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Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption.
In 1969, seven strangers, each with a secret they're hiding, meet at the rundown El Royale hotel, a former haven for rock stars and mobsters located on the border between California and Nevada. As the night unfolds, their carefully constructed facades begin to crumble, leading to a series of unexpected and violent confrontations.
Bad Times at the El Royale received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its stylish direction, ensemble cast, and ambitious narrative structure, though some found the plot convoluted.
Praised for its slick visual style and intriguing premise.
The ensemble cast's performances were frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some critics found the complex narrative and numerous plot threads to be overwhelming.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's unique atmosphere, strong performances, and twisty plot. Some viewers found the narrative to be a bit too intricate, but the overall experience was largely enjoyed.
The El Royale hotel itself was a fully constructed set built on a soundstage, with specific elements designed to be moved and reconfigured to represent its location on the California-Nevada border.
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Lewis Pullman is the best actor in this movie. In every single scene in this movie, he shines. He has very expressive eyes. His acting is the best part of this movie. There are moments in this movie where it looks like it's a good movie but...
**_Tarantino-esque flick about one rainy night at a dubious motel in Northern California_** In 1969, four strangers spend the night at the El Royale hotel on the border of California & Nevada, near Lake Tahoe. These visitors consist of a...
Ok, Wow, I don't think I've seen a movie like that since the 90s. Some have gotten close, but this one absolutely stinks of clever 90s independent film... ...at least in that era where studios were putting serious bank behind indie films...
Although the first half presents a smart and mysterious blend of, say, ‘The Hateful Eight’ and ‘Identity’, the plot lacks the puzzle pieces to grow towards a grand solution in it's ending. 7/10
**_Derivative, predictable, and dull_** > _There is something about hotels that I find very romantic. You get to try on a different life in a hotel. You're usually in a new place when you're staying in a hotel. There's something about th...
More often than not, the fragmented, time-jump-y form of storytelling (a la Tarantino) doesn't do it for me. But _Bad Times at the El Royale_ nails the format, and just about everything else while it's at it. _Final rating:★★★★ - Very st...
_Bad Times At The El Royale_ was exceptional. Through its preview period, I was hooked from the teaser trailer to the 24th TV Spot released. Drew Goddard knew how to make a wonderous and exciting thriller through its magnificent casting and...