The Hotel New Hampshire (1984)
Rob Lowe, Jodie Foster, Paul McCrane, Beau Bridges, Lisa Banes ... (see more) , Jennifer Dundas , Seth Green , Nastassja Kinski , Joely Richardson , Wallace Shawn , Matthew Modine , Wilford Brimley , Amanda Plummer , Michele Scarabelli
John's father, Win (Beau Bridges), is obsessed with hotels, so he buys a run-down seminary in New England, transforming it into the Hotel New Hampshire. After a number of tragic incidents, the family is invited to take over another hotel in Vienna, courtesy of their friend Freud (Wallace Shawn). On ... (read more) John's father, Win (Beau Bridges), is obsessed with hotels, so he buys a run-down seminary in New England, transforming it into the Hotel New Hampshire. After a number of tragic incidents, the family is invited to take over another hotel in Vienna, courtesy of their friend Freud (Wallace Shawn). On arrival, they find that the upper floors of the hotel are dedicated to prostitution and the bottom floors are occupied by terrorists.
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R, 109 min.
Directed by:
Tony Richardson
Release Date: Mar 09, 1984
DVD Release Date: Jul 10, 2001
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Seth Green was barely ten years old. He looked so funky. Jodie Foster was impressive. Of course Rob Lowe was just wow, wow. I was entertained. I thought the whole dog situation was extremely hilarilous. Having it stuffed and it was just funny. Overal... (read more) Seth Green was barely ten years old. He looked so funky. Jodie Foster was impressive. Of course Rob Lowe was just wow, wow. I was entertained. I thought the whole dog situation was extremely hilarilous. Having it stuffed and it was just funny. Overall it was a nice movie. I'd watch it again.
I remember seeing this years ago and not being all that impressed. I watched it again just recently and was still not that impressed. The basic problem is that the story sticks far too closely to the novel, and therefore has to really speed through t... (read more) I remember seeing this years ago and not being all that impressed. I watched it again just recently and was still not that impressed. The basic problem is that the story sticks far too closely to the novel, and therefore has to really speed through the narrative to jam it all in. It makes for a bitty film where the characters are poorly motivated and just not that believable. Nastassja Kinski was almost totally thrown away- what a waste. Jody Foster looked embarassed. Baeu Bridges was as convincing as always (ie not very) and the rest of the cast just sort of flickered through every now and then. I remember the novel fondly though.
Whereas World According To Garp was a good movie that lightened the book a bit, this one is a not so good movie that didn't lighten the book that much. Really, just read the book instead. The movie is a mess.
An orthodox liberal vision of family values, 14 January 2004
Author: (victor7754@hotmail.com) from St John
The Hotel New Hampshire stands the test of time. It's liberal values and easy going reactions to violent events remain fascinating even... (read more) An orthodox liberal vision of family values, 14 January 2004
Author: (victor7754@hotmail.com) from St John
The Hotel New Hampshire stands the test of time. It's liberal values and easy going reactions to violent events remain fascinating even a generation later. The family the film revolves around possesses geniuses at every level. They possess idealistic visions and fantastical ideals. They are dreamers and achievers. Revenge is a most definite trait. They accept the horrors and sorrows of life except,they will not accept defeat. They have chosen not to go down the road to conformity but down the avenue of enlightenment. The family's spirit is strongly intact and held within a bubble of existence.
It is actually true of all families. We all just live in different bubbles with our collective. John Irvings story seems to be asking: "what if?" Jodie Foster gets rape but recovers with strength and courage. Her family accepts the act as boys will be boys especially when your daughter is a tomboy. Responding in a more educated sense; life will go on. Rob Lowe had a great time getting laid. He is the perfect pretty boy to be pursued. The love interest between Sister and brother was a challenging moral to question. The film plays it out innocently but the audience gets the sense of an attraction and a possible acceptance of it.
The films questions fame, love, revenge, sex, death, etc....It contains elements of bisexuality, homosexuality, and incest. It touches on life in a pagan sort of way. Love one another and be all that you can be. Do not let life's little worries distract you from this. Accept the good with the bad.
The film loses itself more toward the end as if they were trying hard to finish it. The translation to screen must have been a difficult project. Overall, The Hotel New Hampshire is a fun, witty, and daring film with delightful performances. Jodie Foster is a fine performer. I am from that generation. It is a perfect film for nostalgia.
Jodie Foster impresses in this rather unique movie adaptation of one of John Irwing's most famous books. I haven't read the novel, but many people say the film doesn't do justice to it. I must say I found it extremely interesting and gutsy though.
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