I rented it from netflix a couple of months ago, and the reason I'm writing this review is because I came to Amazon to buy the movie, and I happened to see the bad reviews, and decided to put my 2 cents in. So there you have it.
Movie Review: stange yet...
Summary: 5 Stars
I really dug this film. The cast I thought was quite good. Although I agree that Susie the bear shoulda been played by Amanda Plummer instead of Natasha Kinksi.
A rather underated film...showing a bit of the lesbian in Jodie Foster onscreen..
There are some uncomfortable bits especially in the incest bwtween Foster & Lowes Brother & Sister.. But, all in all a marvel of a little film worth seeking out.
Movie Review: The BEST
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree completely with B. Alden! The haters don't know what they're talking about! This movie has been in my top five all time favorites since I first saw it 15 years ago. It is the best adaptation of an Irving book ever (and yes, I am a huge fan of his). Sharp, funny, memorable writing and a spot on cast make this simply one of the best movies.Movie Review: Jodie in Transition
Summary: 4 Stars
Following the success of The World According to Garp, another offbeat John Irving novel was filmed. The Hotel New Hampshire is about another offbeat family. This time the Berry's are examined. Father - Winn and Mother - Betty (Beau Bridges and Lisa Banes) met while working at the Hotel New Hampshire. The had five children - Frank (Paul McCrane), Franny (Jodie Foster), Johnny (Rob Lowe), Lilly (Jennie Dundas) and Egg (a very young Seth Green).
Win works as a teacher at Dairy private school where his father, Iowa Bob (Wilford Brimley), is the coach. But Win and Betty want to recapture their youth and open a hotel (and name it after the hotel where they met.) They buy an abandoned girls school near Dairy school. They convert it and open it. Just as they are all misfits, their clientele are also misfits. They get an invitation to open another hotel in Vienna. And they do the same.
This film is not about story, it is about characters. This film serves you a wide variety of characters from the lovely Anita Morris as the oversexed waitress to Natasha Kinski as a woman who hides in a bear suit. And of course, Wallace Shawn as Freud.
Each of the four stars, Foster, Lowe, Bridges and Kinski, had their careers in transition. They were looking for the breakout hit to take their career to the next level. This film was widely admired but not a box office smash. Foster would only have to wait a couple of years (The Accused). Lowe would have to wait fourteen years to achieve success in The West Wing. Bridges would become the king of the cable movies.
The film is written and directed by Tony Richardson (look for his daughter Joely Richardson in a bit role at the beginning of the film).
WARNING: This film has scenes of abuse, rape and incest. So, this may not be suitable for young children.
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