Review of Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) by Saraclements — 14 Oct 2018
Pulpy fun up to a point. The El Royale guests are all fleshed out incredibly well with interesting backstories and the jump to all their differing perspectives was something I really quite enjoyed - with wonderful performances to match, especially from Cynthia Erivo.
Hemsworth’s cultist villain lacks this exposition, but Billy Lee still makes for an interesting antagonist. The cinematography is slick and the music elevates the era in which it’s set. Unfortunately, the film is so drawn out.
While you’ll still be interested in what’s happening, you’ll be pulling out your phone to check the time. And when the climax comes, it doesn’t hit you like it should - you’ll just know that it’s over soon.
Some plot elements go unanswered, but the twists, turns, and the mystery surrounding the characters and the El Royale made it worthwhile. (Xavier Dolan’s British accent tho).
This review of Bad Times at the El Royale (2018) was written by Saraclements on 14 Oct 2018.
Bad Times at the El Royale has generally received positive reviews.
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