Century Hotel
David Weaver makes his feature debut with this omnibus film in which each tale is told during different points during the 20th century, but in the same hotel room -- room 720. The film opens during the swinging '20s when a beautiful young woman, married against her will to a brutish thug of a man, endures a tension-fraught honeymoon. During the Depression segment, a mail-order bride from China meets her husband for the first time. Following the end of WWII, a soldier returns home to meet his girlfriend and his best friend. During the paranoia of the 1950s, a professor searches for his wife. During the 1980s, a lawyer has too much sex and debt, and during the dawn of the millennium, a woman comes to a newly refurbished room 720 to meet her Internet lover. Such acclaimed Canadian actors as Tom McCamus, Sandrine Holt, and Colm Feore star in this film, which was screened at the 2001 Toronto Film Festival.
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Plot Summary
A woman inherits a vast and antique hotel, only to discover it is haunted by the secrets and tragedies of its past occupants. As she delves deeper into the hotel's history, she uncovers a mystery that connects her own life to the spectral residents.
Critical Reception
Century Hotel received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and Brenda Blethyn's performance. Some found the plot somewhat convoluted, but generally, it was appreciated for its moody exploration of the past within a confined setting.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its atmospheric and haunting mood.
- Brenda Blethyn's performance is a standout element.
- Some viewers found the plot's resolution to be less impactful than its build-up.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a real, historic hotel, contributing to its authentic and eerie atmosphere.
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