Hotel Artemis
Hotel Artemis

Hotel Artemis

2018Movie94 minEnglish

Los Angeles, June 21st, 2028. While the streets are being torn apart by riots, the Nurse, who runs a clandestine hospital for criminals in the penthouse of the Artemis, a closed old hotel, has a rough night dealing with troublemaker clients: thieves, assassins, someone from the past and the one who owns the place and the whole city.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes58%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users65%
Director: Drew PearceGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

In a dystopian Los Angeles of 2028, the Hotel Artemis serves as a sanctuary for a variety of criminals. Run by The Nurse, who is bound by a strict code of non-violence within its walls, the hotel faces unprecedented challenges when its most dangerous guests arrive. The fragile peace is threatened as rivalries escalate and the Nurse must fight to maintain order amidst a full-blown conflict.

Critical Reception

Hotel Artemis received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its stylish visuals, unique premise, and strong performances, particularly from Jodie Foster and Sterling K. Brown. However, many critics found the film's plot to be somewhat convoluted and uneven, with some feeling it didn't fully capitalize on its intriguing world-building.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its distinctive visual style and ambitious world-building.
  • Jodie Foster's performance as The Nurse was frequently highlighted as a standout element.
  • Criticized for a narrative that felt underdeveloped and at times chaotic.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a split reaction, with many appreciating the film's unique concept and stylish execution. However, a significant portion of viewers found the plot to be confusing and the action sequences to be less impactful than expected.

Fun Fact

The film's intricate set design for the Hotel Artemis was inspired by brutalist architecture and the neon-noir aesthetic of films like 'Blade Runner'.

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Horseface

Horseface

I know something is happening, because I can hear sounds... But I can't see anything but shadows, so I'm gonna have to give this whatever it is a pass. Ass.
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

It was made in the wrong decade. It's very much a toned down esthetic heavy middle 90s science-fiction romp with an Oliver Stone ensemble cast. It's very retro-distopian-science-fiction with a low budget that relies on the look to make the ...
Stephen Campbell

Stephen Campbell

**_Aesthetically pleasing, but the narrative is predictable and clichéd_** > _There's an interesting thing that runs through the movie, which is that there's this...So what happens in_ Artemis _is that it's set mostly inside this secret ...
Gimly

Gimly

Aaaah near-future Los Angeles, will you ever be portrayed as anything other than a crime-ridden, riotous hellscape? Probably not. And honestly, I'm pretty okay with that. Either way, despite that being the exact setting of _Hotel Artemis_, ...
garethmb

garethmb

Los Angeles of 2028 is a riot laden area where Martial Law is the norm and brutality is a way of life. Amidst this setting, the Hotel Artemis is open for business.. The Artemis is not your typical hotel as it provides emergency medical serv...