Century Hotel (2001)

Director:

David Weaver

Writers:

Bridget Newson, David Weaver

Stars:

Joel Bissonnette, Lindy Booth, Albert Chung

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joel Bissonnette	...	Danny
Lindy Booth	...	Supergirl / Sylvia
Albert Chung	...	Cheung
Colm Feore	...	Sebastian
David Hewlett	...	Michael
Sandrine Holt	...	Jin
Noam Jenkins	...	Young Salvatore
Marvin Kaye	...	Hotel Manager
Janet Kidder	...	Beth
Mia Kirshner	...	Dominique
Chantal Kreviazuk	...	Mary
Eugene Lipinski	...	George
Raine Maida	...	Damon Riley
Jef Mallory	...	Police Officer
Tom McCamus	...	Nicholas

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

detective | soldier | female nudity | seven stories | nude with a gun | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality, language, some drug use and violent images

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 October 2001 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 750,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Victorious Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min 95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Michael: You know how tongues can wag in a small town.

User Reviews

Visually and Emotionally Fascinating Movie

I just saw this film last night at the Victoria Independent Film Festival and was very impressed. The intertwining stories of eroticism, death, betrayal, love and understanding were a feast for the eyes and the heart. David Weaver and Co. give a lesson in how to construct a beautiful movie on a limited budget with a minimum of location.

The set design was impeccable. From the opulence of the turn of the century to the stark functionality of the recession era 80's the designers managed to capture the essence of each era in the furnishings and decorative aspects of the room.

Less than convincing was Raine Maida's effort at the cliched emotionally unstable rock star recluse. I suppose my judgment is clouded by seeing the excellent portrayal of said cliche by Maury Chaykin in Whale Music. Also, the dialogue between Raine and Chantal was strained and really didn't fit into the stream of the rest of the movie.

Of particular enjoyment were the scenes between the Hotel Detective and the Nerdy Book Lover. Their chemistry together was unmistakable. The simplistic dissection of the nature of love between a man and a woman gave me many a laugh.

All in all, a highly recommended Canadian flick.

9/10