The Million Dollar Hotel
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Movie Reviews of The Million Dollar Hotel
Movie Review: intriguingly wonderful
Summary: 5 Stars
million dollar hotel is one of those films that seem to grab you by the senses and make you fall in love with people who live in a sort of loonie bin. million dollar hotel is a film about an old dilapidated hotel whose residents are mentally unstable. they find themselves in a bind when they find out one of them has been murdered but no one knows who did it.
tom tom(jeremy davies) is a character you instantly feel for from his the first scene when he jumps off the building in spectacular fashion and says, "after i jumped, i realized...life is the best." in some respects, you almost envy him for realizing this, but pity him at the same time for finding this out too late.
milla jovovich has an equally curious role. she plays a strung out woman who finds herself reading romance novels all day at a used bookstore and prostitutes herself at night. jovovich plays almost the same role as davies, but at the same time, much different. it's no wonder he finds himself chasing her through the whole movie and nearly getting what he wanted...her.
mel gibson plays a secondary role in this film, as he should, as a detective who happens to be a "freak" just like the people he is investigating. million dollar hotel is definitely not for someone looking for another stereotypical mel gibson flick as it is a far cry from lethal weapon and what women want...lucky for all of us.
the movie as a whole is one of the best i have ever seen. it is a shame it was not given much publicity in the states as it was in europe. it was co-produced by U2 frontman Bono who also, along with the rest of the band, creates a dark, but excellent, soundtrack that complements the movie like no other.
definitely pick this one up...movies like this only come once in a lifetime.
Movie Review: Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was forced to watch this movie through a group of friends, all U2 fanatics. Being a U2 fan myself, the decision to watch this film was a bit difficult as I did not wish to have to see what happens when one of Bono's big ideas fails.The funny thing about being a fan is that you feel embarrassed for the star when he makes a fool of himself, even if he doesn't (it's like wanting all your friends to like your boyfriend. Naturally, I was a bit apprehensive.I sat down in front of my TV preparing to admit that there were certain things even Bono (God bless him) couldn't pull off, writing the story for a movie being one of them. I just couldn't imagine anyone who was gifted at so many things. Within five minutes of viewing, all of my misgivings fell away. The movie somehow made an incredibly far-out idea real. From the moment you hear Tom Tom say "I just realized... life is perfect" your heart and soul are drawn in to this character's plight, wishing he would live happily ever after, while knowing all along this is impossible. Jeremy Davies does an incredible job portraying Tom, as does Milla Jovovich Eloise. Where any other woman as beautiful as she would look insanely out of place playing a poor prostitute, she pulls it off (seemingly) effortlessly. The soundtrack becomes an intregal part of the story expressing every emotion touched on during the movie. Ironically, the worst performance comes from Mel Gibson, who does not wake up until at least midway through the movie. Never the less, the film is beautiful. I fully recall sitting, staring at the screen, not breathing for a full minute after the last scene. It was that good. If this is what we can expect from Bono the scriptwriter, more power to him.
Movie Review: See it for yourself..
Summary: 5 Stars
I find it interesting the mixed reviews for this movie. I will agree with most in that it's not a movie for everyone. I'm an indie film maker and I appreciate this movie for many reasons.Of course many find the plot "too complicated" or "boring" but most of you should realize that those are the people that love movies where all the hard parts are spelled out so you don't have to think. This movie is thought provoking and after a few viewings you begin to pick up on more of the plot.
I can't possibly find why many have said the acting is horrible, Milla Jovavich and Jeremy Davies play very creative and supportive roles to each other. It's obvious it's not Mel Gibson's best role but the script wasn't written for him to be the leading star. If anyone would take the time to look into more of the story behind this film (other than the DVD extras) they'd appreciate it more. The atmosphere and tone set in the movie create a chilling emotion, which the music matches quite successfully. If you're a fan of U2 then you should appreciate the soundtrack, although it's a lot less complex (than any other U2 stuff) and something to listen to on a rainy day, it's good music. I listened to the music before I saw the movie and I enjoyed it.
Overall the movie is good. It's not the best movie I've ever seen but I really like the mood you get from it. In my opinion you should see it for yourself. If you're really scared about wasting a few hours then maybe you should find other things to do with your busy life than watch movies. Maybe you'll see it as a waste time maybe you'll love it, but atleast you've seen it.
Movie Review: The Million Dollar Hotel
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a wonderful movie, made with love. The score is haunting and and sweet, yet not obtrusive. The colors and the photography are stunningly beautiful. This is not a thriller; rather, it is a love story played against a background of cynicism, delusion, betrayal, fraud and brutality. This film demands the viewer's undivided attention, as much is going on in the background of almost every scene. This film is also an ode to a hotel in Los Angeles, one of two built in the 1920s by two brothers. One would not think such a tribute could be paid to an old hotel, but "The Million Dollar Hotel" is just that, as the varying and lovely shots of the hotel bear witness throughout the film. Mel Gibson delivers his best performance to date as the brutal, threatening FBI agent Skinner, who has a change-of-heart. Jeremy Davies is incredibly winning as Tom-Tom, the border-retarded unofficial "butler," full of wisdom, humor and insight, for the hotel's residents. Milla Jovovich is Eloise, a sadder-but-wiser young woman, worshipped by Tom-Tom. Their love blossoms as events slowly roll beyond their control. Most of the characters in this movie seem devoid of principles, and this film contains several instances of betrayal. But, against the betrayals and the unrolling of events, Tom-Tom is unwavering in his love for and protection of Eloise. This film is worthy of several viewings and provokes discussion with each viewing experience, proof that there is something here worthy of one's time. The question is, what did Tom-Tom mean by his final statement at the end of the picture?Movie Review: A Little Crazy, But Very Sweet
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this DVD. Million Dollar Hotel is an art film. One can't come to this movie with James Bond expectations. The film is jam-packed with stars. Jeremy Davies is breathtaking as Tom-Tom. He literally dances his part with springs and leaps substituting for steps, and gestures borrowed from a Japanese Kabuki play. His portrayal of a mentally-challenged person is pure cinematic poetry. The love story is very simple, very pure, very odd, but totally engaging. Mel Gibson as the ex-freak who used to have a hand growing out of his back must have wanted to work with Wim Wenders. We lose much of the humor we usually get from his performances. Amanda Plummer and Bud Cort as two of the residents of Million Dollar Hotel shine. Plummer is particularly touching as she goes up to the millionaire father of the dead man and introduces herself as his fiance by throwing her arms around him and saying, "Dad!" Jimmy Smits was on holiday in the movie as Geronimo, the artist who paints in tar and tries to scam the art world. Wenders' stately style gives a sense of poetry to the mentally ill. The film might seem to drag a bit. Davies' performance and the bizarre editing cuts propel the film. Bono's soundtrack blends well. If you are looking for something a bit different, discover this gem.