Critic Reviews

Though finally overwhelmed by a preening lassitude, Hotel is never less than fascinating.

Figgis still deserves credit for taking more artistic chances than a dozen ordinary directors.

Most audiences will find it baffling and unsatisfactory. Those who are open to its flywheel peculiarities may find it bold, funny, peculiar and delightful.

Surprisingly enjoyable, even if you'd hesitate to call it a complete success. Indeed, Figgis expects you to sit back and roll with the pleasurable moments.

If you're ready to roll with Hotel and take what it gives you, there's some rich entertainment here.

Long stretches of Mike Figgis' film are jaw-droppingly pretentious or painfully dull... Nevertheless, there are clever, funny, erotic and visually beautiful moments scattered throughout the film.

Though Hotel has brilliant moments, and an energetic first half, it falls away badly in the later stages.

Until he finds a style to better communicate ideas or emotions, Figgis' plans to reinvent cinema will have to go back to the drawing board.

Hotel might be best described as the art-house version of "Cannonball Run."

As usual, Figgis coaxes moon-shooting performances, but all the furious improv lacks any sort of map.