Century Hotel (2001): Dir: David Weaver / Cast: Tom McCamus, Sandrine Holt, Colm Feore, David Hewlett, Lindy Booth: Here is a fresh idea done independently but will be appreciated by anyone to loves film as an art form. It explores decades and lifestyles sheltered in one room throughout one century. Various subplots include a crass woman raped by her husband only to be revealed as a virgin. A man receives threatening calls about a briefcase. An enclosed rock star bewilders a cleaning lady. A teenage couple embark upon a dangerous ritual. An unfaithful husband is obsessed with a hooker. Intriguing with lots and lots of sex among other activities. One would think this place was a brothel for all the sex going on within its very thin walls. David Weaver effectively crosses lives and time frames as if he himself has wondered the history of particular rooms. He also makes it intriguing enough to leave viewers guessing what will happen next. Of the seven subplots, sex seems to be the most common factor. Great ensemble cast includes Tom McCamus, Sandrine Holt, David Hewlett, Lindy Booth, and Colm Feore among others. The art direction gives off mood with its lighting and how the room adapts to each decade reflecting time. Theme regards history and change within a story full of mystery awaiting viewers to check in and witness. Score: 8 / 10
Review of Century Hotel
