The Million Dollar Hotel
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Movie Reviews of The Million Dollar Hotel
Movie Review: MAYBE A THOUSAND DOLLARS
Summary: 3 Stars
THE MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL is one of those artsy films that gains critical acclaim because it was directed by Wim Wenders and is produced and musically enhanced by Bono. yes, indeed, it's one of the most unusual films I've seen in a while. But originality doesn't always make an entertaining film. What's the whole point of the movie: that the mentally challenged can fall in love too? To allow Wenders to wield his cinematic sword and make lovely looking scenes, and to give Bono another chance to try and show us he is not just a rock star?
Some of the movie has some wonderful moments, and yes the romance between Tom Tom and Eloise is touching in its different approach. Jeremy Davies gives a tremendous performance as Tom Tom, which is why I give the movie three stars. His portrayal of the "idiot" is so on target one forgets he's acting. Milla Jovovich should stick to the Resident Evil movies; her waifishness seemed forced and her character too off the wall to be believable. Gloria Stuart, that lovely elderly lady who came back to the cinematic world's attention in TITANIC, seems to be used merely to spout four letter obscenities to show that foul language is cool for the octogenarian set. Jimmy Smits and Bud Cort offer support, but their characters are too underdeveloped to really impact the movie. That leaves us Mel Gibson in probably his most unusual role. While he infuses some manic intensity in the role of the FBI agent who had an arm removed from his back (come on writers, let's not test the waters too much), overall he merely seems to be doing a favor for Wenders and Bono.
Cryptic and overblown, MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL did not make a wave in theatres; I can understand why. Good job, though, Jeremy.
Movie Review: Not quite a Million Dollar Dud, but lacks Wim and vigour
Summary: 3 Stars
Written and co-produced by U2's Bono and directed by Wim Wenders, MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL is more a movie for film students to analyze and nitpick over than for casual viewers.In one of his most bizzare (and best) roles Mel Gibson plays FBI agent JD Skinner, who is investigating the suicide/ possible murder of a billionaire (Tim Roth) in a run down hotel. He must try to deduce who the killer is among the hotel's bizzare guests. He enlists the help of the victims mentally ill best friend Todd (Jeremy Davies) to be his partner. TomTom also is one of the hotel patrons and he drags his equally unwell girlfriend Eloise (Milla Jovovich) into the picture. Among the suspects are a John Lennon wannabe, complete with Liverpool accent (Donal Logue)and a wacko American Indian, Israel "Geronimo" Goldkiss (Jimmy Smits). Other familiar faces to appear among the guests include Amanda Plummer and Julian Sands. But what Skinner doesn't realize is that Todd has set him up and is getting the guests to throw all manner of red herrings into the investigation.
MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL has an effectively dark noirish setting and aspires to be a modern day SUNSET BLVD. or MALTESE FALCON but it misses the mark. The first half of the film is stylish but icy and pretentious, the second (and more absorbing) half gives the viewer the chance to have more involvement with the characters. It's still worth a look, but it requires patience on the viewer's part. DVD extras include deleted scenes, interviews with the cast and crew and commentaries from Bono and Wim Wenders.
Movie Review: Embarrasing, frankly, for Bono, Wenders, and their fans
Summary: 3 Stars
Now, I love Bono. U2 is my favorite band. And I love Wim Wenders. Until the End of the World is my favorite movie of all time. Wings of Desire is on the favorites list, too.
But I just hated Million Dollar Hotel. Just hated it. I couldn't believe that it come from two artists whose work I love so much. I understand some of the concepts Bono was trying to work with (especially when you imagine Winona Ryder, their original choice, in the Milla Jovovich's role), but overall this movie was boring, directionless, and nonsensical. I wish I could say otherwise, believe me. But it failed to captivate me at all. I was sort of embarrassed for everyone involved.
Movie Review: A minor film if you think we are talking of Wenders!
Summary: 3 Stars
This is to my mind a very moving film with some gags here and there but nothing else. Considering the artistic stature of Wenders, you feel he is in debt with the viewer.
If not consider as a huge barroque comedy. Fellini in USA, with characters completely out of their mind and the situation may be seen under this approach but no more.
Jimmy Smits , Mel Gibson and Jeremy Davis are outstanding and Milla Jovovich too, but I insist it is a minor film of a major director.
Movie Review: the hotel you dont want to stay at
Summary: 2 Stars
This review is for anyone who, like me saw the trailer and said to them selves "wow that looks like a really cool detective movie", well its not a detective movie, Mel Gibson is in it as a detective this much is true but his character take a black seat in this picture, wandering in and out of the story line at his will. The real story is about is about two of the crazy people that are staying at this hotel flirting with each other.Milla Jovovich plays her underwritten part well with lots of subtel moments I'm sure people wont pick up on straight away,...Tom Tom character is mentally retarded so its really hard to work out his reasonings and motivation....